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TalpheraTLPH +2.38%35 EV-to-OCF is -4.39 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates TLPH with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Drug Manufacturers companies, Talphera ranks better than 76.98% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Talphera's Enterprise Value is $49.57 Mil.
Talphera's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-11.29 Mil. Therefore, Talphera's EV-to-OCF for today is -4.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Talphera's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
TLPH'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.91 Med: -1.86 Max: 0.3
Current: -4.39
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Talphera was 0.30. The lowest was -8.91. And the median was -1.86.
TLPH's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 76.98% of 1008
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 10.825
vs TLPH: -4.39
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.
Talphera's share price for today is $1.3617.
Talphera'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 $-0.310.
* 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.
Talphera EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Talphera EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Talphera'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, Talphera'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.
Talphera EV-to-OCF vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Talphera's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Talphera's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Talphera's current Enterprise Value is $49.57 Mil.
Talphera'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 $-11.29 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.
Talphera (TLPH) has a EV-to-OCF of -4.39 as of Aug. 04, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Talphera ranks #232 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Talphera's EV-to-OCF too high?
Talphera's current EV-to-OCF is -4.39. Based on the distribution chart, Talphera ranks #232 out of 1008 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Talphera has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Talphera's EV-to-OCF compare to CPHI and ZYBT?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Talphera ranks #232 out of 1008 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Talphera in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.83. 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 10.83, based on 1,008 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 Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Talphera's current EV-to-OCF is -4.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Talphera stock overvalued right now?
Talphera (TLPH) has a current EV-to-OCF of -4.39. The current EV-to-OCF is -4.39. Talphera's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 4 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 Talphera (TLPH), the current EV-to-OCF is -4.39 as of Aug. 04, 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.
Talphera Inc. is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for use in medically supervised settings. The Company's nafamostat product candidates include Niyad and LTX-608. Its portfolio consists of nafamostat product candidates and pre-filled syringe product candidates.
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