ALGS (Aligos Therapeutics) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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ALGS Aligos Therapeutics Inc ALGS
44 GF Score
Price $4.08
GF Value $2.76
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Aligos Therapeutics Financial Strength?

Aligos Therapeutics ALGS -12.63% 44 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates ALGS with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Aligos Therapeutics has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

GuruFocus does not calculate Aligos Therapeutics's interest coverage with the available data. Aligos Therapeutics's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.38. As of today, Aligos Therapeutics's Altman Z-Score is -17.80.


Aligos Therapeutics  (NAS:ALGS) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Aligos Therapeutics has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Aligos Therapeutics Financial Strength Related Terms


ALGS vs SNTI, NTRB, CRVO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Aligos Therapeutics's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Aligos Therapeutics Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Aligos Therapeutics's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Aligos Therapeutics's Financial Strength falls into.


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Aligos Therapeutics Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Aligos Therapeutics's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-26.93 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.66 Mil.

Aligos Therapeutics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Aligos Therapeutics's interest coverage with the available data.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Aligos Therapeutics Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Aligos Therapeutics's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(3.694 + 0.659) / 11.32
=0.38

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Aligos Therapeutics has a Z-score of -17.80, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -17.8 is in distress zone. This implies bankruptcy possibility in the next two years.

* 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 Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 4 mean?
Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Aligos Therapeutics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Aligos Therapeutics' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00.
Is Aligos Therapeutics' Financial Strength too high?
Aligos Therapeutics' current Financial Strength of 4 is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Aligos Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aligos Therapeutics' Financial Strength compare to SNTI and NTRB?
Aligos Therapeutics' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Aligos Therapeutics' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 6.00 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 Financial Strength for a Biotechnology company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Aligos Therapeutics and its competitors. Aligos Therapeutics's current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aligos Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.76, compared to a current price of $4.08 — trading 47.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.00. Aligos Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Aligos Therapeutics (ALGS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aligos Therapeutics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $4.08 is trading 47.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.76. GuruFocus considers Aligos Therapeutics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ALGS:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (near median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.76 vs. price of $4.08 (47.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 44/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Aligos Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges 5WK0:Germany
Address One Corporate Drive, 2nd Floor, South San Francisco, CA, USA, 94080
Aligos Therapeutics Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics for liver diseases and viral infections. Its pipeline includes drug candidates targeting chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), obesity, and coronavirus infections, with programs such as pefivfoscorvir sodium for HBV, ALG-055009 for MASH and obesity, and ALG-097558 for coronavirus infections.
44GF Score

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