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VaxartMEX:VXRT 49 Financial Strength is 7 as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 5.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:VXRT with a GF Score™ of 49/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.
Vaxart has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.
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.
Vaxart did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.
Vaxart's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.07.
As of today, Vaxart's Altman Z-Score is -0.48.
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.
Vaxart has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.
Vaxart Financial Strength Related Terms
MEX:VXRT vs ENGN, NTHI, PMN: Financial Strength Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Vaxart'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.
Vaxart Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Vaxart's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vaxart's Financial Strength falls into.
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:
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.
Vaxart has a Z-score of -0.48, indicating it is in Distress Zones. This implies bankrupcy possibility in the next two years.
Warning Sign:
Altman Z-score of -0.48 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.
Vaxart (MEX:VXRT) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Vaxart and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 5.00. Over the past decade, Vaxart's Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 8.00.
Is Vaxart's Financial Strength too high?
Vaxart's current Financial Strength of 7 is 40% above 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, Vaxart has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vaxart's Financial Strength compare to ENGN and NTHI?
Vaxart's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Vaxart's 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 Vaxart and its competitors. Vaxart's current Financial Strength is 7, which is 40% above 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 Vaxart stock overvalued right now?
Vaxart (MEX:VXRT) has a current Financial Strength of 7. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 5.00. Vaxart's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Vaxart (MEX:VXRT), the current Financial Strength is 7 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.
Vaxart Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It focuses on the development of oral recombinant vaccines based on its Vector Adjuvant Antigen Standardized Technology to protect against a wide range of infectious diseases. The products under its tablet pipeline consist of the treatment of Coronavirus, Norovirus, Seasonal Influenza, RSV(respiratory syncytial virus), and HPV(Human papillomavirus) Therapeutic. It operates in a single segment, which is the discovery and development of oral recombinant protein vaccines. Geographically, all the business activity functions through the region of the United States.
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