Verastem
-78%
est. 2Y upside i
Rank
#3234
Sector
Biotechnology
Est. Liquidity
~2Y
Data Quality
Data: HighVerastem presents a risky but potentially rewarding equity opportunity.
Last updated: March 10, 2026
Successful expansion of AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK market share and positive confirmatory trial results (RAMP 301), coupled with breakthrough clinical data for VS-7375 in KRAS G12D-mutated pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancers, drives significant revenue growth to over $150M by 2028, justifying a market cap of over $1.1B.
AVMAPKI FAKZYNJA CO-PACK achieves self-sustainability and modest market penetration, while VS-7375 shows promising but not breakthrough results, leading to continued R&D investment. Revenue grows steadily to $60-80M by 2028, supporting a market cap of around $700M.
Increased competition in ovarian cancer, setbacks in the RAMP 301 confirmatory trial, or disappointing clinical outcomes for VS-7375 in advanced indications lead to slower-than-expected revenue growth and continued high cash burn. This necessitates further dilutive financing, pushing the market cap down to $330M or lower, significantly eroding common stock value.
Preference Stack Risk
moderateThe latest private placement of $75M (April 2025) represents approximately 13.4% of the current market capitalization, indicating a moderate level of capital raised relative to valuation, though for a public company, common stock typically does not have liquidation preferences.
Dilution Risk
highThe company is unprofitable and burning cash, and despite a cash runway into H1 2027, high R&D costs and potential future financing needs pose a significant risk of further dilution, as evidenced by a public offering in November 2025.
Secondary Liquidity
activeAs a publicly traded company on Nasdaq (VSTM), common stock is actively traded, providing immediate secondary liquidity for employees.
Questions to Ask at the Interview
Strategic questions based on Verastem's data — designed to show you've done your homework.
- 1
“Given the strong early data for VS-7375 in KRAS G12D NSCLC and the strategic decision to discontinue RAMP 203, how is Verastem prioritizing its clinical development efforts to maximize the impact of VS-7375 across different tumor types like PDAC and CRC, especially with the amended Phase 1/2 protocol?”
- 2
“The LGSOC franchise is projected to be self-sustaining by H2 2026. What are the key commercial strategies and milestones to achieve this, and how will this impact the company's overall cash burn and path to profitability?”
- 3
“With the recent public offering in November 2025 and the expected cash runway into H1 2027, what is the company's long-term financing strategy, and how does it plan to manage potential future dilution for common shareholders given the high capital intensity of drug development?”
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