ISCO (International Stem Cell) FCF Yield %: -11.79 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


ISCO International Stem Cell Corp ISCO
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Price $0.18
GF Value $0.13
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is International Stem Cell FCF Yield %?

International Stem Cell ISCO -10.50% 24 FCF Yield % is -11.79 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates ISCO with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Biotechnology companies, International Stem Cell ranks worse than 53.02% on this metric.

FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

As of today, International Stem Cell's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-0.17 Mil, and Market Cap is $1.43 Mil. Therefore, International Stem Cell's FCF Yield % for today is -11.79%.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Stem Cell's FCF Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

ISCO' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -147.03   Med: -19.78   Max: 202.87
Current: -11.79


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Yield % of International Stem Cell was 202.87%. The lowest was -147.03%. And the median was -19.78%.

ISCO's FCF Yield % is ranked worse than
53.02% of 1409 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -9.21 vs ISCO: -11.79

International Stem Cell's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.89%.


International Stem Cell FCF Yield % Explanation

Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.


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International Stem Cell FCF Yield % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for International Stem Cell's FCF Yield % 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.

International Stem Cell FCF Yield % Chart

International Stem Cell Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Yield %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -35.45 22.28 170.48 -24.28 -3.30

International Stem Cell Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
FCF Yield % 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 90.57 -105.75 17.68 9.64 26.46

ISCO vs ZVSA, AXIM, HEPA: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, International Stem Cell's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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.


International Stem Cell FCF Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, International Stem Cell's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Stem Cell's FCF Yield % falls into.


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International Stem Cell FCF Yield % Calculation

FCF Yield % is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.

International Stem Cell's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-0.037 / 1.12056
=-3.30%

International Stem Cell's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=0.09 * 4 / 1.36068
=26.46%

* 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 FCF Yield % →
What does a FCF Yield % of -11.79 mean?
International Stem Cell (ISCO) has a FCF Yield % of -11.79 as of Jul. 06, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on International Stem Cell and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Stem Cell ranks #747 out of 1409 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is International Stem Cell's FCF Yield % too high?
International Stem Cell's current FCF Yield % is -11.79. Based on the distribution chart, International Stem Cell ranks #747 out of 1409 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, International Stem Cell has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Stem Cell's FCF Yield % compare to ZVSA and AXIM?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, International Stem Cell ranks #747 out of 1409 companies for FCF Yield %. This places International Stem Cell in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Yield % for a Biotechnology company?
A good FCF Yield % depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, FCF Yield % 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on International Stem Cell and its competitors. International Stem Cell's current FCF Yield % is -11.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Stem Cell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Stem Cell (ISCO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.13, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 37.7% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -11.79. International Stem Cell's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Stem Cell (ISCO), the current FCF Yield % is -11.79 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.

Is International Stem Cell (ISCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Stem Cell stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 37.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.13. GuruFocus considers International Stem Cell to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ISCO:

  • FCF Yield %: -11.79
  • GF Value™: $0.13 vs. price of $0.18 (37.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 6 warning signs

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


International Stem Cell Business Description

Address 9745 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA, 92131
International Stem Cell Corp is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It is focused on therapeutic and biomedical product development with multiple long-term therapeutic opportunities. The company develops different cell types from its stem cells that may result in therapeutic products. The clinical applications of the company include neural stem cells for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other central nervous system disorders; Liver cells, which are used to treat a variety of congenital and acquired liver diseases; and retinal cells and three-dimensional eye structures. The company operates in three segments, the therapeutic market, the biomedical market, and the anti-aging market. The Biomedical products business segment accounts for the majority of revenue.
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