a small Norwegian company that is quietly building the foundation for the next generation of cancer treatment
In recent weeks, Thor Medical has evolved from a construction project into a commercially active company. AlphaOne is in production, the first shipment has been made, and the biggest uncertainty has been virtually eliminated.
The stock continues to trade at around 6.08 NOK, which corresponds to a market capitalization of approximately 2.2 billion. I still consider this to be undervalued.
The company produces highly radioactive alpha emitters (Th-228, Ra-224, and Pb-212) that are used in the next generation of targeted cancer treatment, known as “Targeted Alpha Therapy.” Instead of irradiating large areas, the drug binds directly to the cancer cells and releases extremely high energy over a very short distance. This kills the cancer cells while largely sparing healthy tissue. Many view this as a revolution in cancer treatment, especially for patients in whom conventional radiation or chemotherapy has only limited effectiveness.
Thor Medical stands out because the company produces these isotopes without reactors or cyclotrons. The company uses natural thorium and a proprietary process (AlphaCycle) that is scalable and cost-efficient. This makes it a key supplier in an industry where the availability of pure alpha isotopes remains a bottleneck.
The numbers:
For AlphaOne, 21,000 patient doses are planned after three years.
21,000 × 16,000 NOK = approx. 336 million NOK in annual revenue.
For AlphaTwo, a capacity roughly 10 times greater has been announced.
210,000 × 16,000 NOK = approx. 3.36 billion NOK in annual revenue.
The company already has an order backlog of around 850 million and supplies companies such as AdvanCell, which collaborates with Eli Lilly. The demand for Pb-212 is real.
The half-year report will be released on August 28. It will likely be more of a status update than a major news release, but it may provide important information on the pace of deliveries and management’s assessment of the next steps. Many are also eagerly awaiting new price targets from analysts.
The risk has decreased significantly, production is underway, and the potential for scaling up is substantial. I believe the stock remains undervalued, and therefore more investors should keep an eye on Thor Medical now.