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AlectorALEC -1.27%30 EV-to-OCF is 0.04 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates ALEC with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,410 Biotechnology companies, Alector ranks worse than 72.13% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Alector's Enterprise Value is $-7.65 Mil.
Alector's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-173.06 Mil. Therefore, Alector's EV-to-OCF for today is 0.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alector's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
ALEC'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -21.07 Med: -0.17 Max: 9.79
Current: 0.04
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Alector was 9.79. The lowest was -21.07. And the median was -0.17.
ALEC's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 72.13% of 1410
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -3.315
vs ALEC: 0.04
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Alector's share price for today is $1.48.
Alector's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-1.190.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Alector EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Alector EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alector's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Alector's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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.
Alector EV-to-OCF vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Alector's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alector's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Alector's current Enterprise Value is $-7.65 Mil.
Alector's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-173.06 Mil.
* 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.
Alector (ALEC) has a EV-to-OCF of 0.04 as of Jul. 24, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Alector ranks #1017 out of 1410 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Alector's EV-to-OCF too high?
Alector's current EV-to-OCF is 0.04. Based on the distribution chart, Alector ranks #1017 out of 1410 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alector has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alector's EV-to-OCF compare to TNXP and IMUX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Alector ranks #1017 out of 1410 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Alector in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Biotechnology company?
A good EV-to-OCF depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Alector's current EV-to-OCF is 0.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alector stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alector (ALEC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.72, compared to a current price of $1.48 — trading 105.6% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 0.04. Alector's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alector (ALEC), the current EV-to-OCF is 0.04 as of Jul. 24, 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 Alector (ALEC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alector stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.48 is trading 105.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.72.
GuruFocus considers Alector to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALEC:
EV-to-OCF: 0.04
GF Value™: $0.72 vs. price of $1.48 (105.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alector Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The company advances a pipeline of product candidates including Nivisnebart (AL101/GSK4527226) for Alzheimer's disease, AL137 for Alzheimer's disease, AL050 for Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, and AL064, an siRNA program targeting tau for Alzheimer's disease and other tauopathies, supported by its proprietary Alector Brain Carrier (ABC) platform designed to improve delivery of therapeutics across the blood-brain barrier.
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