IRD (Opus Genetics) Financial Strength: 4 (As of Mar. 2026) — 50% Below Median

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IRD Opus Genetics Inc IRD
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Price $3.70
GF Value $0.36
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Opus Genetics Financial Strength?

Opus Genetics IRD -2.12% 24 Financial Strength is 4 as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates IRD with a GF Score™ of 24/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Opus Genetics 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.

Opus Genetics did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. Opus Genetics's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.14. As of today, Opus Genetics's Altman Z-Score is -7.64.


Opus Genetics  (NAS:IRD) 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.

Opus Genetics has the Financial Strength Rank of 4.


Opus Genetics Financial Strength Related Terms


IRD vs TTRX, VRXA, IFRX: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Opus Genetics'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.


Opus Genetics Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Opus Genetics's Financial Strength falls into.


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Opus Genetics 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:

Opus Genetics's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.65 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-14.36 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.20 Mil.

Opus Genetics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Opus Genetics 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.

Opus Genetics'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 + 1.198) / 8.628
=0.14

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.

Opus Genetics has a Z-score of -7.64, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of -7.64 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?
Opus Genetics (IRD) has a Financial Strength of 4 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 Opus Genetics and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Opus Genetics' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Opus Genetics' Financial Strength too high?
Opus Genetics' current Financial Strength of 4 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Opus Genetics has a GF Score™ of 24/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Opus Genetics' Financial Strength compare to TTRX and VRXA?
Opus Genetics' Financial Strength of 4 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Opus Genetics' own Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 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 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 Opus Genetics and its competitors. Opus Genetics's current Financial Strength is 4, which is 50% 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 Opus Genetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Opus Genetics (IRD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $3.70 — trading 927.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 4, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Opus Genetics' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 4 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 Opus Genetics (IRD), the current Financial Strength is 4 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 Opus Genetics (IRD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Opus Genetics stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.70 is trading 927.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36. GuruFocus considers Opus Genetics to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for IRD:

  • Financial Strength: 4 (50% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $3.70 (927.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 24/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Opus Genetics Business Description

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Address 8 Davis Drive, Suite 220, Durham, NC, USA, 27713
Opus Genetics Inc is a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company developing therapies to treat patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and therapies to treat patients with other retinal and refractive disorders. The pipeline includes seven adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based programs, led by OPGx-LCA5 for LCA5-related mutations and OPGx-BEST1 for BEST1-related retinal degeneration, with additional candidates targeting RHO, CNGB1, RDH12, NMNAT1, and MERTK. The company operates in one operating segment, which is the business of developing products related to vision performance and health.
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