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Iovance BiotherapeuticsIOVA +2.09%32 12-1 Month Momentum % is 64.77% as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates IOVA with a GF Score™ of 32/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,359 Biotechnology companies, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks better than 81.09% on this metric.
12-1 Month Momentum % is the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. As of today (2026-08-08), Iovance Biotherapeutics's 12-1 Month Momentum % is 64.77%.
The industry rank for Iovance Biotherapeutics's 12-1 Month Momentum % or its related term are showing as below:
IOVA's 12-1 Month Momentum % is ranked better than 81.09% of 1359
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -13.88
vs IOVA: 64.77
Momentum investing is a trading strategy in which investors buy securities that are rising and sell before the prices start to go back down. The 12-1 Month Momentum % measures the total return to a stock over the past twelve months, but ignores the previous month.
The reason why the most recent month’s return dropped related to the short-term reversal effect associated with momentum. There is an academic finding that short-term momentum actually has a reversal effect, whereby the previous winners (measured over the past months) do poorly the next month, while the previous losers do well the next month. In order to eliminate the short-term reversal effect, the previous month return was not included in this calculation.
Iovance Biotherapeutics 12-1 Month Momentum % Related Terms
IOVA vs SLS, NUVB, COAG: 12-1 Month Momentum % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Iovance Biotherapeutics's 12-1 Month Momentum %, along with its competitors' market caps and 12-1 Month Momentum % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Iovance Biotherapeutics 12-1 Month Momentum % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Iovance Biotherapeutics's 12-1 Month Momentum % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iovance Biotherapeutics's 12-1 Month Momentum % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) has a 12-1 Month Momentum % of 64.77% as of Aug. 08, 2026. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #257 out of 1359 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics' 12-1 Month Momentum % too high?
Iovance Biotherapeutics' current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 64.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #257 out of 1359 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iovance Biotherapeutics has a GF Score™ of 32/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iovance Biotherapeutics' 12-1 Month Momentum % compare to SLS and NUVB?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Iovance Biotherapeutics ranks #257 out of 1359 companies for 12-1 Month Momentum %. This places Iovance Biotherapeutics in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 12-1 Month Momentum % for a Biotechnology company?
A good 12-1 Month Momentum % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, 12-1 Month Momentum % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 12-1 Month Momentum % mean?
A high 12-1 Month Momentum % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 12-1 Month Momentum measures the total return of the stock from 12-month ago to 1-month ago. View historical data on Iovance Biotherapeutics and its competitors. Iovance Biotherapeutics's current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 64.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iovance Biotherapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA) has a current 12-1 Month Momentum % of 64.77%. The current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 64.77%. Iovance Biotherapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 12-1 Month Momentum % calculated?
12-1 Month Momentum % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA), the current 12-1 Month Momentum % is 64.77% as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Iovance Biotherapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, pioneering a transformational approach to treating cancer by harnessing the human immune system's ability to recognize and destroy diverse cancer cells using therapies personalized for each patient. The company is preparing for potential U.S. regulatory approvals and commercialization of the first autologous T-cell therapy to address a solid tumor cancer. It operates in one segment, focusing on innovating, developing, and commercializing therapies using its autologous TIL cell therapies for patients with solid tumor cancers. Geographically, the company operates in United States and Rest of the World.
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