ENSC (Ensysce Biosciences) Financial Strength: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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What is Ensysce Biosciences Financial Strength?

Ensysce Biosciences ENSC -2.67% 23 Financial Strength is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates ENSC with a GF Score™ of 23/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Ensysce Biosciences has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.

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.

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


Ensysce Biosciences  (NAS:ENSC) 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.

Ensysce Biosciences has the Financial Strength Rank of 6.


Ensysce Biosciences Financial Strength Related Terms


ENSC vs GNPX, SXTP, ELAB: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ensysce 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.


Ensysce Biosciences Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Ensysce 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:

Ensysce Biosciences'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 $-3.56 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

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

Ensysce 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.

Ensysce 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
=(0.246 + 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.

Ensysce Biosciences 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 6 mean?
Ensysce Biosciences (ENSC) has a Financial Strength of 6 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 Ensysce Biosciences and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Ensysce Biosciences' Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 8.00.
Is Ensysce Biosciences' Financial Strength too high?
Ensysce Biosciences' current Financial Strength of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Ensysce Biosciences has a GF Score™ of 23/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ensysce Biosciences' Financial Strength compare to GNPX and SXTP?
Ensysce Biosciences' Financial Strength of 6 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Ensysce Biosciences' own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 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 Ensysce Biosciences and its competitors. Ensysce Biosciences's current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ensysce Biosciences stock overvalued right now?
Ensysce Biosciences (ENSC) has a current Financial Strength of 6. The current Financial Strength is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Ensysce Biosciences' overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 2 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 Ensysce Biosciences (ENSC), the current Financial Strength is 6 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.

Ensysce Biosciences Business Description

Address 7946 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 201, La Jolla, CA, USA, 92037
Ensysce Biosciences Inc is a clinical-stage biotech company using its proprietary technology platforms to develop safer prescription drugs. The company is developing a new class of powerful, opioids that prevent both drug abuse and overdoses. Its products are anticipated to provide safer options to treat severe pain and assist in preventing deaths caused by opioid abuse, reducing human and economic costs. The company's current development pipeline includes two new drug platforms: an abuse-resistant opioid prodrug technology, theTrypsin Activated Abuse Protection, or the TAAP platform, and an over-dose protection opioid prodrug technology, the Multi-Pill Abuse Resistant, or the MPAR platform. The Company currently operates in one business segment, which is pharmaceuticals.
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