PLRX
Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. Healthcare Biotechnology
6/12
Innovation Score
Patent Activity
2/3
7 patents found
FUZZY
Cash Runway
1/3
18 months of cash remaining based on current burn rate.
Cash on hand: $190.9M
Cash on hand: $190.9M
Revenue Trajectory
1/3
Revenue: $0.0M
Revenue growth data unavailable.
Revenue growth data unavailable.
Management Quality
2/3
Insider ownership: 2.7%
SBC/Revenue: 0.0%
No reverse splits detected
SBC/Revenue: 0.0%
No reverse splits detected
Key Metrics
Market Cap
$75.5M
Revenue
$0.0M
Revenue Growth (YoY)
N/A
Cash on Hand
$190.9M
Cash Runway
18 months
Shares Outstanding
61.9M
Insider Ownership
2.7%
SBC / Revenue
0.0%
Sector / Industry
Healthcare / Biotechnology
Patents (7)
Match type: FUZZY — company name matched partially; verify assignee
- Amino acid compounds with unbranched linkers and methods of use
- Dosage forms and regimens for amino acid compounds
- Substituted amino acids as integrin inhibitors
- Amino acid compounds and methods of use
- Integrin inhibitor and uses thereof
7-Step Risk Assessment
How PLRX maps to our micro cap methodology:
- Innovation Signal 7 patents identified. This suggests the company is investing in defensible IP.
- Cash Runway Check 18 months of runway. Short runway increases dilution risk — watch for capital raises.
- Revenue Trajectory Revenue data unavailable.
- Management Alignment Insiders hold 2.7% of shares. SBC is 0.0% of revenue.
- Competitive Moat Review the company's 10-K for barriers to entry: patents, network effects, switching costs, regulatory approvals. This step requires manual research.
- Catalyst Identification Look for upcoming catalysts: FDA decisions, contract wins, product launches, partnerships. Check recent 8-K filings and earnings transcripts.
- Position Sizing Micro caps carry outsized risk. Consider position sizing relative to conviction level and portfolio concentration. This is a $75.5M company.
Financial Detail
Free Cash Flow
$-84.6M
FCF Yield
-112.0%
Return on Equity
-61.5%
Debt / Equity
16.1%
Gross Margin
N/A
Profit Margin
N/A
Operating Margin
N/A
Price / Book
0.41
Current Ratio
12.00
Dividend Yield
None
Share Count Change (YoY)
N/A
Share Count Change (3yr)
N/A
Quality Flags
Low Debt
Free Cash Flow Trend
Insufficient Data
Consecutive Years FCF Positive
0
Disclaimer: This is an automated screening tool, not investment advice. Micro cap stocks are inherently risky with low liquidity and high volatility. The innovation score is based on publicly available data and may not reflect the full picture. Steps 5-7 of the methodology require your own research. See our full disclaimer.
Last screened: 2026-05-11