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Ion Beam ApplicationsIOBCF 82 Net Cash per Share is $-19.85 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates IOBCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 300 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ion Beam Applications ranks worse than 333333% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ion Beam Applications's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
IOBCF's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 7.575 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Ion Beam Applications (OTCPK:IOBCF) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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Ion Beam Applications Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Ion Beam Applications Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ion Beam Applications'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.
IOBCF vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications Price-to-Net-Cash vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Ion Beam Applications 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.
Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a Net Cash per Share of $-19.85 as of Dec. 2025. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #999999 out of 300 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is Ion Beam Applications' Net Cash per Share too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current Net Cash per Share is $-19.85. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #999999 out of 300 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' Net Cash per Share compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #999999 out of 300 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Ion Beam Applications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 7.58. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 7.58, based on 300 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. 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 7.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications's current Net Cash per Share is $-19.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.54, compared to a current price of $19.10 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-19.85. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current Net Cash per Share is $-19.85 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.10 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.54.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
Net Cash per Share: $-19.85
GF Value™: $18.54 vs. price of $19.10 (3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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