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LiquidiaLQDA +4.32%70 EV-to-OCF is 40.87 as of Aug. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates LQDA with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $268.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Drug Manufacturers companies, Liquidia ranks worse than 85.27% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Liquidia's Enterprise Value is $6,853.6 Mil.
Liquidia's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $167.7 Mil. Therefore, Liquidia's EV-to-OCF for today is 40.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for Liquidia's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
LQDA'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -105.29 Med: -7.73 Max: 163.93
Current: 40.87
During the past 10 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Liquidia was 163.93. The lowest was -105.29. And the median was -7.73.
LQDA's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 85.27% of 1005
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 11
vs LQDA: 40.87
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.
Liquidia's share price for today is $77.70.
Liquidia'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 $1.370.
* 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.
Liquidia EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Liquidia EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Liquidia'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 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Liquidia'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.
Liquidia EV-to-OCF vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Liquidia's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Liquidia's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Liquidia's current Enterprise Value is $6,853.6 Mil.
Liquidia'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 $167.7 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.
Liquidia (LQDA) has a EV-to-OCF of 40.87 as of Aug. 18, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Liquidia ranks #857 out of 1005 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 85.3%.
Is Liquidia's EV-to-OCF too high?
Liquidia's current EV-to-OCF is 40.87. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.00. Liquidia's value of 40.87 is 271.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Liquidia ranks #857 out of 1005 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Liquidia has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Liquidia's EV-to-OCF compare to LNTH and ALKS?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Liquidia ranks #857 out of 1005 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Liquidia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 11.00. Liquidia's value of 40.87 is 271.5% above this benchmark. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Drug Manufacturers companies is 11.00, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Liquidia's current EV-to-OCF of 40.87 is 271.5% above the industry median. 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. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 11.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Liquidia's current EV-to-OCF is 40.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Liquidia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liquidia (LQDA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $268.10, compared to a current price of $77.70 — trading 71% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 40.87 and 271.5% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 11.00. Liquidia's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Liquidia (LQDA), the current EV-to-OCF is 40.87 as of Aug. 18, 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 Liquidia (LQDA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Liquidia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $77.70 is trading 71% below its estimated GF Value™ of $268.10.
GuruFocus considers Liquidia to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LQDA:
EV-to-OCF: 40.87
GF Value™: $268.10 vs. price of $77.70 (71% below fair value)
Industry Position: 271.5% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#857 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LQDA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Liquidia Corp is a United States-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of products that address unmet patient needs, with the current focus directed towards the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease. It conducts research, development, and manufacturing of novel products by applying its proprietary PRINT technology, a particle engineering platform, to enable the precise production of uniform drug particles. Its product includes YUTREPIA (treprostinil) inhalation powder, for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. The company also conducting studies on L606, an investigational, liposomal formulation of treprostinil.
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