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Kala BioKALA +3.22%21 EV-to-OCF is -0.42 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates KALA with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,409 Biotechnology companies, Kala Bio ranks worse than 69.34% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Kala Bio's Enterprise Value is $8.32 Mil.
Kala Bio's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-19.86 Mil. Therefore, Kala Bio's EV-to-OCF for today is -0.42.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kala Bio's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
KALA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.57 Med: -0.2 Max: 0.55
Current: -0.42
During the past 11 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Kala Bio was 0.55. The lowest was -6.57. And the median was -0.20.
KALA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 69.34% of 1409
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -3.63
vs KALA: -0.42
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.
Kala Bio's share price for today is $0.8171.
Kala Bio'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 $-73.728.
* 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.
Kala Bio EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Kala Bio EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kala Bio'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, Kala Bio'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.
Kala Bio EV-to-OCF vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Kala Bio's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kala Bio's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Kala Bio's current Enterprise Value is $8.32 Mil.
Kala Bio'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 $-19.86 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.
Kala Bio (KALA) has a EV-to-OCF of -0.42 as of Aug. 26, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Kala Bio ranks #977 out of 1409 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 69.3%.
Is Kala Bio's EV-to-OCF too high?
Kala Bio's current EV-to-OCF is -0.42. Based on the distribution chart, Kala Bio ranks #977 out of 1409 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kala Bio has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kala Bio's EV-to-OCF compare to GDTC and GTBP?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Kala Bio ranks #977 out of 1409 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Kala Bio 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. Kala Bio's current EV-to-OCF is -0.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kala Bio stock overvalued right now?
Kala Bio (KALA) has a current EV-to-OCF of -0.42. The current EV-to-OCF is -0.42. Kala Bio's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Kala Bio (KALA), the current EV-to-OCF is -0.42 as of Aug. 26, 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.
Kala Bio Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research, development and commercialization of inventive therapies for rare and severe diseases of the front and back of the eye. It main product candidate, KPI-012, is a human MSC-S, which contains numerous human-derived biofactors, such as growth factors, protease inhibitors, matrix proteins, and neurotrophic factors that can potentially correct the impaired corneal healing that is an underlying etiology of multiple severe ocular diseases. Its MSC-S platform is for retinal degenerative diseases, such as Retinitis Pigmentosa and Stargardt Disease.
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