DTIL (Precision BioSciences) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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DTIL Precision BioSciences Inc DTIL
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Price $8.72
GF Value $1.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Precision BioSciences Financial Strength?

Precision BioSciences DTIL +2.35% 47 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates DTIL with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Precision BioSciences 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.

Precision BioSciences did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. As of today, Precision BioSciences's Altman Z-Score is -4.90.


Precision BioSciences  (NAS:DTIL) 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.

Precision BioSciences has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Precision BioSciences Financial Strength Related Terms


DTIL vs NERV, VYGR, GLSI: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Precision 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.


Precision BioSciences Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Precision BioSciences's Financial Strength falls into.


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Precision 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:

Precision BioSciences's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.30 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-19.16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $26.49 Mil.

Precision BioSciences's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Precision 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.

Precision BioSciences's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(1.608 + 26.493) / 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.

Precision BioSciences has a Z-score of -4.90, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -4.9 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?
Precision BioSciences (DTIL) has a Financial Strength of 4 as of Jun. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Precision BioSciences and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Precision BioSciences' Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00.
Is Precision BioSciences' Financial Strength too high?
Precision BioSciences' current Financial Strength of 4 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Precision BioSciences has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precision BioSciences' Financial Strength compare to NERV and VYGR?
Precision BioSciences' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Precision BioSciences' own Financial Strength has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 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 Precision BioSciences and its competitors. Precision BioSciences's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precision BioSciences stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision BioSciences (DTIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $8.72 — trading 366.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Precision BioSciences' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Precision BioSciences (DTIL), the current Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 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 Precision BioSciences (DTIL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precision BioSciences stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $8.72 is trading 366.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87. GuruFocus considers Precision BioSciences to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DTIL:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $8.72 (366.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 47/100 with 5 warning signs

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


Precision BioSciences Business Description

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Precision BioSciences Inc clinical stage gene editing company utilizing its proprietary ARCUS platform to concurrently develop two clinical-stage in vivo gene editing therapies. The ARCUS platform is used to develop in vivo gene editing therapies for sophisticated gene edits, including gene insertion (inserting DNA into gene to cause expression/add function), elimination (removing a genome, e.g. viral DNA), and excision (removing a large portion of a defective gene by delivering two ARCUS nucleases in a single adeno-associated virus ("AAV")).
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