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SAVA Stock  USD 2.09  0.11  5.56%   

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Cassava Sciences is trading at 2.09 as of the 4th of January 2026, a 5.56 percent increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 1.98. Cassava Sciences has over 56 % chance of experiencing financial distress in the next 2 years of operation and has generated negative returns for investors over the last 90 days. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 5th of December 2025 and ending today, the 4th of January 2026. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
IPO Date
14th of July 2000
Category
Healthcare
Classification
Health Care
Cassava Sciences, Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company, develops drugs for neurodegenerative diseases. Cassava Sciences, Inc. was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Austin, Texas. Cassava Sciences operates under Biotechnology classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. The company has 48.31 M outstanding shares of which 6.85 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.72 trading days to cover. More on Cassava Sciences

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Cassava Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
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ChairmanRemi Barbier
Business ConcentrationPharmaceuticals, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences, Health Care, NASDAQ Composite, NASDAQ Health Care, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Healthcare (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover0.780.74
Notably Up
Slightly volatile
Gross Profit Margin0.80.9
Fairly Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Liabilities7.4 M10.6 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Assets116.7 M181.2 M
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Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets111.9 M157 M
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Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
Cassava Sciences can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Cassava Sciences' financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Cassava Sciences' total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Cassava Sciences currently holds 11.83 M in liabilities. Cassava Sciences has a current ratio of 22.94, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Cassava Sciences' use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Change In Cash

5.34 Million
Cassava Sciences (SAVA) is traded on NASDAQ Exchange in USA and employs 30 people. Cassava Sciences is listed under Pharmaceuticals category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 142.03 M. Cassava Sciences conducts business under Pharmaceuticals sector and is part of Health Care industry. The entity has 48.31 M outstanding shares of which 6.85 M shares are at this time shorted by private and institutional investors with about 2.72 trading days to cover. Cassava Sciences currently holds about 197.23 M in cash with (116.93 M) of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 4.92, which can makes it an attractive takeover target, given it will continue generating positive cash flow.
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Ownership Allocation
Cassava Sciences holds a total of 48.31 Million outstanding shares. Cassava Sciences shows 12.78 percent of its outstanding shares held by insiders and 24.63 percent owned by other corporate entities. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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Cassava Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Jane Street Group Llc2025-06-30
338.6 K
Cubist Systematic Strategies, Llc2025-06-30
309.7 K
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2025-06-30
265.3 K
Tang Capital Management Llc2025-06-30
239.8 K
State Street Corp2025-06-30
217.3 K
Group One Trading, Lp2025-06-30
216.4 K
Ubs Group Ag2025-06-30
190.1 K
Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies Llc2025-06-30
133.4 K
Squarepoint Ops Llc2025-06-30
106.5 K
Vanguard Group Inc2025-06-30
2.2 M
Blackrock Inc2025-06-30
1.5 M
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Cassava Sciences Historical Income Statement

At present, Cassava Sciences' Depreciation And Amortization is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Interest Expense is expected to grow to about 4.6 M, whereas Gross Profit is projected to grow to (967.9 K). View More Fundamentals

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Cassava Sciences Corporate Management

Joseph MDChief OfficerProfile
James MDChief OfficerProfile
Christopher JDChief OfficerProfile
Michael ZamlootSenior OperationsProfile
Jaren LandenChief OfficerProfile
Michael PharmDSenior AffairsProfile
When determining whether Cassava Sciences offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Cassava Sciences' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Cassava Sciences Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Cassava Sciences Stock:
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Is Pharmaceuticals space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Cassava Sciences. If investors know Cassava will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Cassava Sciences listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Earnings Share
(2.22)
Return On Assets
(0.30)
Return On Equity
(0.89)
The market value of Cassava Sciences is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Cassava that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Cassava Sciences' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Cassava Sciences' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Cassava Sciences' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Cassava Sciences' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Cassava Sciences' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Cassava Sciences is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Cassava Sciences' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.