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EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, HCW Biologics's Enterprise Value is $10.91 Mil.
HCW Biologics's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.45 Mil. Therefore, HCW Biologics's EV-to-OCF for today is -0.95.
The historical rank and industry rank for HCW Biologics's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
HCWB'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -23.4 Med: -2.04 Max: -0.46
Current: -0.95
During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of HCW Biologics was -0.46. The lowest was -23.40. And the median was -2.04.
HCWB's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 64.18% of 1407
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -3.45
vs HCWB: -0.95
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.
HCW Biologics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
HCW Biologics's share price for today is $3.485.
HCW Biologics'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 $-56.760.
* 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.
HCW Biologics EV-to-OCF Related Terms
HCW Biologics EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HCW Biologics'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, HCW Biologics'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.
HCW Biologics EV-to-OCF vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, HCW Biologics's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCW Biologics's EV-to-OCF falls into.
HCW Biologics's current Enterprise Value is $10.91 Mil.
HCW Biologics'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 $-11.45 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.
HCW Biologics (HCWB) has a EV-to-OCF of -0.95 as of Aug. 09, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, HCW Biologics ranks #903 out of 1407 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is HCW Biologics' EV-to-OCF too high?
HCW Biologics' current EV-to-OCF is -0.95. Based on the distribution chart, HCW Biologics ranks #903 out of 1407 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HCW Biologics has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCW Biologics' EV-to-OCF compare to GOVX and GLMD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, HCW Biologics ranks #903 out of 1407 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places HCW Biologics 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. HCW Biologics's current EV-to-OCF is -0.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCW Biologics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCW Biologics (HCWB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.69, compared to a current price of $3.49 — trading 92% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -0.95. HCW Biologics' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 HCW Biologics (HCWB), the current EV-to-OCF is -0.95 as of Aug. 09, 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 HCW Biologics (HCWB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCW Biologics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.49 is trading 92% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.69.
GuruFocus considers HCW Biologics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HCWB:
EV-to-OCF: -0.95
GF Value™: $43.69 vs. price of $3.49 (92% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCWB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCW Biologics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative fusion immunotherapeutics to support or treat diseases promoted by chronic inflammation. It has created novel compounds that represent a new class of drugs that it believes has the potential to fundamentally change the treatment of autoimmune disorders and other proinflammatory diseases, cancer and senescence-associated dysplasia. The company has developed two proprietary drug discovery and development platforms which it uses to create novel fusion immunotherapeutics: The TOBI (Tissue factOr-Based fusIon) platform, and The T-cell Receptor Beta Chain constant region (TRBC) platform. It operates and manages its business as one reportable segment.
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