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Kura Oncology, Inc. (KURA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US50127T1097
CUSIP
50127T109
IPO Date
Sep 22, 2015

Highlights

Market Cap
$715.85M
Enterprise Value
$578.77M
EPS (TTM)
-$3.18
Total Revenue (TTM)
$67.48M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$63.81M
EBITDA (TTM)
-$290.02M
Year Range
$5.41 - $12.49
Target Price
$31.50
ROA (TTM)
-37.74%
ROE (TTM)
-160.03%

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Kura Oncology, Inc.

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Kura Oncology, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Kura Oncology, Inc. (KURA) has returned -21.75% so far this year and 23.18% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, KURA has returned 8.64% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Kura Oncology, Inc.

1D
5.17%
1M
-6.87%
YTD
-21.75%
6M
-8.14%
1Y
23.18%
3Y*
-12.73%
5Y*
-22.63%
10Y*
8.64%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 5, 2015, KURA's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +1.80%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.

Historically, 49% of months were positive and 51% were negative. The best month was Sep 2017 with a return of +107.6%, while the worst month was Jan 2016 at -42.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 9 months.

On a daily basis, KURA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Sep 8, 2017 with a return of +72.3%, while the worst single day was Nov 21, 2024 at -36.8%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-21.85%7.51%-6.87%-21.75%
2025-9.18%-2.53%-14.40%-0.61%-13.26%1.41%4.85%30.58%12.03%16.05%18.21%-14.42%19.29%
202440.06%4.67%1.19%-8.02%5.05%-0.10%1.07%1.20%-7.22%-14.43%-33.97%-21.11%-39.43%
202311.36%-13.75%2.60%-20.36%36.76%-20.57%-1.32%-4.89%-8.16%-7.35%14.44%48.71%15.87%
20220.64%12.63%1.32%-10.76%-8.29%39.29%-16.48%-9.47%-1.44%13.62%1.61%-21.31%-11.36%
2021-8.30%-6.51%0.96%-4.74%-17.38%-6.29%-9.16%-2.53%1.46%-12.33%-14.98%0.29%-57.13%

Benchmark Metrics

Kura Oncology, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.03%, beta of 1.10, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 06, 2015.

  • This stock participated in 148.04% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 101.57% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.08 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
11.03%
Beta
1.10
0.08
Upside Capture
101.57%
Downside Capture
148.04%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

KURA ranks 52 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


KURA Risk / Return Rank: 5252
Overall Rank
KURA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5454
Sharpe Ratio Rank
KURA Sortino Ratio Rank: 5454
Sortino Ratio Rank
KURA Omega Ratio Rank: 5050
Omega Ratio Rank
KURA Calmar Ratio Rank: 5050
Calmar Ratio Rank
KURA Martin Ratio Rank: 5050
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Kura Oncology, Inc. (KURA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


KURABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.38

0.90

-0.51

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.99

1.39

-0.40

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.21

-0.10

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.39

1.40

-1.01

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.92

6.61

-5.68

Explore KURA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


Kura Oncology, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Kura Oncology, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Kura Oncology, Inc. was 86.69%, occurring on Aug 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Kura Oncology, Inc. drawdown is 80.47%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-86.69%Dec 14, 20201168Aug 8, 2025
-72.44%Mar 5, 2018514Mar 18, 2020111Aug 25, 2020625
-70.46%Nov 10, 2015163Jul 5, 2016165Mar 1, 2017328
-45.98%Apr 26, 201778Aug 15, 201717Sep 8, 201795
-27%Mar 6, 20171Mar 6, 201725Apr 10, 201726

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Kura Oncology, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Kura Oncology, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for KURA relative to other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, KURA has a P/S ratio of 10.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for KURA in comparison with other companies in the Biotechnology industry. Currently, KURA has a P/B value of 4.1. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



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Values in undefined except per share items