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International Stem Cell's earnings per share without non-recurring items for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.03.
Its earnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.06.
During the past 3 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was -7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average earnings per share (NRI) Growth Rate was 36.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items (NRI) data.
The historical rank and industry rank for International Stem Cell's EPS without NRI or its related term are showing as below:
ISCO'
s 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -46.2 Med: 27.1 Max: 62.8
Current: -7.7
During the past 13 years, International Stem Cell's highest 3-Year average Earnings Per Share (NRI) Growth Rate was 62.80% per year. The lowest was -46.20% per year. And the median was 27.10% per year.
ISCO's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is ranked worse than 78.85% of 1168
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 16.4
vs ISCO: -7.70
International Stem Cell (OTCPK:ISCO) EPS without NRI Explanation
EPS without NRI removes onetime and unusual items from EPS, to provide investors with a more accurate measure of the company’s true earnings. The earnings are adjusted for items that are irregular or unusual in nature, and/or are non-recurring. This is calculated using Net Income (Continuing Operations) plus/minus any tax affected unusual Items and Goodwill Impairments/Write Offs. This can be used to fairly measure a company's profitability.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
International Stem Cell EPS without NRI Related Terms
International Stem Cell EPS without NRI Historical Data
* 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.
ISCO vs ZVSA, AXIM, HEPA: EPS without NRI Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, International Stem Cell's PE Ratio without NRI, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio without NRI 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.
International Stem Cell PE Ratio without NRI vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, International Stem Cell's PE Ratio without NRI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Stem Cell's PE Ratio without NRI falls into.
International Stem Cell EPS without NRI Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Earnings Per Share without Non-Recurring Items is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
EPS without NRI 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 $-0.06
* 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.
International Stem Cell (ISCO) has a EPS without NRI of $-0.06 as of Mar. 2026. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on International Stem Cell and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Stem Cell ranks #921 out of 1168 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is International Stem Cell's EPS without NRI too high?
International Stem Cell's current EPS without NRI is $-0.06. Based on the distribution chart, International Stem Cell ranks #921 out of 1168 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, International Stem Cell has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Stem Cell's EPS without NRI compare to ZVSA and AXIM?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, International Stem Cell ranks #921 out of 1168 companies for EPS without NRI. This places International Stem Cell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EPS without NRI is 16.40. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EPS without NRI for a Biotechnology company?
The median EPS without NRI among Biotechnology companies is 16.40, based on 1,168 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EPS without NRI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EPS without NRI 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 EPS without NRI mean?
A high EPS without NRI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EPS without NRI represents per-share earnings excluding one-time charges. View historical data on International Stem Cell and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EPS without NRI is 16.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Stem Cell's current EPS without NRI is $-0.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Stem Cell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Stem Cell (ISCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.13, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 38.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EPS without NRI is $-0.06. International Stem Cell's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS without NRI calculated?
EPS without NRI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Stem Cell (ISCO), the current EPS without NRI is $-0.06 as of Mar. 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 International Stem Cell (ISCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Stem Cell stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 38.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.13.
GuruFocus considers International Stem Cell to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ISCO:
EPS without NRI: $-0.06
GF Value™: $0.13 vs. price of $0.18 (38.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Stem Cell Corp is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It is focused on therapeutic and biomedical product development with multiple long-term therapeutic opportunities. The company develops different cell types from its stem cells that may result in therapeutic products. The clinical applications of the company include neural stem cells for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other central nervous system disorders; Liver cells, which are used to treat a variety of congenital and acquired liver diseases; and retinal cells and three-dimensional eye structures. The company operates in three segments, the therapeutic market, the biomedical market, and the anti-aging market. The Biomedical products business segment accounts for the majority of revenue.
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