HCWB (HCW Biologics) Total Payout Ratio: 3.51 (As of Jul. 19, 2026)

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Price $4.00
GF Value $43.74
Valuation Possible Value Trap
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What is HCW Biologics Total Payout Ratio?

HCW Biologics HCWB -1.96% 37 Total Payout Ratio is 3.51 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates HCWB with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $43.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

HCW Biologics's current Total Payout Ratio is 3.51.

HCW Biologics Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

HCW Biologics Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for HCW Biologics's Total Payout Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
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HCW Biologics Total Payout Ratio Chart

HCW Biologics Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
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HCW Biologics Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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HCWB vs KAPA, IMNN, MTVA: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, HCW Biologics's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Ratio 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.

HCW Biologics Total Payout Ratio vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, HCW Biologics's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where HCW Biologics's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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HCW Biologics Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

HCW Biologics's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 8.034 + 0) / -7.96
=1.01

HCW Biologics's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (0 + 0 + 0) / 3.472
=0.00

* 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 Total Payout Ratio →
What does a Total Payout Ratio of 3.51 mean?
HCW Biologics (HCWB) has a Total Payout Ratio of 3.51 as of Jul. 19, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on HCW Biologics and its competitors.
Is HCW Biologics' Total Payout Ratio too high?
HCW Biologics' current Total Payout Ratio is 3.51. Overall, HCW Biologics has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HCW Biologics' Total Payout Ratio compare to KAPA and IMNN?
HCW Biologics' Total Payout Ratio of 3.51 can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Biotechnology company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Biotechnology industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on HCW Biologics and its competitors. HCW Biologics's current Total Payout Ratio is 3.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HCW Biologics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCW Biologics (HCWB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $43.74, compared to a current price of $4.00 — trading 90.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 3.51. HCW Biologics' overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For HCW Biologics (HCWB), the current Total Payout Ratio is 3.51 as of Jul. 19, 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 HCW Biologics (HCWB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HCW Biologics stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $4.00 is trading 90.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $43.74. GuruFocus considers HCW Biologics to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for HCWB:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 3.51
  • GF Value™: $43.74 vs. price of $4.00 (90.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 37/100 with 7 warning signs

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

HCW Biologics Business Description

Address 2929 N. Commerce Parkway, Miramar, FL, USA, 33025
HCW Biologics Inc is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing transformative fusion immunotherapeutics to support or treat diseases promoted by chronic inflammation. It has created novel compounds that represent a new class of drugs that it believes has the potential to fundamentally change the treatment of autoimmune disorders and other proinflammatory diseases, cancer and senescence-associated dysplasia. The company has developed two proprietary drug discovery and development platforms which it uses to create novel fusion immunotherapeutics: The TOBI (Tissue factOr-Based fusIon) platform, and The T-cell Receptor Beta Chain constant region (TRBC) platform. It operates and manages its business as one reportable segment.
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