CRBU (Caribou Biosciences) EV-to-FCF: -0.82 (As of Jul. 15, 2026)

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CRBU Caribou Biosciences Inc CRBU
64 GF Score
Price $1.75
GF Value $1.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Caribou Biosciences EV-to-FCF?

Caribou Biosciences CRBU -2.78% 64 EV-to-FCF is -0.82 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRBU with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Biotechnology companies, Caribou Biosciences ranks worse than 298507.16% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Caribou Biosciences's Enterprise Value is $82.89 Mil. Caribou Biosciences's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-101.64 Mil. Therefore, Caribou Biosciences's EV-to-FCF for today is -0.82.

The historical rank and industry rank for Caribou Biosciences's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

CRBU' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -107.52   Med: -0.87   Max: 1.05
Current: -0.82

During the past 7 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Caribou Biosciences was 1.05. The lowest was -107.52. And the median was -0.87.

CRBU's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 335 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 15.34 vs CRBU: -0.82

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2026-07-15), Caribou Biosciences's stock price is $1.75. Caribou Biosciences's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.420. Therefore, Caribou Biosciences's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Caribou Biosciences  (NAS:CRBU) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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.

Caribou Biosciences's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=1.75/-1.420
=At Loss

Caribou Biosciences's share price for today is $1.75.
Caribou 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 $-1.420.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Caribou Biosciences EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Caribou Biosciences EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caribou Biosciences's EV-to-FCF 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.

Caribou Biosciences EV-to-FCF Chart

Caribou Biosciences Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -14.97 -1.67 -1.96 0.25 -0.35

Caribou Biosciences Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.68 0.30 -0.75 -0.35 -0.92

CRBU vs YDES, PRQR, CRBP: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Caribou Biosciences's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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.


Caribou Biosciences EV-to-FCF vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Caribou Biosciences's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caribou Biosciences's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Caribou Biosciences EV-to-FCF Calculation

Caribou Biosciences's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=82.887/-101.64
=-0.82

Caribou Biosciences's current Enterprise Value is $82.89 Mil.
Caribou Biosciences's Free Cash Flow 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 $-101.64 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of -0.82 mean?
Caribou Biosciences (CRBU) has a EV-to-FCF of -0.82 as of Jul. 15, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Caribou Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caribou Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 335 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Caribou Biosciences' EV-to-FCF too high?
Caribou Biosciences' current EV-to-FCF is -0.82. Based on the distribution chart, Caribou Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 335 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caribou Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caribou Biosciences' EV-to-FCF compare to YDES and PRQR?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Caribou Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 335 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Caribou Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.34. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Biotechnology company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Biotechnology companies is 15.34, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Caribou Biosciences and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caribou Biosciences's current EV-to-FCF is -0.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caribou Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribou Biosciences (CRBU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.68, compared to a current price of $1.75 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -0.82. Caribou Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caribou Biosciences (CRBU), the current EV-to-FCF is -0.82 as of Jul. 15, 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 Caribou Biosciences (CRBU) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caribou Biosciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.75 is trading 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.68. GuruFocus considers Caribou Biosciences to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CRBU:

  • EV-to-FCF: -0.82
  • GF Value™: $1.68 vs. price of $1.75 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CRBU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Caribou Biosciences Business Description

Address 2929 7th Street, Suite 105, Berkeley, CA, USA, 94710
Caribou Biosciences Inc is a clinical-stage Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) genome-editing biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing transformative therapies for patients with devastating diseases. The company is focused on advancing two clinical-stage allogeneic CAR-T cell therapy product candidates for the treatment of patients with hematologic malignancies: Vispacabtagene regedleucel and CB-011. It operates in one reportable segment, which is the business of developing allogeneic CAR-T cell therapies. Geographically, it operates in the United States and the rest of the World, of which the United States derives the maximum revenue.
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