Mineralys Therapeutics (MLYS) Publishes Lorundrostat CKD Data, Is The Stock Still A Bargain?

Mineralys Therapeutics (MLYS) published Phase 2 data for lorundrostat in a top kidney journal, showing blood pressure and urinary protein reductions in chronic kidney disease patients. The stock is down 52.39% year-to-date and 37.01% over 90 days, despite the publication. Analysts forecast revenue of $463.2 million by November 2029 and a 3.3% profit margin in 3 years, with a fair value estimate of $45.22 per share, suggesting a 62% undervaluation.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 5:18 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$MLYSBullishMed
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Why it matters

The Phase 2 data provides the first substantive efficacy signal, potentially moving the stock toward its $45 fair value.

02

Market read

New clinical data could re‑price the stock and influence peer valuations in the CKD therapeutic space.

03

What to watch

The company still has no revenue and a heavy loss profile, which may limit upside despite data.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: immediate

Background

Mineralys Therapeutics (MLYS) is a pre‑revenue biotech focused on lorundrostat for CKD and hypertension.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$MLYSBullishHigh confidence
Context

Mineralys Therapeutics released Phase 2 Explore-CKD data for lorundrostat in a top kidney journal, providing new clinical evidence.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in improved clinical outlook

Evidence & confidence

First disclosure of trial results; data shows blood pressure and protein reduction, reducing clinical risk and supporting future FDA filing.

Market effects

May boost sentiment for the broader aldosterone synthase inhibitor space and CKD biotech sector.

Limited to US biotech investors; no broader regional effect.

Modest global relevance, primarily affecting niche biotech investors.

Counterpoint

Data, while positive, remain early-stage; risk of later trial failure could keep price depressed.

Key entities

  • Mineralys Therapeutics

    Biotech developer of lorundrostat.

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