ICU (SeaStar Medical Holding) Profitability Rank: 1 (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median

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What is SeaStar Medical Holding Profitability Rank?

SeaStar Medical Holding ICU -2.10% 31 Profitability Rank is 1 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates ICU with a GF Score™ of 31/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

SeaStar Medical Holding has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

SeaStar Medical Holding's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -616.42%. As of today, SeaStar Medical Holding's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


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ICU vs TPST, OSRH, CYCN: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, SeaStar Medical Holding's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


SeaStar Medical Holding Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, SeaStar Medical Holding's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SeaStar Medical Holding's Profitability Rank falls into.


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SeaStar Medical Holding Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

SeaStar Medical Holding has the Profitability Rank of 1. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

SeaStar Medical Holding's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-3.791 / 0.615
=-616.42 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

SeaStar Medical Holding has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 1 mean?
SeaStar Medical Holding (ICU) has a Profitability Rank of 1 as of Jun. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on SeaStar Medical Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.00. Over the past decade, SeaStar Medical Holding's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00.
Is SeaStar Medical Holding's Profitability Rank too high?
SeaStar Medical Holding's current Profitability Rank of 1 is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 2.00. Overall, SeaStar Medical Holding has a GF Score™ of 31/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SeaStar Medical Holding's Profitability Rank compare to TPST and OSRH?
SeaStar Medical Holding's Profitability Rank of 1 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, SeaStar Medical Holding's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 2.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Biotechnology company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on SeaStar Medical Holding and its competitors. SeaStar Medical Holding's current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SeaStar Medical Holding stock overvalued right now?
SeaStar Medical Holding (ICU) has a current Profitability Rank of 1. The current Profitability Rank is 1, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.00. SeaStar Medical Holding's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SeaStar Medical Holding (ICU), the current Profitability Rank is 1 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.

SeaStar Medical Holding Business Description

Address 3513 Brighton Boulevard, Suite 410, Denver, CO, USA, 80216
SeaStar Medical Holding Corp is a medical technology company developing proprietary solutions to reduce the consequences of hyperinflammation on vital organs. It is developing and commercializing extracorporeal therapies that target the effector cells that drive systemic inflammation, causing direct tissue damage and secreting a range of pro-inflammatory cytokines that initiate and propagate imbalanced immune responses. The Company is comprised of a single reportable segment, which is its Device Segment.
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