CTKB (Cytek Biosciences) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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CTKB Cytek Biosciences Inc CTKB
71 GF Score
Price $4.45
GF Value $5.83
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Cytek Biosciences Financial Strength?

Cytek Biosciences CTKB -2.30% 71 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CTKB with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.83 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Cytek Biosciences 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.

Cytek Biosciences did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Cytek Biosciences's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16. As of today, Cytek Biosciences's Altman Z-Score is 3.45.


Cytek Biosciences  (NAS:CTKB) 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.

Cytek Biosciences has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Cytek Biosciences Financial Strength Related Terms


CTKB vs CERS, NPCE, CLPT: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Cytek Biosciences'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.


Cytek Biosciences Financial Strength vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Cytek Biosciences's Financial Strength falls into.


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Cytek Biosciences 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:

Cytek Biosciences's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.3 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.5 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $13.8 Mil.

Cytek Biosciences's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Cytek Biosciences 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.

Cytek Biosciences'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
=(13.655 + 13.827) / 176.54
=0.16

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.

Cytek Biosciences has a Z-score of 3.45, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.45 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?
Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Cytek Biosciences and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Cytek Biosciences' Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Cytek Biosciences' Financial Strength too high?
Cytek Biosciences' 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 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Cytek Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cytek Biosciences' Financial Strength compare to CERS and NPCE?
Cytek Biosciences' Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. Historically, Cytek Biosciences' own Financial Strength has ranged from 6.00 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 Cytek Biosciences and its competitors. Cytek Biosciences'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 Cytek Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.83, compared to a current price of $4.45 — trading 23.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Cytek Biosciences' 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 Cytek Biosciences (CTKB), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Cytek Biosciences (CTKB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cytek Biosciences stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.45 is trading 23.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.83. GuruFocus considers Cytek Biosciences to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for CTKB:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (13% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.83 vs. price of $4.45 (23.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Cytek Biosciences Business Description

Other Exchanges 8EQ:Germany
Address 47215 Lakeview Boulevard, Fremont, CA, USA, 94538
Cytek Biosciences Inc is a cell analysis solutions company advancing the next generation of research and clinical tools with its novel technical approach of leveraging the full spectrum of fluorescence signatures from multiple lasers to distinguish fluorescent tags on single cells. Its patented FSP technology optimizes sensitivity and accuracy through its optical and electronic designs that utilize an inventive method of light detection and distribution to a specifically selected number and type of detectors. Its FSP cell analyzers, the Cytek Aurora, Northern Lights, and Cytek Aurora Evo systems, deliver high-resolution, high-content and high-sensitivity cell analysis and address the inherent limitations of other technologies.
71GF Score

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