HCW BiologicsHCWB +0.68%39 Peter Lynch Fair Value is $-486.75 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCWB with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.77 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 67 Biotechnology companies, HCW Biologics ranks worse than 1492535.82% on this metric.
Peter Lynch Fair Value applies to growing companies. The ideal range for the growth rate is between 10 - 20% a year. Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E value for a growth company equals its growth rate, that is PEG = 1. The earnings here is trailing twelve month (TTM) earnings. For non-bank companies, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for EBITDA per share over the past 5 years. For Banks, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for Book Value per share over the past 5 years. If 5-Year Growth Rate is greater than 25% a year, we use 25. If 5-Year Growth Rate is smaller than 5% a year, we do not calculate Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Here, as of today, HCW Biologics's PEG is 1. HCW Biologics's 5-Year TTM EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.62.
HCW Biologics's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-56.47. Therefore, the Peter Lynch Fair Value for today is $-486.75.
As of today (2026-07-08), HCW Biologics's share price is $4.47. HCW Biologics's Peter Lynch fair value is $-486.75. Therefore, HCW Biologics's Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value Ratio for today is N/A.
The historical rank and industry rank for HCW Biologics's Peter Lynch Fair Value or its related term are showing as below:
HCWB's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 1.21 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value only.
Note: Please don't confuse Peter Lynch Fair Value with the value reached in Peter Lynch Chart.
HCW Biologics (NAS:HCWB) Peter Lynch Fair Value Explanation
Peter Lynch Fair Value applies to growing companies. The ideal range for the growth rate is between 10 - 20% a year.
Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E value for a growth company equals its growth rate, that is PEG = 1. The earnings here is trailing twelve month (TTM) earnings. For non-bank companies, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for EBITDA per share over the past 5 years. For Banks, the growth rate we use is the average growth rate for Book Value per share over the past 5 years.
Please don't confuse Peter Lynch Fair Value with the value reached in Peter Lynch Chart. In Peter Lynch chart, a fixed P/E ratio of 15 is used to draw the Earnings Line. Therefore the value reached has a P/E ratio of 15. But in Peter Lynch Fair Value calculation, P/E equals to the growth rate of EBITDA per share over the past 5 years, which is 8.62 instead of 15 in this case.
HCW Biologics's Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value Ratio for today is calculated as
Price to Peter Lynch Fair Value
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Share Price
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Peter Lynch Fair Value
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4.47
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-486.75
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N/A
* 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.
HCW Biologics Peter Lynch Fair Value Related Terms
HCW Biologics Peter Lynch Fair Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HCW Biologics's Peter Lynch Fair Value 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.
HCWB vs KAPA, IMNN, MTVA: Peter Lynch Fair Value Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, HCW Biologics's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value 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.
HCW Biologics Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, HCW Biologics's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HCW Biologics's Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value falls into.
HCW Biologics's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-56.47.
* 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.
** Please be aware that the 5-Year TTM EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated based on TTM data over the last 5 years. For quarterly reported companies, the TTM data adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months. For companies that report semi-annually, annually, or do not have enough quarterly data, GuruFocus uses the annual data as the TTM data.
If 5-Year Earnings Growth Rate is greater than 25% a year, we use 25.
If 5-Year Earnings Growth Rate is smaller than 5% a year, we do not calculate Peter Lynch Fair Value.
Please note that we use the 5-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share as the growth rate for non-bank companies, as EBITDA growth is subject to less manipulations than net earnings per share. For banks, we use the 5-year average growth rate of Book Value per share as the growth rate. The reason is that EBITDA is not applicable to Banks and Book value is a relative important measurement for Banks. In the calculation, PEG=1 because Peter Lynch thinks that the fair P/E ratio of the growth stock is equal to its earnings growth rate.
What does a Peter Lynch Fair Value of $-486.75 mean?
HCW Biologics (HCWB) has a Peter Lynch Fair Value of $-486.75 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Peter Lynch Fair Value is the stock value based on a company's current earnings and five-year earnings growth, assuming a PEG of one. View historical data on HCW Biologics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HCW Biologics ranks #999999 out of 67 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is HCW Biologics' Peter Lynch Fair Value too high?
HCW Biologics' current Peter Lynch Fair Value is $-486.75. Based on the distribution chart, HCW Biologics ranks #999999 out of 67 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, HCW Biologics has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCW Biologics' Peter Lynch Fair Value compare to KAPA and IMNN?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, HCW Biologics ranks #999999 out of 67 companies for Peter Lynch Fair Value. This places HCW Biologics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Peter Lynch Fair Value is 1.21. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Peter Lynch Fair Value for a Biotechnology company?
The median Peter Lynch Fair Value among Biotechnology companies is 1.21, based on 67 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Peter Lynch Fair Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Peter Lynch Fair Value 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 Peter Lynch Fair Value mean?
A high Peter Lynch Fair Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Peter Lynch Fair Value is the stock value based on a company's current earnings and five-year earnings growth, assuming a PEG of one. View historical data on HCW Biologics and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Peter Lynch Fair Value is 1.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HCW Biologics's current Peter Lynch Fair Value is $-486.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCW Biologics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCW Biologics (HCWB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.77, compared to a current price of $4.47 — trading 89.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Peter Lynch Fair Value is $-486.75. HCW Biologics' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Peter Lynch Fair Value calculated?
Peter Lynch Fair Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HCW Biologics (HCWB), the current Peter Lynch Fair Value is $-486.75 as of Jul. 08, 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 HCW Biologics (HCWB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCW Biologics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.47 is trading 89.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.77.
GuruFocus considers HCW Biologics to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for HCWB:
Peter Lynch Fair Value: $-486.75
GF Value™: $43.77 vs. price of $4.47 (89.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCWB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HCW Biologics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative fusion immunotherapeutics to support or treat diseases promoted by chronic inflammation. It has created novel compounds that represent a new class of drugs that it believes has the potential to fundamentally change the treatment of autoimmune disorders and other proinflammatory diseases, cancer and senescence-associated dysplasia. The company has developed two proprietary drug discovery and development platforms which it uses to create novel fusion immunotherapeutics: The TOBI (Tissue factOr-Based fusIon) platform, and The T-cell Receptor Beta Chain constant region (TRBC) platform. It operates and manages its business as one reportable segment.
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