KURA
Kura Oncology, Inc. Healthcare - Biotechnology Investor Relations →
Kura Oncology, Inc. (KURA) closed at $7.83 as of 2026-02-02, trading 39.0% below its 200-week moving average of $12.84. This places KURA in the extreme value zone. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from -37.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 36, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 494 weeks of data, KURA has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 29 weeks. Historically, investors who bought KURA at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +69.5%.
With a market cap of $681 million, KURA is a small-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -65.1%. The stock trades at 2.8x book value.
Share count has increased 17.5% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 9.6 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in KURA would have grown to $132, compared to $371 for the S&P 500. KURA has returned 3.0% annualized vs 14.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: KURA vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After KURA Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying KURA when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +58.5% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +10.9% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +73.2% vs +24.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment KURA crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
KURA has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +69.5% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Sep 2016 | 3 | 15.4% | +34.4% | +50.3% |
| Oct 2016 | Jan 2017 | 13 | 31.7% | +160.7% | +45.8% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 2 | 7.8% | +198.4% | +22.3% |
| Jan 2020 | Apr 2020 | 14 | 40.1% | +191.4% | -33.6% |
| Jul 2021 | Sep 2021 | 8 | 17.5% | -3.5% | -57.9% |
| Sep 2021 | Jan 2024 | 121 | 56.7% | -28.6% | -59.1% |
| Apr 2024 | Apr 2024 | 1 | 3.4% | -66.3% | -55.3% |
| Oct 2024 | Ongoing | 67+ | 60.8% | Ongoing | -53.6% |
| Average | 29 | — | +69.5% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02