BLFS (BioLife Solutions) Financial Strength: 8 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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BLFS BioLife Solutions Inc BLFS
71 GF Score
Price $30.77
GF Value $28.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is BioLife Solutions Financial Strength?

BioLife Solutions BLFS -1.22% 71 Financial Strength is 8 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates BLFS with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.96 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

BioLife Solutions has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.

Good Sign:

BioLife Solutions Inc shows strong financial strength.

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 BioLife Solutions's interest coverage with the available data. BioLife Solutions's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, BioLife Solutions's Altman Z-Score is 30.78.


BioLife Solutions  (NAS:BLFS) 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.

BioLife Solutions has the Financial Strength Rank of 8. It shows strong financial strength and is unlikely to fall into distressed situations.


BioLife Solutions Financial Strength Related Terms


BLFS vs STAA, ATRC, KMTS: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, BioLife Solutions'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.


BioLife Solutions Financial Strength vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, BioLife Solutions's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BioLife Solutions's Financial Strength falls into.


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BioLife Solutions 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:

BioLife Solutions'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 $0.03 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.04 Mil.

BioLife Solutions's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate BioLife Solutions'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. BioLife Solutions Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

BioLife Solutions'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
=(4.815 + 10.042) / 110
=0.14

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.

BioLife Solutions has a Z-score of 30.78, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 30.78 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 8 mean?
BioLife Solutions (BLFS) has a Financial Strength of 8 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 BioLife Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, BioLife Solutions' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is BioLife Solutions' Financial Strength too high?
BioLife Solutions' current Financial Strength of 8 is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, BioLife Solutions has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BioLife Solutions' Financial Strength compare to STAA and ATRC?
BioLife Solutions' Financial Strength of 8 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. Historically, BioLife Solutions' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments 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 BioLife Solutions and its competitors. BioLife Solutions's current Financial Strength is 8, which is near 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 BioLife Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioLife Solutions (BLFS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.96, compared to a current price of $30.77 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 8, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.00. BioLife Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 BioLife Solutions (BLFS), the current Financial Strength is 8 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 BioLife Solutions (BLFS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BioLife Solutions stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $30.77 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $28.96. GuruFocus considers BioLife Solutions to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BLFS:

  • Financial Strength: 8 (near median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $28.96 vs. price of $30.77 (6.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


BioLife Solutions Business Description

Other Exchanges BJX1:Germany
Address 3303 Monte Villa Parkway, Suite 310, Bothell, WA, USA, 98021
BioLife Solutions Inc is a life sciences company that develops, manufactures, and markets bioproduction products and services that are designed to improve quality and de-risk biologic manufacturing, distribution, and transportation in the cell and gene therapy ("CGT") industry. The company provides solutions such as Cell Processing, Cold Chain, and Thawing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Cell Processing through the biopreservation product "CryoStor". Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
71GF Score

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