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Palatin TechnologiesPTN -2.38%19 EV-to-OCF is -0.80 as of Sep. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates PTN with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,404 Biotechnology companies, Palatin Technologies ranks worse than 66.6% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Palatin Technologies's Enterprise Value is $11.99 Mil.
Palatin Technologies's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.93 Mil. Therefore, Palatin Technologies's EV-to-OCF for today is -0.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for Palatin Technologies's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
PTN'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -64.05 Med: -0.78 Max: 115.66
Current: -0.8
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Palatin Technologies was 115.66. The lowest was -64.05. And the median was -0.78.
PTN's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 66.6% of 1404
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -3.65
vs PTN: -0.80
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.
Palatin Technologies's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Palatin Technologies's share price for today is $12.29.
Palatin Technologies'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 $-1.369.
* 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.
Palatin Technologies EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Palatin Technologies EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Palatin Technologies'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, Palatin Technologies'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.
Palatin Technologies EV-to-OCF vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Palatin Technologies's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Palatin Technologies's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Palatin Technologies's current Enterprise Value is $11.99 Mil.
Palatin Technologies'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 $-14.93 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.
Palatin Technologies (PTN) has a EV-to-OCF of -0.80 as of Sep. 09, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Palatin Technologies ranks #935 out of 1404 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 66.6%.
Is Palatin Technologies' EV-to-OCF too high?
Palatin Technologies' current EV-to-OCF is -0.80. Based on the distribution chart, Palatin Technologies ranks #935 out of 1404 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Palatin Technologies has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Palatin Technologies' EV-to-OCF compare to BIVI and NCEL?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Palatin Technologies ranks #935 out of 1404 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Palatin Technologies 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. Palatin Technologies's current EV-to-OCF is -0.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Palatin Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Palatin Technologies (PTN) has a current EV-to-OCF of -0.80. The current EV-to-OCF is -0.80. Palatin Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Palatin Technologies (PTN), the current EV-to-OCF is -0.80 as of Sep. 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.
Palatin Technologies Inc is a biopharmaceutical company developing first-in-class medicines based on molecules that modulate the activity of the melanocortin receptor system. The product candidates are targeted, receptor-specific therapeutics for the treatment of diseases with unmet medical needs and commercial potential. The Company's business is in one operating segment: life science.
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