PRLD (Prelude Therapeutics) EV-to-FCF: -6.61 (As of Jul. 14, 2026)

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What is Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-FCF?

Prelude Therapeutics PRLD -7.60% 22 EV-to-FCF is -6.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates PRLD with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Biotechnology companies, Prelude Therapeutics 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, Prelude Therapeutics's Enterprise Value is $289.39 Mil. Prelude Therapeutics's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-43.78 Mil. Therefore, Prelude Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF for today is -6.61.

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

PRLD' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.8   Med: -0.23   Max: 0.7
Current: -6.61

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Prelude Therapeutics was 0.70. The lowest was -7.80. And the median was -0.23.

PRLD's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 335 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 15.34 vs PRLD: -6.61

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 (2026-07-14), Prelude Therapeutics's stock price is $4.435. Prelude Therapeutics's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.000. Therefore, Prelude Therapeutics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Prelude Therapeutics  (NAS:PRLD) 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.

Prelude Therapeutics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4.435/-1.000
=At Loss

Prelude Therapeutics's share price for today is $4.435.
Prelude 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 $-1.000.

* 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.


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Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Prelude 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.

Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-FCF Chart

Prelude Therapeutics Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -3.53 -1.03 -0.17 0.44 -1.72

Prelude Therapeutics 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 0.36 0.09 -0.44 -1.72 -3.47

PRLD vs DMAC, RCKT, CYDY: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Prelude 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.


Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-FCF vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Prelude Therapeutics EV-to-FCF Calculation

Prelude Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=289.394/-43.776
=-6.61

Prelude Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $289.39 Mil.
Prelude 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 $-43.78 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 -6.61 mean?
Prelude Therapeutics (PRLD) has a EV-to-FCF of -6.61 as of Jul. 14, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Prelude Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Prelude Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 335 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Prelude Therapeutics' EV-to-FCF too high?
Prelude Therapeutics' current EV-to-FCF is -6.61. Based on the distribution chart, Prelude Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 335 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Prelude Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Prelude Therapeutics' EV-to-FCF compare to DMAC and RCKT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Prelude Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 335 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Prelude Therapeutics 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 Prelude Therapeutics 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. Prelude Therapeutics's current EV-to-FCF is -6.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Prelude Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Prelude Therapeutics (PRLD) has a current EV-to-FCF of -6.61. The current EV-to-FCF is -6.61. Prelude Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 6 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 Prelude Therapeutics (PRLD), the current EV-to-FCF is -6.61 as of Jul. 14, 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.

Prelude Therapeutics Business Description

Address 175 Innovation Boulevard, Wilmington, DE, USA, 19805
Prelude Therapeutics Incorp is a precision oncology company developing medicines in areas of high unmet need for cancer patients. Its pipeline features selective KAT6A degraders and mutant selective JAK2V617F JH2 inhibitors, new approaches to clinically validated targets with transformative potential for patients. The company is also leveraging its expertise in targeted protein degradation to discover and develop next-generation degrader antibody conjugates (DACs) with novel payloads.
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