Ironwood PharmaceuticalsIRWD +7.27%72 EV-to-FCF is 9.39 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 7.71. GuruFocus rates IRWD with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 559 Drug Manufacturers companies, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 79.07% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's Enterprise Value is $1,053.4 Mil.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $112.2 Mil. Therefore, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-FCF for today is 9.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
IRWD'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -311.18 Med: 7.71 Max: 216.44
Current: 9.39
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Ironwood Pharmaceuticals was 216.44. The lowest was -311.18. And the median was 7.71.
IRWD's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 79.07% of 559
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 20.02
vs IRWD: 9.39
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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's share price for today is $4.11.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals'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 $0.600.
* 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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals'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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals EV-to-FCF vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's current Enterprise Value is $1,053.4 Mil.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals'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 $112.2 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.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) has a EV-to-FCF of 9.39 as of Jun. 29, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 7.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #117 out of 559 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-FCF too high?
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' current EV-to-FCF of 9.39 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 7.71. The Drug Manufacturers industry median EV-to-FCF is 20.02. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' value of 9.39 is 53.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #117 out of 559 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' EV-to-FCF compare to TLRY and AQST?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals ranks #117 out of 559 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Ironwood Pharmaceuticals in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 20.02. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' value of 9.39 is 53.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.71 vs. the industry median of 20.02, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has consistently been below the industry average. 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Drug Manufacturers companies is 20.02, based on 559 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. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's current EV-to-FCF of 9.39 is 53.1% below the industry median. 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 20.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals's current EV-to-FCF is 9.39, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 7.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ironwood Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.67, compared to a current price of $4.11 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 9.39, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 7.71 and 53.1% below the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 20.02. Ironwood Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD), the current EV-to-FCF is 9.39 as of Jun. 29, 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 Ironwood Pharmaceuticals (IRWD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.11 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.67.
GuruFocus considers Ironwood Pharmaceuticals to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IRWD:
EV-to-FCF: 9.39 (22% above median its 10-year median of 7.71)
GF Value™: $4.67 vs. price of $4.11 (12% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.1% below the Drug Manufacturers median (#117 of 559)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IRWD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing life-changing therapies for people living with gastrointestinal, or GI, and rare diseases. It is focused on the development and commercialization of inventive product opportunities in areas of unmet need, leveraging its demonstrated expertise and capabilities in GI and rare diseases. LINZESS is its commercial product. LINZESS is also available for the treatment of adults with IBS-C or CIC in Mexico, adults with IBS-C or chronic constipation in Japan, and adults with IBS-C in China. Linaclotide is available under the trademarked name CONSTELLA for the treatment of adults with IBS-C or CIC and pediatric patients ages 6-17 years old with FC in Canada, and to adults with IBS-C in certain European countries.
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