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Pulse BiosciencesPLSE -2.58%31 EV-to-OCF is -36.77 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates PLSE with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 853 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Pulse Biosciences ranks better than 92.15% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Pulse Biosciences's Enterprise Value is $2,029.66 Mil.
Pulse Biosciences's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-55.20 Mil. Therefore, Pulse Biosciences's EV-to-OCF for today is -36.77.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pulse Biosciences's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PLSE'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -36.77 Med: -10.69 Max: -0.67
Current: -36.77
During the past 12 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Pulse Biosciences was -0.67. The lowest was -36.77. And the median was -10.69.
PLSE's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 92.15% of 853
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 7.67
vs PLSE: -36.77
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.
Pulse Biosciences's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Pulse Biosciences's share price for today is $30.21.
Pulse Biosciences'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 $-1.100.
* 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.
Pulse Biosciences EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Pulse Biosciences EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pulse Biosciences'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 Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Pulse Biosciences'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.
Pulse Biosciences EV-to-OCF vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Pulse Biosciences's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pulse Biosciences's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Pulse Biosciences's current Enterprise Value is $2,029.66 Mil.
Pulse Biosciences'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 $-55.20 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.
Pulse Biosciences (PLSE) has a EV-to-OCF of -36.77 as of Jul. 25, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Pulse Biosciences ranks #67 out of 853 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Pulse Biosciences' EV-to-OCF too high?
Pulse Biosciences' current EV-to-OCF is -36.77. Based on the distribution chart, Pulse Biosciences ranks #67 out of 853 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pulse Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pulse Biosciences' EV-to-OCF compare to LMAT and XRAY?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Pulse Biosciences ranks #67 out of 853 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Pulse Biosciences in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.67. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 7.67, based on 853 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. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pulse Biosciences's current EV-to-OCF is -36.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pulse Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Pulse Biosciences (PLSE) has a current EV-to-OCF of -36.77. The current EV-to-OCF is -36.77. Pulse Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 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 Pulse Biosciences (PLSE), the current EV-to-OCF is -36.77 as of Jul. 25, 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.
Pulse Biosciences Inc is a novel bioelectric medicine company committed to health innovation using its patented Nano-Pulse Stimulation technology, a revolutionary energy modality that delivers nanosecond-duration pulses of electrical energy, each less than a millionth of a second long, to non-thermally clear targeted cells while sparing adjacent noncellular tissue. NPS technology, also referred to as Nanosecond Pulsed Field Ablation (nsPFA) technology delivers nanosecond pulses of electrical energy to nonthermally clear cells while sparing adjacent noncellular tissue.
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