Compass Therapeutics Inc. (CMPX) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$0.79 +4.01% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.79

Compass Therapeutics Inc. (CMPX) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 34/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $141.6M
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As of 2026-11-03, Compass Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: CMPX) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 34/100 at a spot price of $0.79 (+4.01% 1D, market cap $141.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, CMPX ranks #632 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)), CMPX carries a Roarable E (34/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -34.6%. By comparison, TARA (Protara Therapeutics Inc.) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -34.7%, cap $146.6M) and MOLN (Molecular Partners AG) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $134.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CMPX leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while CMPX leads on capital efficiency (-34.6% ROIC).

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Per CMPX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001738021), Compass Therapeutics Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$66.5M in net income, and -$49.2M in free cash flow against $219.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $0.79 (+0.53%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (34/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-8.7% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D
Cash (8)Whales (3)SEC (10)Macro (8)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-11.4% Base Target
$7 Bull$1 Base$1 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for CMPX)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (34/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY CMPX SCORES 34/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+10/20 pts (29% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 2/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+8/20 pts (24% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 52% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
42
Grade D$0.94-11.7% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
39
Grade E$0.83-9.6% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
37
Grade E$0.75+5.3% Next Q
Current
34
Grade E$0.79-8.7% Hist 90D α
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While CMPX currently carries a cautious 34/100 (E) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.43) and Max Pain ($0.83) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $7.22.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Contract: “CMPX Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
RSI-14 MOMENTUMOVERSOLD (<32)
27.230 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREWEAK QUALITY (1–4)
2 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE2% OF RANGE
L: $1$0.79H: $7
1. Money & Cash Health● WEAK
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Weak cash conversion or heavy valuation strain compared to actual cash earned.

Factor Grade: D-RQD 8 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: ERQD 8 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WARNING
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

High sensitivity to tight interest rates or new risk warnings added to recent SEC annual filings.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40
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BEARISH (40)

-34.6% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 2.80% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BEARISH (50)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 2/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
BEARISH (27)

8/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 8/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like CMPX
  • ✓Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
  • !Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins.
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CMPX // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -59.28%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $0.76H $0.79L $0.76C $0.79VOL 2.92M
RES: $2.61SUP: $0.55SMA50: $1.43SMA200: $3.17
$5.33$4.08$2.84$1.59$0.34RES $2.61SUP $0.55$0.792026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-03
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CMPX Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Health Care Rank #632 of 1016 ⚔️ TARA vs CMPX Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (CMPX vs. TARA, MOLN, CRDL, STRO)

Industry: Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) (156 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Compass Therapeutics Inc. (CMPX) ranks #632 by composite RQD confidence (34/100, grade E) and #612 by equity capitalization ($141.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, CMPX leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while CMPX leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -34.6% ROIC and — gross margin. MOLN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 46/100 (D) compared with CMPX at 34/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
CMPX ACTIVE
Compass Therapeutics Inc.
E 34/100 — — -34.6% +4.01% $141.6M Benchmark Subject
TARA
Protara Therapeutics Inc.
E 32/100 — — -34.7% -1.59% $146.6M /tara-vs-cmpx →
MOLN
Molecular Partners AG
D 46/100 — — — +1.42% $134.3M /moln-vs-cmpx →
CRDL
Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. (Class A)
D 44/100 — — — -5.13% $133.9M /crdl-vs-cmpx →
STRO
Sutro Biopharma Inc.
E 32/100 — — -35.0% -0.44% $150.9M /stro-vs-cmpx →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001738021

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Compass Therapeutics Inc. (CMPX) reported GAAP revenue of $0 (N/A vs. FY2024 revenue of $0 ) , GAAP net income of -$66.5M, operating cash flow of -$49.1M, and free cash flow of -$49.2M (-9.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, CMPX closed FY2025 with $219.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 2/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $0 -$66.5M -$49.1M -$49.2M $219.6M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $0 -$49.4M -$44.9M -$44.9M $140.4M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 -$42.5M -$40.6M -$40.6M — —

3. CMPX Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is CMPX stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Compass Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: CMPX) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 34/100 at a spot price of $0.79 (+4.01% 1D, market cap $141.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, CMPX ranks #632 in composite RQD confidence.

How does CMPX compare to TARA and MOLN in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances)), CMPX carries a Roarable E (34/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -34.6%. By comparison, TARA (Protara Therapeutics Inc.) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -34.7%, cap $146.6M) and MOLN (Molecular Partners AG) posts a D grade (46/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $134.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, CMPX leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while CMPX leads on capital efficiency (-34.6% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for CMPX?

Per CMPX's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001738021), Compass Therapeutics Inc. generated $0 in revenue, -$66.5M in net income, and -$49.2M in free cash flow against $219.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is CMPX trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

CMPX last traded at $0.79 (+4.01% on volume of 2,918,281 shares), positioning the stock -44.76% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.43) and -75.08% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.17). Across its 52-week range of $0.73 to $6.88, CMPX sits at the 1.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 27.2 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.89).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell CMPX stock right now?

Compass Therapeutics Inc. (CMPX) currently earns a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell — SELL) with 34/100 RQD Confidence. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.

What is CMPX's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

CMPX's 12-month base price target is $0.7 (range $0.55 to $7.22), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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CMPX — Compass Therapeutics Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:42:56Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, CMPX scores 46 out of 100, earning a D grade and the verdict "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." Across the five pillars, the Fundamental Cash Engine scores 8/20 (ROIC -34.6%; FCF yield 0%), indicating the business is not currently generating returns on capital or free cash flow. Whale 13F Flow scores 13/20, reflecting institutional accumulation and options positioning, the strongest pillar in the set. Insider Conviction scores 5/20, based on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow, the weakest pillar. Macro Regime Fit scores 10/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity). Forensic Balance Sheet scores 10/20 (Altman Z 2.5; Piotroski F 2/9; Debt/Equity 0.5).

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, these scores point to a company with negative operating economics and weak insider signaling, partly offset by institutional interest. Upside drivers are limited to the institutional accumulation signal and any future progress that the source data does not describe. Valuation tradeoffs are difficult to frame because trailing and forward earnings multiples are Not available in source data; the market capitalization of $136.2M is the only valuation anchor provided. Second-order risks include balance sheet strain as operating losses persist, reflected in the reported cash decline across periods.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$0.0M$-72.8M$-66.5MN/A$-49.2M$30.6MN/A
FY 2024$0.0M$-56.6M$-49.4MN/A$-44.9M$43.5MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$-50.4M$-42.5MN/A$-40.6MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, operating losses widened from $-50.4M (FY 2023) to $-72.8M (FY 2025), and reported cash fell from $43.5M (FY 2024) to $30.6M (FY 2025). Gross, operating, and net margins are each recorded as 0%, and ROIC is -34.6%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5, the Piotroski F-Score is 2/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. The source data does not provide the debt amount, so the basis for the Debt/Equity figure cannot be verified within this dossier.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the news wire, the most prominent item is a Yahoo Finance report titled "Compass Therapeutics (CMPX) Stock Fair Value Falls After Tovecimig Regulatory Concerns," flagged RED with a RISK WATCH impact label. Other items, including TradingView, StockInvest.us, debelegger.nl, Simply Wall St, and Stock Titan coverage, are flagged YELLOW with MARKET WIRE labels. One Stock Titan item notes that investors can request one-on-one meetings with Compass management at two November conferences. The news items are summaries of market action and do not contain independently verified fundamental detail. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no proprietary signals are recorded.

Open Questions

  • What specific regulatory concerns relate to tovecimig, and what is their expected timeline and impact on the company?
  • What products or pipeline assets generate the company's expenses, and what is the path to revenue, given reported revenue of $0.0M?
  • What is the total debt amount underlying the reported Debt/Equity of 0.5, and what is the company's cash runway at the current burn rate?
  • What are the sources and terms of the institutional accumulation signal referenced in the RQD whale pillar, given that holders data is NONE?
  • What drove the 52-week decline from $6.88 to the current range, and what is the recent insider trading context behind the 5/20 Insider Conviction score?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is CMPX (D • RQD 46/100) a Buy at $0.79?

Welcome to the CMPX (Compass Therapeutics Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 46/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances). Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $0.64 (-19.0%)
Spot @ $0.79

Pump the brakes on CMPX — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on CMPX, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Compass Therapeutics Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $0.79

CMPX cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on CMPX, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Biotechnology: Biological Products (No Diagnostic Substances) and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $0.79 (52-wk range $0.73 - $6.88), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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