CLCS (Cell Source) Financial Strength: 3 (As of Dec. 2024) — Near Median


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What is Cell Source Financial Strength?

Cell Source CLCS +10.38% 35 Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2024, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates CLCS with a GF Score™ of 35/100.

Cell Source has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.

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.

Cell Source did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Cell Source's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.


Cell Source  (OTCPK:CLCS) 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.

Cell Source has the Financial Strength Rank of 3. It displays poor financial strength and is likely in financial distress. Usually this is caused by too much debt for the company.


Cell Source Financial Strength Related Terms


CLCS vs EDSA, CTXR, ASBP: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cell Source'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.


Cell Source Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cell Source's Financial Strength falls into.


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Cell Source 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:

Cell Source's Interest Expense for the months ended in Dec. 2024 was $-0.13 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Dec. 2024 was $-0.68 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $0.00 Mil.

Cell Source's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is

Cell Source 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.

Cell Source's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(10.068 + 0) / 0
=N/A

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.

Cell Source has a Z-score of 0.00, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy 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 3 mean?
Cell Source (CLCS) has a Financial Strength of 3 as of Dec. 2024. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Cell Source and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Cell Source's Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00.
Is Cell Source's Financial Strength too high?
Cell Source's current Financial Strength of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Cell Source has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cell Source's Financial Strength compare to EDSA and CTXR?
Cell Source's Financial Strength of 3 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Cell Source's own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 4.00 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 Cell Source and its competitors. Cell Source's current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cell Source stock overvalued right now?
Cell Source (CLCS) has a current Financial Strength of 3. The current Financial Strength is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Cell Source's overall GF Score™ is 35/100. 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 Cell Source (CLCS), the current Financial Strength is 3 as of Dec. 2024. 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.

Cell Source Business Description

Address 57 West 57th Street, Suite 400, New York, NY, USA, 10019
Cell Source Inc is a biotechnology company focused on developing cell therapy treatments focused on immunotherapy. The company is involved with the development of proprietary immune system management technology. The company's subsidiary commercializes a suite of inventions relating to certain cancer treatments. The other products include Anti-rejection Veto Cell tolerance therapy for both matched and mismatched allogeneic bone marrow transplantations and Anti-rejection Veto Cell tolerance therapy for both matched as well as mismatched organ transplantation.
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