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GeronGERN 25 EV-to-OCF is -6.75 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates GERN with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Biotechnology companies, Geron ranks better than 61.27% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Geron's Enterprise Value is $772.2 Mil.
Geron's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-114.4 Mil. Therefore, Geron's EV-to-OCF for today is -6.75.
The historical rank and industry rank for Geron's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
GERN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -43.53 Med: -6.18 Max: -0.65
Current: -6.75
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Geron was -0.65. The lowest was -43.53. And the median was -6.18.
GERN's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 61.27% of 1407
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -3.7
vs GERN: -6.75
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.
As of today (2026-09-02), Geron's stock price is $1.48.
Geron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.110. Therefore, Geron's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.
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.
Geron's share price for today is $1.48.
Geron's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.110.
* 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.
Geron EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Geron EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Geron'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, Geron'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.
Geron EV-to-OCF vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Geron's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geron's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Geron's current Enterprise Value is $772.2 Mil.
Geron's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-114.4 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.
Geron (GERN) has a EV-to-OCF of -6.75 as of Sep. 02, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Geron ranks #545 out of 1407 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Geron's EV-to-OCF too high?
Geron's current EV-to-OCF is -6.75. Based on the distribution chart, Geron ranks #545 out of 1407 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Geron has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geron's EV-to-OCF compare to ARDX and DSGN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Geron ranks #545 out of 1407 companies for EV-to-OCF. This puts Geron in the upper 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. Geron's current EV-to-OCF is -6.75. 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?
Geron (GERN) has a current EV-to-OCF of -6.75. The current EV-to-OCF is -6.75. Geron's overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 4 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 Geron (GERN), the current EV-to-OCF is -6.75 as of Sep. 02, 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.
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.
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