Design TherapeuticsDSGN +6.68%33 EV-to-FCF is -13.99 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates DSGN with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Biotechnology companies, Design Therapeutics ranks worse than 303030% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Design Therapeutics's Enterprise Value is $757.36 Mil.
Design Therapeutics's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-54.12 Mil. Therefore, Design Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF for today is -13.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for Design Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
DSGN'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.99 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -13.99
DSGN's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 330
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 16.3
vs DSGN: -13.99
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.
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.
Design Therapeutics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Design Therapeutics's share price for today is $15.65.
Design Therapeutics'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 $-1.200.
* 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.
Design Therapeutics EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Design Therapeutics EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Design Therapeutics'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.
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Design Therapeutics'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.
Design Therapeutics EV-to-FCF vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Design Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Design Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Design Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $757.36 Mil.
Design Therapeutics'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 $-54.12 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.
Design Therapeutics (DSGN) has a EV-to-FCF of -13.99 as of Jul. 06, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Design Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Design Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Design Therapeutics' EV-to-FCF too high?
Design Therapeutics' current EV-to-FCF is -13.99. Based on the distribution chart, Design Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Design Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Design Therapeutics' EV-to-FCF compare to SPRY and GERN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Design Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 330 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Design Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.30. 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 16.30, based on 330 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 Design Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Design Therapeutics's current EV-to-FCF is -13.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Design Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Design Therapeutics (DSGN) has a current EV-to-FCF of -13.99. The current EV-to-FCF is -13.99. Design Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 Design Therapeutics (DSGN), the current EV-to-FCF is -13.99 as of Jul. 06, 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.
Design Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the research and development of GeneTAC molecules, which are a novel class of small-molecule gene targeted chimera therapeutic candidates designed to be disease-modifying by addressing the underlying cause of diseases caused by inherited nucleotide repeat expansion mutations. Its pipeline includes Friedreich Ataxia, FECD, DM1, and Huntington's Disease. The company operates in one operating and reportable segment focused on utilizing the company's proprietary GeneTAC platform to design and develop therapeutic candidates for inherited diseases driven by nucleotide repeat expansion.
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