HOWL (Werewolf Therapeutics) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Jun. 2026) — 20% Below Median

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HOWL Werewolf Therapeutics Inc HOWL
32 GF Score
Price $0.38
GF Value $3.78
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Werewolf Therapeutics Financial Strength?

Werewolf Therapeutics HOWL -4.02% 32 Financial Strength is 4 as of Jun. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates HOWL with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Werewolf Therapeutics 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.

Werewolf Therapeutics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 15.07. Werewolf Therapeutics's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Werewolf Therapeutics's Altman Z-Score is -29.14.


Werewolf Therapeutics  (NAS:HOWL) 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.

Werewolf Therapeutics has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Werewolf Therapeutics Financial Strength Related Terms


HOWL vs CVM, MRKR, ZIVO: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Werewolf Therapeutics'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.


Werewolf Therapeutics Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Werewolf Therapeutics's Financial Strength falls into.


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Werewolf Therapeutics 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:

Werewolf Therapeutics's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.48 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $7.16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

Werewolf Therapeutics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-1*7.158/-0.475
=15.07

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

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

Werewolf Therapeutics'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
=(0 + 0) / 84
=0.00

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.

Werewolf Therapeutics has a Z-score of -29.14, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -29.14 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?
Werewolf Therapeutics (HOWL) 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 Werewolf Therapeutics and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Werewolf Therapeutics' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Werewolf Therapeutics' Financial Strength too high?
Werewolf Therapeutics' 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 3.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Werewolf Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Werewolf Therapeutics' Financial Strength compare to CVM and MRKR?
Werewolf Therapeutics' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Werewolf Therapeutics' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 Werewolf Therapeutics and its competitors. Werewolf Therapeutics'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 Werewolf Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werewolf Therapeutics (HOWL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.78, compared to a current price of $0.38 — trading 89.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00. Werewolf Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 32/100 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 Werewolf Therapeutics (HOWL), 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 Werewolf Therapeutics (HOWL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Werewolf Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $0.38 is trading 89.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.78. GuruFocus considers Werewolf Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HOWL:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (20% below median its 10-year median of 5.00)
  • GF Value™: $3.78 vs. price of $0.38 (89.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Werewolf Therapeutics Business Description

Address 200 Talcott Avenue, 2nd Floor, Watertown, MA, USA, 02472
Werewolf Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company pioneering the development of therapeutics engineered to stimulate the body's immune system for the treatment of cancer and other immune-mediated conditions. It is leveraging the proprietary PREDATOR platform to design conditionally activated molecules that stimulate both adaptive and innate immunity with the goal of addressing the limitations of conventional proinflammatory immune therapies. It has one reportable segment, which focuses on the discovery and development of cancer therapeutics.
32GF Score

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