SPRB (Spruce Biosciences) EV-to-FCF: -1.45 (As of Aug. 21, 2026)

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SPRB Spruce Biosciences Inc SPRB
42 GF Score
Price $52.48
GF Value $4.08
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Spruce Biosciences EV-to-FCF?

Spruce Biosciences SPRB +0.40% 42 EV-to-FCF is -1.45 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates SPRB with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 321 Biotechnology companies, Spruce Biosciences ranks worse than 311526.17% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Spruce Biosciences's Enterprise Value is $62.21 Mil. Spruce Biosciences's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-42.77 Mil. Therefore, Spruce Biosciences's EV-to-FCF for today is -1.45.

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

SPRB' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.97   Med: 0.38   Max: 1.86
Current: -1.45

During the past 8 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Spruce Biosciences was 1.86. The lowest was -3.97. And the median was 0.38.

SPRB's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
100% of 321 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 16.05 vs SPRB: -1.45

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 (2026-08-21), Spruce Biosciences's stock price is $52.48. Spruce Biosciences's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-40.875. Therefore, Spruce Biosciences's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


Spruce Biosciences  (NAS:SPRB) 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.

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

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=52.48/-40.875
=At Loss

Spruce Biosciences's share price for today is $52.48.
Spruce Biosciences's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-40.875.

* 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.


Spruce Biosciences EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Spruce Biosciences EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Spruce 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.

Spruce Biosciences EV-to-FCF Chart

Spruce Biosciences Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -0.62 1.12 -0.86 0.33 -2.14

Spruce Biosciences Quarterly Data
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SPRB vs VXRT, VTVT, ENGN: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Spruce 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.


Spruce Biosciences EV-to-FCF vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Spruce Biosciences EV-to-FCF Calculation

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

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=62.206/-42.769
=-1.45

Spruce Biosciences's current Enterprise Value is $62.21 Mil.
Spruce Biosciences's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-42.77 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 -1.45 mean?
Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) has a EV-to-FCF of -1.45 as of Aug. 21, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Spruce Biosciences and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Spruce Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 321 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Spruce Biosciences' EV-to-FCF too high?
Spruce Biosciences' current EV-to-FCF is -1.45. Based on the distribution chart, Spruce Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 321 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Spruce Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Spruce Biosciences' EV-to-FCF compare to VXRT and VTVT?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Spruce Biosciences ranks #999999 out of 321 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Spruce Biosciences in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.05. 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 16.05, based on 321 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 Spruce Biosciences and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Spruce Biosciences's current EV-to-FCF is -1.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Spruce Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.08, compared to a current price of $52.48 — trading 1186.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is -1.45. Spruce Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Spruce Biosciences (SPRB), the current EV-to-FCF is -1.45 as of Aug. 21, 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 Spruce Biosciences (SPRB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Spruce Biosciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $52.48 is trading 1186.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.08. GuruFocus considers Spruce Biosciences to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SPRB:

  • EV-to-FCF: -1.45
  • GF Value™: $4.08 vs. price of $52.48 (1186.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 42/100 with 1 warning sign

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


Spruce Biosciences Business Description

Address 611 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 740, South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Spruce Biosciences Inc is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapies for rare endocrine disorders with unmet medical needs. The company develops biologics and small-molecule product candidates aimed at addressing diseases with unmet medical needs and limited or no approved therapies. Its product candidate, TA-ERT for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB (MPS IIIB), is a fusion protein comprised of recombinant human alpha-N-acetylglucosaminidase (rhNAGLU) intended as an enzyme replacement therapy for patients who lack rhNAGLU enzyme activity. TA-ERT is designed to restore rhNAGLU enzyme activity in the central nervous system following intracerebroventricular injection and promote clearance of heparan sulfate in the brain.
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