CRISPR Therapeutics AG (LTS:0VRQ) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 29% Below Median

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LTS:0VRQ CRISPR Therapeutics AG LTS:0VRQ
39 GF Score
Price $52.17
GF Value $5.40
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is CRISPR Therapeutics AG Financial Strength?

CRISPR Therapeutics AG LTS:0VRQ +0.04% 39 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates LTS:0VRQ with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

CRISPR Therapeutics AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.

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.

GuruFocus does not calculate CRISPR Therapeutics AG's interest coverage with the available data. CRISPR Therapeutics AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.59. As of today, CRISPR Therapeutics AG's Altman Z-Score is 2.64.


CRISPR Therapeutics AG  (LTS:0VRQ) 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.

CRISPR Therapeutics AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


CRISPR Therapeutics AG Financial Strength Related Terms


LTS:0VRQ vs LGND, DFTX, XENE: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, CRISPR Therapeutics AG'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.


CRISPR Therapeutics AG Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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CRISPR Therapeutics AG 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:

CRISPR Therapeutics AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-117.27 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $765.10 Mil.

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

GuruFocus does not calculate CRISPR Therapeutics AG's interest coverage with the available data.

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

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. CRISPR Therapeutics AG has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

CRISPR Therapeutics AG'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
=(18.646 + 765.102) / 40
=19.59

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.

CRISPR Therapeutics AG has a Z-score of 2.64, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that CRISPR Therapeutics AG is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may faces bankrupcy risk.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.64 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

* 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 5 mean?
CRISPR Therapeutics AG (LTS:0VRQ) has a Financial Strength of 5 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 CRISPR Therapeutics AG and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, CRISPR Therapeutics AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 10.00.
Is CRISPR Therapeutics AG's Financial Strength too high?
CRISPR Therapeutics AG's current Financial Strength of 5 is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, CRISPR Therapeutics AG has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CRISPR Therapeutics AG's Financial Strength compare to LGND and DFTX?
CRISPR Therapeutics AG's Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, CRISPR Therapeutics AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 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 CRISPR Therapeutics AG and its competitors. CRISPR Therapeutics AG's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CRISPR Therapeutics AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRISPR Therapeutics AG (LTS:0VRQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.40, compared to a current price of $52.17 — trading 866.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. CRISPR Therapeutics AG's overall GF Score™ is 39/100 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 CRISPR Therapeutics AG (LTS:0VRQ), the current Financial Strength is 5 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 CRISPR Therapeutics AG (LTS:0VRQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CRISPR Therapeutics AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $52.17 is trading 866.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.40. GuruFocus considers CRISPR Therapeutics AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0VRQ:

  • Financial Strength: 5 (29% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $5.40 vs. price of $52.17 (866.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 39/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0VRQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CRISPR Therapeutics AG Business Description

Address Baarerstrasse 14, Zug, CHE, 6300
Crispr Therapeutics is a gene editing company focused on the development of Crispr/Cas9-based therapeutics. Crispr/Cas9 stands for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (Crispr)/Crispr-associated protein 9 (Cas9), which is a revolutionary technology for precisely altering specific sequences of genomic DNA. The company is focused on using this technology to treat genetically defined diseases. Crispr's first approved drug is Casgevy, which was developed in collaboration with Vertex Pharmaceuticals and targets sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia. The company is advancing a variety of gene editing programs in immuno-oncology, cardiovascular, and a stem cell-derived therapy to treat Type 1 diabetes.
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