Geron (LTS:0IV3) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-0.27 (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0IV3 Geron Corp LTS:0IV3
46 GF Score
Price $1.25
GF Value $6.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is Geron Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Geron LTS:0IV3 -10.71% 46 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.27 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IV3 with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Geron's adjusted free cash flow per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.094. Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share, which is $-0.27 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -7.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was -2.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate was 4.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted FCF Growth Rate of Geron was 14.20% per year. The lowest was -7.10% per year. And the median was 8.00% per year.

As of today (2026-08-01), Geron's current stock price is $1.25. Geron's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.27. Geron's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF of today is .


Geron  (LTS:0IV3) Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share may underestimate the company's free cash flow. Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF can seem to be too high even the actual Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, the free cash flow per share of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/FCF calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF is also called CAPFCF Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted free cash flow per share of a company over the past 10 years.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real free cash flow value.


Geron Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Related Terms


Geron Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Geron's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can be seen below:

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* 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.

Geron Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Chart

Geron Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.23 -0.21 -0.22 -0.26 -0.28

Geron Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.26 -0.27 -0.27 -0.28 -0.27

LTS:0IV3 vs PHAT, KURA, ODTX: Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Geron's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF 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.


Geron Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Geron's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Geron's Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF falls into.


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Geron Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted Price-to-FCF. The Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the free cash flow per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 free cash flow per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent free cash flow in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent free cash flow in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's free cash flow is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 free cash flow in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent free cash flow per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Geron's adjusted Free Cash Flow per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare= Free Cash Flow per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=-0.094/330.2130*330.2130
=-0.094

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Geron Quarterly Data

Free Cash Flow per Share CPI Adj_FreeCashFlowPerShare
201606 -0.035 241.018 -0.048
201609 -0.041 241.428 -0.056
201612 -0.004 241.432 -0.005
201703 -0.046 243.801 -0.062
201706 -0.028 244.955 -0.038
201709 -0.028 246.819 -0.037
201712 -0.028 246.524 -0.038
201803 -0.046 249.554 -0.061
201806 -0.026 251.989 -0.034
201809 -0.033 252.439 -0.043
201812 -0.016 251.233 -0.021
201903 -0.069 254.202 -0.090
201906 -0.047 256.143 -0.061
201909 -0.065 256.759 -0.084
201912 -0.053 256.974 -0.068
202003 -0.132 258.115 -0.169
202006 -0.051 257.797 -0.065
202009 -0.048 260.280 -0.061
202012 -0.040 260.474 -0.051
202103 -0.101 264.877 -0.126
202106 -0.054 271.696 -0.066
202109 -0.070 274.310 -0.084
202112 -0.067 278.802 -0.079
202203 -0.102 287.504 -0.117
202206 -0.071 296.311 -0.079
202209 -0.073 296.808 -0.081
202212 -0.093 296.797 -0.103
202303 -0.086 301.836 -0.094
202306 -0.054 305.109 -0.058
202309 -0.088 307.789 -0.094
202312 -0.069 306.746 -0.074
202403 -0.104 312.332 -0.110
202406 -0.082 314.175 -0.086
202409 -0.089 315.301 -0.093
202412 -0.066 315.605 -0.069
202503 -0.072 319.799 -0.074
202506 -0.041 322.561 -0.042
202509 -0.020 324.800 -0.020
202512 -0.033 324.054 -0.034
202603 -0.094 330.213 -0.094

Add all the adjusted free cash flow per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.27 mean?
Geron (LTS:0IV3) has a Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.27 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Geron and its competitors.
Is Geron's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share too high?
Geron's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.27. Overall, Geron has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geron's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share compare to PHAT and KURA?
Geron's Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share of $-0.27 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share for a Biotechnology company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share represents the company's inflation-adjusted FCF per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Geron and its competitors. Geron's current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Geron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geron (LTS:0IV3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.74, compared to a current price of $1.25 — trading 81.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.27. Geron's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Geron (LTS:0IV3), the current Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share is $-0.27 as of Mar. 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.

Is Geron (LTS:0IV3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Geron stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.25 is trading 81.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.74. GuruFocus considers Geron to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0IV3:

  • Cyclically Adjusted FCF per Share: $-0.27
  • GF Value™: $6.74 vs. price of $1.25 (81.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IV3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Geron Business Description

Address 919 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Suite 250, Foster City, CA, USA, 94404
Geron Corp is a biopharmaceutical company focused on blood cancers. Its telomerase inhibitor, RYTELO (imetelstat), is approved in the United States and European Union for certain adult patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (LR-MDS) with transfusion-dependent anemia. RYTELO inhibits telomerase activity in malignant stem and progenitor cells, which may reduce abnormal cell proliferation while supporting the production of healthy cells. It is also conducting a Phase 3 trial of imetelstat in patients with JAK-inhibitor-refractory or relapsed myelofibrosis (R/R MF) and studies in other hematologic malignancies. The company operates as a single segment, being the development of therapeutic products for oncology.
46GF Score

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