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CTSO

CytoSorbentsF
Nasdaq / Health Care Equipment & Services
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Current thesis
The best bull argument is that CTSO still has live regulatory optionality around DrugSorb-related FDA discussions while Q1 showed direct-sales growth outside Germany, lower operating loss, and early benefits from prior cost cuts [#SEC-8K-2026-05-13] [#8-K-2026-06-25].
Posture
Defensive
Lead driver
Value
What changed
Value remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +0.0.
What can break
Going-concern risk remains explicit in the 10-Q, with management noting additional capital may be required if needed funding is not available [#10-Q-2026-05-13].
Momentum
79
Value
36
Sentiment
15
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $0.30 · Bull $0.70 · Bear $0.15Analysis 2026-07-01; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
Unavailable: Price unavailable
Fundamentals
As of 2026-10-26 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-10-26 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-07-01 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-10-26

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-10-26. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade F · Defensive
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $34.83
Why
Momentum79 · Δ7d -
Value36 · Δ7d +0.0
Sentiment15 · Δ7d -
So what
Weak posture (Net Neutral). Prioritize risk control and patience.

Confirming evidence

  • • Value remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +0.0.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • • Going-concern risk remains explicit in the 10-Q, with management noting additional capital may be required if needed funding is not available [#10-Q-2026-05-13].
  • • Gross margin fell to 69% from 71% because of deliberately reduced production volumes to lower inventory, so margin recovery still needs proof [#SEC-8K-2026-05-13].
  • • The bear case is that modest top-line growth, sub-$1 share price, going-concern language, and dependence on future financing or regulatory progress leave the equity highly vulnerable if August FDA discussions do not translate into a clearer approval path or if commercial recovery stays uneven [#10-Q-2026-05-13] [#8-K-2026-06-25].

Catalyst clock

2026-08-31

August 2026 FDA pre-submission meetings on ticagrelor and DOAC programs

Lead driver: Value · See fundamentals
Momentum
79
8% active weight
Current posture
7d trendTrend unavailable
Trend unavailable
Δ7d
-
Δ21d
-
Value
36
47% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.0
Δ21d
-0.1
Sentiment
15
45% active weight
Current posture
7d trendTrend unavailable
Trend unavailable
Δ7d
-
Δ21d
-
Why this grade

Composite grade F. Momentum 78.8 / Value 36.4 / Sentiment 14.8

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-07-01. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
25%
Probability
Target price
$0.70
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-01 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
45%
Probability
Target price
$0.30
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-01 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
30%
Probability
Target price
$0.15
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-01 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-10-26
Market Cap
$14.09M
Beta
1.39
Shares Out
3.15M
P/E (TTM) · Derived
-1.7
P/S (TTM)
1.22
P/FCF (TTM) · Derived
-30.18
Rev YoY
+0.2%
EPS YoY
-342.4%
Gross Margin
+71.6%
Op Margin
-31.6%
Net Debt
$23.13M
Current Ratio
0.66
As of 2026-10-26 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data