Oramed Pharmaceuticals is downgraded from 'Strong Buy' to 'Hold' due to the failed phase 3 trial for ORMD-0801 in Type 2 Diabetes. ORMP pivots to target a subset of T2D patients and transfers its POD Technology to Lifeward, securing a 49.9% stake and potential revenue streams for ReWalk. Strategic investments in biotech and real estate diversify risk, but cash burn and limited liquidity raise near-term funding concerns.
Oramed remains viable after its flagship product failed FDA trials three years ago. Management identified a responsive patient subset—elderly with low BMI and high baseline HbA1c—prompting a new 60-patient trial. Positive results from ORMP's Chinese partner reinforce the potential for this narrower patient group.