MediciNova Inc (MNOV)

MediciNova Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed biopharmaceutical company focused on advancing therapies for serious diseases with limited treatment options. The company is developing MN-166 (ibudilast), an oral anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective candidate in Phase 2 testing for a range of neurological and other conditions, including progressive multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, degenerative cervical myelopathy, glioblastoma, and the prevention of acute respiratory distress syndrome. It is also developing MN-001 (tipelukast), an oral small-molecule candidate in Phase 2 studies for fibrotic and metabolic disorders such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and hypertriglyceridemia. MediciNova was incorporated in 2000 and is based in La Jolla, 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 Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-MNOV
$1.74
-47.6% Downside
Overvalued
$8.25
148.5% Upside
Bargain
Good
0.0%
November 12, 2026
4.6x
184.5x
163.4 M
144.5 M
0.1%
85.8%
9.2
84.9%
Valuation • Fair Value

MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Review the available estimates for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV), including Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$1.74

Estimated downside of 47.6% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Low

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$1.74

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$8.25

Analysts imply upside of 148.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 4 available valuation references for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) 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 MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV)

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

920.481 K

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

772.5 K

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

-11.831 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

3.507 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

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

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV)

Review the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

1.37

Higher caution zone on this screen.

Altman Z-Score

9.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

84.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV). 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 MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV)

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

Next Earnings Date

November 12, 2026

Days to Earnings

55

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 MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV), 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

MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) 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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Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) 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: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) is currently Strong Buy. 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 Buy

The daily technical read for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) is currently Strong Buy. 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 Buy

The weekly technical read for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) is currently Strong Buy. 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: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

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

Analyst Consensus for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV)

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, MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 3 buy, 0 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 3
Hold 0
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) Stock FAQ

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

Fair Value
$1.74
Estimated downside 47.6%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 47.6%
Analyst Target
$8.25
Implied upside 148.5%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) is $1.74. This implies an estimated downside of 47.6% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 47.6% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) is $8.25. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 148.5%.

The current financial health read for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) is November 12, 2026.

The latest available data indicates no current dividend yield for MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV).

The current market capitalization listed for MediciNova Inc is 163.4 M.

The current enterprise value listed for MediciNova Inc is 144.5 M. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for MediciNova Inc is NASDAQ-MNOV, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

MediciNova Inc (NASDAQ-MNOV) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for MediciNova Inc is 0.1%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for MediciNova Inc is 85.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.