NERV (Minerva Neurosciences) Financial Strength: 5 (As of Jun. 2026) — 17% Below Median

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What is Minerva Neurosciences Financial Strength?

Minerva Neurosciences NERV 34 Financial Strength is 5 as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates NERV with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Minerva Neurosciences 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.

Minerva Neurosciences has no long-term debt (1). As of today, Minerva Neurosciences's Altman Z-Score is 0.00.

(1) Note: An indication of "no long-term debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no long-term debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.


Minerva Neurosciences  (NAS:NERV) 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.

Minerva Neurosciences has the Financial Strength Rank of 5.


Minerva Neurosciences Financial Strength Related Terms


NERV vs GLSI, TNXP, RNA: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Minerva Neurosciences'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.


Minerva Neurosciences Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Minerva Neurosciences's Financial Strength falls into.


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Minerva Neurosciences 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:

Minerva Neurosciences'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 $-10.64 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.00 Mil.

Minerva Neurosciences's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is

Minerva Neurosciences had no long-term debt (1).

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

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

Minerva Neurosciences'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) / 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.

Minerva Neurosciences 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 5 mean?
Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) 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 Minerva Neurosciences and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Minerva Neurosciences' Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Minerva Neurosciences' Financial Strength too high?
Minerva Neurosciences' current Financial Strength of 5 is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Minerva Neurosciences has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Minerva Neurosciences' Financial Strength compare to GLSI and TNXP?
Minerva Neurosciences' Financial Strength of 5 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Minerva Neurosciences' own Financial Strength has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 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 Minerva Neurosciences and its competitors. Minerva Neurosciences's current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below 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 Minerva Neurosciences stock overvalued right now?
Minerva Neurosciences (NERV) has a current Financial Strength of 5. The current Financial Strength is 5, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 6.00. Minerva Neurosciences' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Minerva Neurosciences (NERV), 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.

Minerva Neurosciences Business Description

Other Exchanges 4MNA:Germany
Address 1500 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
Minerva Neurosciences Inc a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of certain proprietary product candidates to treat patients suffering from central nervous system (CNS) diseases. Its product candidate, Roluperidone, is in development for the treatment of negative symptoms in patients diagnosed with schizophrenia. Its Clinical-Stage Programs include Roluperidone and Seltorexant. The company's operations are organized into one operating and reportable segment focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary product candidates to treat patients suffering from CNS diseases.
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