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International Stem Cell Corporation Quality Score

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Quality29

Weak across most dimensions. This doesn't mean avoid, but the burden of proof is on the bull case.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
0/100
-2.0x

Negative earnings, no valuation support

Cash Flow Multiple
100/100
3.4x

Under 20x cash flow, well covered

Revenue Growth
50/100
3.8%

2–5% CAGR, growing but slowly

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
0.2%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
60/100
0.0%

Mild dilution under 2%

Margin Trend
0/100
-2.4pp

Contracted >2pp, margin pressure

Capital Structure
0/100
$2M

Net debt/FCF of 7.1x, high leverage

2022
$742000
$4.00M
2023
$2.00M
$4.00M
2024
$1.00M
$4.00M
2025
$993000
$4.00M
TTM
$1.00M
$3.00M
CashDebt
Return on Capital
0/100
-9.7%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

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International Stem Cell (ISCO) quality: score, margins and returns

International Stem Cell (ISCO) scores 29/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a lower-quality business), a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on -4.7% operating margins and -9.7% ROIC. Every metric is computed from SEC filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is International Stem Cell (ISCO) a high-quality business?+

International Stem Cell scores 29 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 7 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a lower-quality business on these measures. Recent figures include a -4.7% operating margin and a -9.7% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does International Stem Cell's quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from ISCO's SEC filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where International Stem Cell scores well and where it falls behind.

What is International Stem Cell's return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

International Stem Cell earns about -9.7% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to ISCO's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is International Stem Cell?+

International Stem Cell runs an operating margin of about -4.7% and a net margin of about -6.1%. Revenue has grown at roughly 5.0% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from SEC filings, not investment advice.

How the market compares: US profitability statistics

SourceQuality score computed from the 10-Q filed 11 Aug 2026, covering the period ending 30 Jun 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 12 Oct 2026. How this is calculated.

Fiscal year ends Dec. Sector medians are approximate S&P 500 benchmarks and update periodically. Checks use broad-market heuristics, so sector norms may differ, and the valuation checks are more cyclical than the quality checks.

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