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Galmed PharmaceuticalsGLMD -7.18%29 Net Cash per Share is $2.03 as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 1.57. GuruFocus rates GLMD with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 795 Biotechnology companies, Galmed Pharmaceuticals ranks better than 98.49% on this metric.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals (NAS:GLMD) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Galmed Pharmaceuticals Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Galmed Pharmaceuticals's Net Cash per Share 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.
GLMD vs SXTP, GNPX, HCWB: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Galmed Pharmaceuticals's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals Price-to-Net-Cash vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Galmed Pharmaceuticals's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Galmed Pharmaceuticals's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals (GLMD) has a Net Cash per Share of $2.03 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Galmed Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 1.57. Over the past decade, Galmed Pharmaceuticals' Net Cash per Share has ranged from 0.21 to 20.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Galmed Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 795 companies in the Biotechnology industry, placing it in the top 1.5%.
Is Galmed Pharmaceuticals' Net Cash per Share too high?
Galmed Pharmaceuticals' current Net Cash per Share of $2.03 is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 20.10. The Biotechnology industry median Net Cash per Share is 5.30. Galmed Pharmaceuticals' value of $2.03 is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Galmed Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 795 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Galmed Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Galmed Pharmaceuticals' Net Cash per Share compare to SXTP and GNPX?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Galmed Pharmaceuticals ranks #12 out of 795 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Galmed Pharmaceuticals in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 5.30. Galmed Pharmaceuticals' value of $2.03 is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Galmed Pharmaceuticals' own Net Cash per Share has ranged from 0.21 to 20.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.57 vs. the industry median of 5.30, Galmed Pharmaceuticals has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Biotechnology company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Biotechnology companies is 5.30, based on 795 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Galmed Pharmaceuticals's current Net Cash per Share of $2.03 is 61.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Galmed Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 5.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Galmed Pharmaceuticals's current Net Cash per Share is $2.03, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 1.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Galmed Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Galmed Pharmaceuticals (GLMD) has a current Net Cash per Share of $2.03. The current Net Cash per Share is $2.03, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 1.57 and 61.7% below the Biotechnology industry median of 5.30. Galmed Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Galmed Pharmaceuticals (GLMD), the current Net Cash per Share is $2.03 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.
Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a biopharmaceutical company. The company focuses on the development of Aramchol for combination therapy for GI oncological indications. The company is actively pursuing opportunities in the biotech and medtech spaces to expand and diversify its product pipeline targeting GI, cardiometabolic indications and other product candidates.
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