ISCO (International Stem Cell) Mohanram G-Score: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — 20% Above Median


ISCO International Stem Cell Corp ISCO
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What is International Stem Cell Mohanram G-Score?

International Stem Cell ISCO -10.50% 24 Mohanram G-Score is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 5.00. 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.

Mohanram G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. Companies have higher G-score tends to generate higher return. According to his study, the best growth stocks that have a G-Score greater than 6 tend to beat the market, while those with a G-Score lower than 1 tend to have negative absolute returns.

Thus, the zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 6, 7, 8
Bad or low score = 0, 1

International Stem Cell has an G-score of 6. It is a good or high score, which tends to beat the market.

The historical rank and industry rank for International Stem Cell's Mohanram G-Score or its related term are showing as below:

ISCO' s Mohanram G-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3   Med: 5   Max: 7
Current: 6

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski G-score of International Stem Cell was 7. The lowest was 3. And the median was 5.

International Stem Cell  (OTCPK:ISCO) Mohanram G-Score Explanation

Partha Mohanram is the John H. Watson Chair in Value Investing at Rotman and the Acting Vice-Dean of Research Strategy and Resources.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Separating Winners from Losers Among Low Book-to-Market Stocks Using Financial Statement Analysis".

This paper tests whether a strategy based on financial statement analysis of low book-to-market (growth) stocks is successful in differentiating between winners and losers in terms of future stock performance. Based on the research, a strategy based on buying high G-score (6, 7 or 8) firms and shorting low G-score (0 or 1) firms consistently earns significant excess returns. Further, the results do not support a risk based explanation for the book-to-market effect as the strategy returns positive returns in all years, and firms that ex-ante appear less risky have better future returns.

To conclude, one can use a modified fundamental analysis strategy (G-score) to identify mispricing and earn substantial abnormal returns.


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International Stem Cell Mohanram G-Score Historical Data

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International Stem Cell Mohanram G-Score Chart

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ISCO vs ZVSA, AXIM, HEPA: Mohanram G-Score Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, International Stem Cell's Mohanram G-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Mohanram G-Score 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 Mohanram G-Score vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, International Stem Cell's Mohanram G-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where International Stem Cell's Mohanram G-Score falls into.


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International Stem Cell Mohanram G-Score Calculation

The calculation of the Mohanram G-score consists of eight criteria. Assign one point for each criterion met, then add up all the points to get the G-Score.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. It measures how well a company uses its asset to generate earnings.

Score 1 if ROA > ROA Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 2. Cash ROA

Cash ROA equals to Cash Flow from Operations divided by average Total Assets. It measures how well a company uses its asset to generate cash.

Score 1 if Cash ROA > Cash ROA Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 3. CFO and Net Income

Score 1 if CFO > Net Income, 0 otherwise.

Earnings Predictability

Question 4. Earnings Variability

Earnings Variability is measured as the variance of a firm's ROA in the past five years.

Score 1 if Earnings Variability < Earnings Variability Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 5. Sales Growth Variability

Sales Growth Variability is measured as the 5-year variance in sales growth.

Score 1 if Sales Growth Variability < Sales Growth Variability Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Accounting Conservatism

Question 6. Research & Development Intensity

Research & Development Intensity is calcualted by Research & Development divided by the beginning Total Assets.

Score 1 if Research & Development Intensity > Research & Development Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 7. CAPEX Intensity

CAPEX Intensity is calcualted by Capital Expenditure divided by the beginning Total Assets.

Score 1 if CAPEX Intensity > CAPEX Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

Question 8. Advertising Expenditure Intensity

Advertising Expenditure Intensity is calcualted by Advertising Expenditure divided by the beginning Total Assets. Note that Advertising Expenditure is not reported as a seperate line item for many companies, thus Selling, General, & Admin. Expense is used in this calculation.

Score 1 if Advertising Expenditure Intensity > Advertising Expenditure Intensity Industry Median, 0 otherwise.

* 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.

* Note that all the Industry Median used for comparison in his original research, are substituted with Sector Median due to the limitation of data within certain countries.

Good or high score = 6, 7, 8
Bad or low score = 0, 1

International Stem Cell has an G-score of 6. It is a good or high score, which tends to beat the market.

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What does a Mohanram G-Score of 6 mean?
International Stem Cell (ISCO) has a Mohanram G-Score of 6 as of Mar. 2026. G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. View historical data on International Stem Cell and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, International Stem Cell's Mohanram G-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00.
Is International Stem Cell's Mohanram G-Score too high?
International Stem Cell's current Mohanram G-Score of 6 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 7.00. 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 Mohanram G-Score compare to ZVSA and AXIM?
International Stem Cell's Mohanram G-Score of 6 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, International Stem Cell's own Mohanram G-Score has ranged from 3.00 to 7.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Mohanram G-Score for a Biotechnology company?
A good Mohanram G-Score depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Mohanram G-Score 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 Mohanram G-Score mean?
A high Mohanram G-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. G-Score is a financial indicator developed by professor Partha Mohanram to help investors find the best investment opportunities in the growth stocks. View historical data on International Stem Cell and its competitors. International Stem Cell's current Mohanram G-Score is 6, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Mohanram G-Score is 6, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. 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 Mohanram G-Score calculated?
Mohanram G-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For International Stem Cell (ISCO), the current Mohanram G-Score is 6 as of Mar. 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:

  • Mohanram G-Score: 6 (20% above median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • 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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