Zenas BioPharma Inc. (ZBIO) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$28.39 -1.29% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $28.27

Zenas BioPharma Inc. (ZBIO) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 38/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $1.85B
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As of 2026-11-03, Zenas BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $28.39 (-1.29% 1D, market cap $1.85B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, ZBIO ranks #500 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations), ZBIO carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, GENB (Generate Biomedicines Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.86B) and AGIO (Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc.) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -33.8%, cap $1.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZBIO leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while AGIO leads on capital efficiency (-33.8% ROIC).

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Per ZBIO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001953926), Zenas BioPharma Inc. generated $10.0M in revenue (+100.0% YoY), -$377.7M in net income, and -$172.4M in free cash flow against $383.6M in total assets and $78.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $28.27 (-0.42%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE-9% Base Target
$47 Bull$26 Base$20 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZBIO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (38/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ZBIO SCORES 38/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+11/20 pts (29% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 48% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 52 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+9/20 pts (24% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±12.5% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
30
Grade E$25.16+12% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
33
Grade E$28.18-3.1% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
35
Grade E$27.30+4% Next Q
Current
38
Grade D-$28.39-7.8% Hist 90D α
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While ZBIO currently carries a cautious 38/100 (D-) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

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Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.

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Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($29.34) and Max Pain ($29.81) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $46.83.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD
0.6% Total Yield
0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks
PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER
74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS
FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO
0% (100% Reinvested)
Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases
INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (15.1% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $40,809

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $245/yr
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ZBIO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +31.68%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-03O $28.76H $28.76L $28.39C $28.39VOL 358.1K
RES: $33.70SUP: $23.20SMA50: $29.34SMA200: $25.04
$35.28$30.17$25.05$19.94$14.82RES $33.70SUP $23.20$28.392026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-03
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +100.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #500 of 1016 ⚔️ GENB vs ZBIO Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (ZBIO vs. GENB, AGIO, ADRX, TRAX)

Industry: Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations (489 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Zenas BioPharma Inc. (ZBIO) ranks #500 by composite RQD confidence (38/100, grade D-) and #271 by equity capitalization ($1.85B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ZBIO leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while AGIO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -33.8% ROIC and 88.3% gross margin. GENB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 52/100 (D+) compared with ZBIO at 38/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ZBIO ACTIVE
Zenas BioPharma Inc.
D- 38/100 — — -35.0% -1.29% $1.85B Benchmark Subject
GENB
Generate Biomedicines Inc.
D+ 52/100 — — — -8.31% $1.86B /genb-vs-zbio →
AGIO
Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc.
D- 35/100 — 88.3% -33.8% -17.94% $1.82B /agio-vs-zbio →
ADRX
ADARx Pharmaceuticals Inc.
D 48/100 — — — -4.76% $1.82B /adrx-vs-zbio →
TRAX
First Tracks Biotherapeutics Inc.
D 44/100 — — -35.0% -0.32% $1.89B /trax-vs-zbio →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001953926

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Zenas BioPharma Inc. (ZBIO) reported GAAP revenue of $10.0M (+100.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $5.0M , and -80.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$377.7M, operating cash flow of -$172.3M, and free cash flow of -$172.4M (-43.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZBIO closed FY2025 with $383.6M in total assets against $78.6M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.79, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $10.0M -$377.7M -$172.3M -$172.4M $383.6M $78.6M
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $5.0M -$157.0M -$119.7M -$119.8M $370.0M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $50.0M -$37.1M -$30.5M -$30.5M — —

3. ZBIO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ZBIO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-03, Zenas BioPharma Inc. (NASDAQ: ZBIO) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 38/100 at a spot price of $28.39 (-1.29% 1D, market cap $1.85B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, ZBIO ranks #500 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ZBIO compare to GENB and AGIO in the Health Care sector?

Within the Health Care sector (Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations), ZBIO carries a Roarable D- (38/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, GENB (Generate Biomedicines Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.86B) and AGIO (Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc.) posts a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -33.8%, cap $1.82B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZBIO leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while AGIO leads on capital efficiency (-33.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZBIO?

Per ZBIO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001953926), Zenas BioPharma Inc. generated $10.0M in revenue (+100.0% YoY), -$377.7M in net income, and -$172.4M in free cash flow against $383.6M in total assets and $78.6M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Health Care with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ZBIO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ZBIO last traded at $28.39 (-1.29% on volume of 358,088 shares), positioning the stock -3.24% below its 50-day simple moving average ($29.34) and +13.38% above its 200-day simple moving average ($25.04). Across its 52-week range of $13.50 to $44.60, ZBIO sits at the 47.9% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($24.84 to $31.94).

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Does ZBIO pay a dividend and is it safe?

Zenas BioPharma Inc. (ZBIO) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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ZBIO — Zenas BioPharma Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:27:27Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, ZBIO scores 40 out of 100, a letter grade of D-, with the verdict "Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 8 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of -35% and an FCF yield of -9.19%. For a prospective investor, the cash-generation case is currently negative: the company is consuming cash rather than producing it, so the valuation rests on future cash flows that are not yet visible in the reported numbers.
  • Whale / 13F Flow: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar is described as reflecting institutional accumulation and options positioning. The underlying 13F holder detail is not available in source data, so the strength of this signal cannot be independently verified here.
  • Insider Conviction: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this is the weakest pillar, tied to SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Insider and congressional holder detail is not available in source data, but the low score indicates the rating does not find insider-side conviction supportive.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects a beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity. A beta of 1.0 means the stock is expected to move broadly in line with the market, so it offers no defensive cushion and no obvious macro tailwind from the rating's perspective.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 7 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar references an Altman Z of 2.79, a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9, and a Debt/Equity of 0.32. The Altman Z sits in a range the rating treats as a middle zone rather than a clear distress signal, while the Piotroski score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamental health.

Investor implications. The upside case rests on the stock's news flow and institutional interest rather than on current earnings, which are deeply negative. The valuation tradeoff is that without positive earnings or free cash flow, traditional multiples cannot anchor the price, and the 52-week range ($13.5 - $44.6) shows the stock has been highly volatile. The balance sheet is a relative strength within the rating's framework (Debt/Equity of 0.32, cash of $110.6M against debt of $78.6M in FY 2025), but the cash burn rate means that position may erode without new financing or revenue growth. The overall verdict is that the rating does not view the current risk/reward as favorable.

Business

Zenas BioPharma Inc. (ZBIO) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Health Care sector, operating in the Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations industry. Per the company profile, the company has a market capitalization of $1.9B. Source data does not describe the company's specific products, customers, or revenue model. Reported FY 2025 revenue of $10.0M per the SEC financials is the only revenue-side detail available.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$10.0M$-383.1M$-377.7MN/A$-172.4M$110.6M$78.6M
FY 2024$5.0M$-163.9M$-157.0MN/A$-119.8M$319.7MN/A
FY 2023$50.0M$-37.1M$-37.1MN/A$-30.5MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, the company reported losses in every period shown, with operating margin and net margin both at -60% per the market data. Revenue moved from $50.0M in FY 2023 to $5.0M in FY 2024 and $10.0M in FY 2025. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -35%, the Altman Z-Score is 2.79, and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9. Cash declined from $319.7M in FY 2024 to $110.6M in FY 2025, and reported debt of $78.6M in FY 2025 gives a Debt/Equity of 0.32 per the rating.

Open Questions

  • What specific products, indications, or revenue streams generate the $10.0M of reported FY 2025 revenue?
  • What is the company's cash runway given the -$172.4M FY 2025 free cash flow and $110.6M cash balance?
  • What were the outcomes and clinical implications of the Phase 3 obexelimab IgG4-RD data that triggered the 5.1% decline?
  • What are the analyst price targets and consensus rating behind the 77.61% upside headline?
  • Who are the institutional 13F holders and insiders whose flow contributed to the 11/20 and 3/20 pillar scores?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ZBIO (D- • RQD 40/100) a Buy at $28.76?

Welcome to the ZBIO (Zenas BioPharma Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 40/100 (Roarable Sell — Vulnerable Balance Sheet & Flow) in Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $28.76

Pump the brakes on ZBIO — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ZBIO, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless Zenas BioPharma Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $35.09 (+22.0%)
Spot @ $28.76

ZBIO cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ZBIO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Biotechnology: Pharmaceutical Preparations and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $28.76 (52-wk range $13.50 - $44.60), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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