ZLAB (Zai Lab) FCF Yield %: -6.37 (As of Jun. 26, 2026)


ZLAB Zai Lab Ltd ZLAB
64 GF Score
Price $18.52
GF Value $30.30
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 8 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Zai Lab FCF Yield %?

Zai Lab ZLAB +0.76% 64 FCF Yield % is -6.37 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates ZLAB with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,418 Biotechnology companies, Zai Lab ranks better than 58.74% 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, Zai Lab's Trailing 12-Month Free Cash Flow is $-132.8 Mil, and Market Cap is $2,084.3 Mil. Therefore, Zai Lab's FCF Yield % for today is -6.37%.

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

ZLAB' s FCF Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -19.99   Med: -8.44   Max: -0.69
Current: -6.37


During the past 11 years, the highest FCF Yield % of Zai Lab was -0.69%. The lowest was -19.99%. And the median was -8.44%.

ZLAB's FCF Yield % is ranked better than
58.74% of 1418 companies
in the Biotechnology industry
Industry Median: -9.715 vs ZLAB: -6.37

Zai Lab's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -34.34%.


Zai Lab 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.


Zai Lab FCF Yield % Related Terms


Zai Lab FCF Yield % Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Zai Lab'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.

Zai Lab FCF Yield % Chart

Zai Lab 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 -9.47 -13.32 -7.78 -9.79 -8.41

Zai Lab 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 -6.69 -3.66 -3.86 -5.60 -6.55

ZLAB vs TYRA, TRVI, OCUL: FCF Yield % Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Zai Lab'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.


Zai Lab FCF Yield % vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Zai Lab's FCF Yield % falls into.


ZLAB
64GF Score
Zai Lab Ltd ZLAB
FCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Zai Lab 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.

Zai Lab's FCF Yield % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow / Market Cap
=-164.213 / 1951.67196
=-8.41%

Zai Lab's annualized FCF Yield % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Yield %=Free Cash Flow * Annualized Factor / Market Cap
=-34.202 * 4 / 2088.34263
=-6.55%

* 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 -6.37 mean?
Zai Lab (ZLAB) has a FCF Yield % of -6.37 as of Jun. 26, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Zai Lab and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zai Lab ranks #585 out of 1418 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Zai Lab's FCF Yield % too high?
Zai Lab's current FCF Yield % is -6.37. Based on the distribution chart, Zai Lab ranks #585 out of 1418 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zai Lab has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zai Lab's FCF Yield % compare to TYRA and TRVI?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Zai Lab ranks #585 out of 1418 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Zai Lab in the upper 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 Zai Lab and its competitors. Zai Lab's current FCF Yield % is -6.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zai Lab stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zai Lab (ZLAB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.30, compared to a current price of $18.52 — trading 38.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is -6.37. Zai Lab's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 8 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 Zai Lab (ZLAB), the current FCF Yield % is -6.37 as of Jun. 26, 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 Zai Lab (ZLAB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zai Lab stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $18.52 is trading 38.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $30.30. GuruFocus considers Zai Lab to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for ZLAB:

  • FCF Yield %: -6.37
  • GF Value™: $30.30 vs. price of $18.52 (38.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 8 warning signs

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


Zai Lab Business Description

Other Exchanges 09688:Hong Kong1ZLB:Germany
Address 899 Halei Road, Building B, Pudong, Shanghai, CHN, 201203
Zai Lab Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company focusing on discovering or licensing, developing, and commercializing proprietary therapeutics that address areas of unmet medical need including in the fields of oncology, autoimmune and infectious diseases. Zai Lab has a diverse pipeline of potentially first-in-class product candidates developed through in-house R&D and global partnerships. The company has successfully commercialized several products in China, including Zejula, Optune, Qinlock, and Nuzyra, with plans for further expansion The pipeline of proprietary drug candidates of the company includes ZL-1222, ZL-1311, ZL-6201 and many others.
64GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ZLAB

FCF Yield % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$18.52
Price
$30.30
GF Value