Cosciens Biopharma (TSX:CSCI) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 38% Below Median

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TSX:CSCI Cosciens Biopharma Inc TSX:CSCI
57 GF Score
Price C$7.05
GF Value C$9.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Cosciens Biopharma Profitability Rank?

Cosciens Biopharma TSX:CSCI 57 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates TSX:CSCI with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of C$9.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Cosciens Biopharma has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Cosciens Biopharma's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -38.69%. As of today, Cosciens Biopharma's Piotroski F-Score is 2.


Cosciens Biopharma Profitability Rank Related Terms


TSX:CSCI vs VRTX, REGN, RVMD: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Cosciens Biopharma'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.


Cosciens Biopharma Profitability Rank vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Cosciens Biopharma's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cosciens Biopharma's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Cosciens Biopharma 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.

Cosciens Biopharma has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Cosciens Biopharma's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1.002 / 2.59
=-38.69 %

* 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 2 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

Cosciens Biopharma has an F-score of 2. 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 5 mean?
Cosciens Biopharma (TSX:CSCI) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cosciens Biopharma and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Cosciens Biopharma's Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 8.00.
Is Cosciens Biopharma's Profitability Rank too high?
Cosciens Biopharma's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Cosciens Biopharma has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cosciens Biopharma's Profitability Rank compare to VRTX and REGN?
Cosciens Biopharma's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. Historically, Cosciens Biopharma's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 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 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 Cosciens Biopharma and its competitors. Cosciens Biopharma's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cosciens Biopharma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosciens Biopharma (TSX:CSCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$9.71, compared to a current price of C$7.05 — trading 27.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Cosciens Biopharma's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Cosciens Biopharma (TSX:CSCI), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Cosciens Biopharma (TSX:CSCI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cosciens Biopharma stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$7.05 is trading 27.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$9.71. GuruFocus considers Cosciens Biopharma to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CSCI:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (38% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: C$9.71 vs. price of C$7.05 (27.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 6 warning signs

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


Cosciens Biopharma Business Description

Other Exchanges CSCIF:USAET8:Germany
Address C/o Borden Ladner Gervais Llp, Suite 3400, 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, ON, CAN, M5H 4E3
Cosciens Biopharma Inc is a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing pharmaceutical and diagnostic products and active ingredients for the healthcare and cosmetics industries. It operates through two segments: Active Ingredient and Biopharmaceutical. The Active Ingredient segment, which generates maximum revenue, focuses on plant-based ingredients derived from oats and other renewable resources, including oat beta glucan, oat oil, and avenanthramides. The Biopharmaceutical segment focuses on the development and commercialization of therapeutics and diagnostic tests, including its product Macrilen, and advancing a pre-clinical pipeline targeting unmet medical needs, particularly in rare or orphan indications. It operates in Canada, Germany, the United States, and Austria.
57GF Score

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