Viking TherapeuticsVKTX +2.95%33 EV-to-FCF is -11.96 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates VKTX with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 330 Biotechnology companies, Viking 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, Viking Therapeutics's Enterprise Value is $4,070.98 Mil.
Viking Therapeutics's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-340.33 Mil. Therefore, Viking Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF for today is -11.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Viking Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
VKTX'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.98 Med: 0 Max: 0
Current: -11.96
VKTX's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 100% of 330
companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: 16.33
vs VKTX: -11.96
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.
Viking Therapeutics's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Viking Therapeutics's share price for today is $41.14.
Viking 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 $-4.140.
* 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.
Viking Therapeutics EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Viking Therapeutics EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Viking 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, Viking 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.
Viking Therapeutics EV-to-FCF vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Viking Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Viking Therapeutics's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Viking Therapeutics's current Enterprise Value is $4,070.98 Mil.
Viking 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 $-340.33 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.
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) has a EV-to-FCF of -11.96 as of Jul. 09, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Viking Therapeutics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Viking Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Viking Therapeutics' EV-to-FCF too high?
Viking Therapeutics' current EV-to-FCF is -11.96. Based on the distribution chart, Viking Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 330 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Viking Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Viking Therapeutics' EV-to-FCF compare to EWTX and ACAD?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Viking Therapeutics ranks #999999 out of 330 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Viking Therapeutics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.33. 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 16.33, 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 Viking Therapeutics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Viking Therapeutics's current EV-to-FCF is -11.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Viking Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) has a current EV-to-FCF of -11.96. The current EV-to-FCF is -11.96. Viking Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 3 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 Viking Therapeutics (VKTX), the current EV-to-FCF is -11.96 as of Jul. 09, 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.
Viking Therapeutics Inc is a healthcare service provider. The company specializes in the area of biopharmaceutical development focused on metabolic and endocrine disorders. The company's clinical program pipeline consists of VK2809, VK5211, and VK0214 products. VK2809 and VK0214 are orally available, tissue and receptor-subtype-selective agonists of the thyroid hormone receptor beta. VK5211 is an orally available, non-steroidal selective androgen receptor modulator.
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