ASCLF (Ascletis Pharma) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — 13% Below Median

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ASCLF Ascletis Pharma Inc ASCLF
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Price $1.42
GF Value $0.02
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Ascletis Pharma Financial Strength?

Ascletis Pharma ASCLF 38 Financial Strength is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates ASCLF with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.02 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Ascletis Pharma has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

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.

Ascletis Pharma did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Ascletis Pharma's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 2.74. As of today, Ascletis Pharma's Altman Z-Score is 35.35.


Ascletis Pharma  (OTCPK:ASCLF) 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.

Ascletis Pharma has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Ascletis Pharma Financial Strength Related Terms


ASCLF vs VRTX, REGN, ALNY: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ascletis Pharma'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.


Ascletis Pharma Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Ascletis Pharma's Financial Strength falls into.


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Ascletis Pharma 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:

Ascletis Pharma's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-0.01 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was $-41.27 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was $0.33 Mil.

Ascletis Pharma's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Ascletis Pharma did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

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

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

Ascletis Pharma's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(0.408 + 0.325) / 0.268
=2.74

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.

Ascletis Pharma has a Z-score of 35.35, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 35.35 is strong.

* 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 7 mean?
Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Dec. 2025. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Ascletis Pharma and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Ascletis Pharma's Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00.
Is Ascletis Pharma's Financial Strength too high?
Ascletis Pharma's current Financial Strength of 7 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Ascletis Pharma has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascletis Pharma's Financial Strength compare to VRTX and REGN?
Ascletis Pharma's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Ascletis Pharma's own Financial Strength has ranged from 7.00 to 9.00 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 Ascletis Pharma and its competitors. Ascletis Pharma's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascletis Pharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.02, compared to a current price of $1.42 — trading 7000% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Ascletis Pharma's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 5 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 Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Ascletis Pharma (ASCLF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascletis Pharma stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $1.42 is trading 7000% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.02. GuruFocus considers Ascletis Pharma to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for ASCLF:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.02 vs. price of $1.42 (7000% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 38/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Ascletis Pharma Business Description

Other Exchanges 01672:Hong Kong2VJ:Germany
Address No. 248 Queen’s Road East, 40th Floor, Dah Sing Financial Centre, Wanchai, HKG, 311200
Ascletis Pharma Inc is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the research and development, production, marketing, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The drug candidates of the company in the pipeline in their different stages of development such as ASC30, ASC47, ASC39, ASC36i, ASC35, ASC50, and among others.
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