MapLight Therapeutics Inc (MPLT)

MapLight Therapeutics Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing treatments for debilitating central nervous system disorders. Its pipeline includes ML-007C-MA, a fixed-dose combination of an M1/M4 muscarinic agonist being studied for schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease psychosis; ML-004 for social communication deficits and irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder; ML-021 for motor deficits in Parkinson’s disease; ML-055 for neuropsychiatric conditions; and ML-009, a G-protein-coupled receptor 52 positive allosteric modulator for disorders involving hyperactivity, impulsivity, and agitation. The company also works on a platform designed to identify neural circuits linked to disease and to target those circuits for therapeutic modulation. Formerly known as Alvarado Therapeutics, Inc., the company adopted the MapLight Therapeutics name in August 2019 and was incorporated in 2018. It is based in Redwood City, California.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date Price-to-Book Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-MPLT
$14.34
31.3% Upside
Undervalued
$26.54
143.0% Upside
Bargain
Weak
0.0%
December 3, 2026
1.7x
606.9 M
257.5 M
0.3%
36.7%
15.8
76.2%
Valuation • Fair Value

MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT), including DCF Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$14.34

Estimated upside of 31.3% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$12.83

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$15.09

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$26.54

Analysts imply upside of 143.0%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 5 available valuation references for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT)

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Revenue Forecast

0 K

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

-242.3 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

-253.5 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT)

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Financial Health

Weak

Financial pressure deserves closer review.

Piotroski Score

3

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Altman Z-Score

15.8

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

76.2%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT)

Track the upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

December 3, 2026

Days to Earnings

76

Dividend Yield

0.0%

No current dividend yield is indicated.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

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Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Neutral

The 15-minute technical read for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

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Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 11 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 11
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$14.34
Estimated upside 31.3%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 31.3%
Analyst Target
$26.54
Implied upside 143.0%
Financial Health
Weak
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is $14.34. This implies an estimated upside of 31.3% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 31.3% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is $26.54. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 143.0%.

The current financial health read for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is Weak. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is December 3, 2026.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT).

The current market capitalization listed for MapLight Therapeutics Inc is 606.9 M.

The current enterprise value listed for MapLight Therapeutics Inc is 257.5 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for MapLight Therapeutics Inc is NASDAQ-MPLT, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

MapLight Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ-MPLT) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for MapLight Therapeutics Inc is 0.3%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for MapLight Therapeutics Inc is 36.7%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.