OVID (Ovid Therapeutics) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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OVID Ovid Therapeutics Inc OVID
48 GF Score
Price $2.33
GF Value $7.32
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Ovid Therapeutics Financial Strength?

Ovid Therapeutics OVID -2.92% 48 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates OVID with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Ovid Therapeutics 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.

GuruFocus does not calculate Ovid Therapeutics's interest coverage with the available data. As of today, Ovid Therapeutics's Altman Z-Score is 7.86.


Ovid Therapeutics  (NAS:OVID) 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.

Ovid Therapeutics has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Ovid Therapeutics Financial Strength Related Terms


OVID vs SGMT, CABA, QTTB: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ovid 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.


Ovid Therapeutics Financial Strength vs Biotechnology Industry

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

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


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Ovid 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:

Ovid Therapeutics's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.00 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-17.85 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11.61 Mil.

Ovid Therapeutics's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

GuruFocus does not calculate Ovid Therapeutics'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. Ovid Therapeutics Inc has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

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

Ovid Therapeutics'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
=(1.459 + 11.611) / 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.

Ovid Therapeutics has a Z-score of 7.86, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 7.86 is strong.

* 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 7 mean?
Ovid Therapeutics (OVID) has a Financial Strength of 7 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 Ovid Therapeutics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Ovid Therapeutics' Financial Strength has ranged from 3.00 to 10.00.
Is Ovid Therapeutics' Financial Strength too high?
Ovid Therapeutics' current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Ovid Therapeutics has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ovid Therapeutics' Financial Strength compare to SGMT and CABA?
Ovid Therapeutics' Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Ovid Therapeutics' 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 Ovid Therapeutics and its competitors. Ovid Therapeutics's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near 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 Ovid Therapeutics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ovid Therapeutics (OVID) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.32, compared to a current price of $2.33 — trading 68.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Ovid Therapeutics' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Ovid Therapeutics (OVID), the current Financial Strength is 7 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 Ovid Therapeutics (OVID) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ovid Therapeutics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.33 is trading 68.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $7.32. GuruFocus considers Ovid Therapeutics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for OVID:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.32 vs. price of $2.33 (68.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 48/100 with 4 warning signs

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


Ovid Therapeutics Business Description

Other Exchanges 1OT:Germany
Address 441 Ninth Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY, USA, 10001
Ovid Therapeutics Inc is a biopharmaceutical company that is dedicated to reducing seizures and meaningfully improving the lives of people affected by rare epilepsies and seizure-related neurological disorders. The company has built a differentiated pipeline of medicines with potential first-in-class drug mechanisms of action to treat seizures. This pipeline has produced two epilepsy programs with potential first-in-class mechanisms of action, and one epilepsy program with a potential best-in-class mechanism of action.
48GF Score

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