This page shows International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 16 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of International Stem Cell Corp's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
International Stem Cell Corp has an operating margin of -2.9%, meaning the company retains $-3 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 15/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is down from -0.8% the prior year.
International Stem Cell Corp's revenue grew a modest 0.2% year-over-year to $9.1M. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 47/100.
International Stem Cell Corp has a moderate D/E ratio of -2.19. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 60/100.
International Stem Cell Corp's current ratio of 0.74 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 9/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
While International Stem Cell Corp generated $8K in operating cash flow, capex of $43K consumed most of it, leaving -$35K in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 29/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
International Stem Cell Corp passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, International Stem Cell Corp generates $-0.02 in operating cash flow ($8K OCF vs -$418K net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.
International Stem Cell Corp earns $-1.8 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense (-$267K vs $151K). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
International Stem Cell Corp generated $9.1M in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 0.2% from the prior year.
International Stem Cell Corp's EBITDA was -$48K in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 134.8% from the prior year.
International Stem Cell Corp reported -$418K in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 100.0% from the prior year.
International Stem Cell Corp earned $-0.05 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 66.7% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
International Stem Cell Corp generated -$35K in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 77.1% from the prior year.
International Stem Cell Corp held $993K in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
International Stem Cell Corp had 8M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 0.0% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
International Stem Cell Corp's gross margin was 55.7% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 2.9 percentage points from the prior year.
International Stem Cell Corp's operating margin was -2.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 2.2 percentage points from the prior year.
International Stem Cell Corp's net profit margin was -4.6% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
International Stem Cell Corp invested $684K in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 4.1% from the prior year.
International Stem Cell Corp invested $43K in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 74.1% from the prior year.
ISCO Income Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.2M-9.0% | $2.4M-3.2% | $2.4M+14.9% | $2.1M-13.0% | $2.4M+12.3% | $2.2M-6.5% | $2.3M+9.5% | $2.1M |
| Cost of Revenue | $1.1M+1.7% | $1.0M+13.1% | $927K-6.6% | $992K+0.2% | $990K+1.6% | $974K+6.7% | $913K+2.9% | $887K |
| Gross Profit | $1.1M-17.6% | $1.3M-13.1% | $1.5M+33.7% | $1.1M-21.9% | $1.5M+20.8% | $1.2M-15.0% | $1.4M+14.2% | $1.2M |
| R&D Expenses | $177K+12.0% | $158K-2.5% | $162K-13.4% | $187K-11.0% | $210K+12.3% | $187K+125.3% | $83K-53.1% | $177K |
| SG&A Expenses | $946K+19.9% | $789K-12.8% | $905K+1.5% | $892K-1.7% | $907K+11.2% | $816K-7.7% | $884K-2.8% | $909K |
| Operating Income | -$313K-433.0% | $94K-43.7% | $167K+177.7% | -$215K-521.6% | $51K+156.7% | -$90K-160.4% | $149K+183.7% | -$178K |
| Interest Expense | $35K-5.4% | $37K-2.6% | $38K-7.3% | $41K+5.1% | $39K+11.4% | $35K0.0% | $35K-2.8% | $36K |
| Income Tax | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Income | -$348K-710.5% | $57K-55.8% | $129K+150.4% | -$256K-2427.3% | $11K+108.8% | -$125K-205.0% | $119K+155.6% | -$214K |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | $0.00-100.0% | $0.01+133.3% | $-0.03 | N/A | $-0.02-300.0% | $0.01+133.3% | $-0.03 |
ISCO Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4.8M-8.8% | $5.3M-4.8% | $5.5M-1.4% | $5.6M+8.7% | $5.2M-0.1% | $5.2M-7.4% | $5.6M+4.2% | $5.4M |
| Current Assets | $3.4M-8.7% | $3.7M-2.8% | $3.8M+0.1% | $3.8M+7.8% | $3.6M+2.0% | $3.5M-8.6% | $3.8M+6.3% | $3.6M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $993K+2.8% | $966K+5.0% | $920K-36.6% | $1.5M+18.0% | $1.2M-5.9% | $1.3M+1.3% | $1.3M-6.9% | $1.4M |
| Inventory | $1.5M-4.8% | $1.6M+2.6% | $1.6M+23.2% | $1.3M+9.5% | $1.1M-17.0% | $1.4M-2.2% | $1.4M+11.2% | $1.3M |
| Accounts Receivable | $723K-28.8% | $1.0M-7.8% | $1.1M+29.4% | $851K-19.6% | $1.1M+55.6% | $680K-16.0% | $810K+28.2% | $632K |
| Goodwill | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $8.9M-2.0% | $9.1M-4.1% | $9.4M-2.7% | $9.7M+6.7% | $9.1M-1.3% | $9.2M-4.0% | $9.6M-0.2% | $9.6M |
| Current Liabilities | $4.6M-1.6% | $4.7M-5.8% | $4.9M-3.3% | $5.1M+9.0% | $4.7M-0.6% | $4.7M-6.1% | $5.0M+1.2% | $5.0M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | -$4.1M-7.5% | -$3.8M+3.1% | -$3.9M+4.7% | -$4.1M-4.0% | -$3.9M+2.7% | -$4.0M-0.6% | -$4.0M+5.8% | -$4.3M |
| Retained Earnings | -$111.1M-0.3% | -$110.8M+0.1% | -$110.8M+0.1% | -$110.9M-0.2% | -$110.7M0.0% | -$110.7M-0.1% | -$110.6M+0.1% | -$110.7M |
ISCO Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $32K-34.7% | $49K+116.3% | -$300K-232.2% | $227K+406.8% | -$74K-128.8% | $257K+1017.4% | $23K+111.9% | -$193K |
| Capital Expenditures | $3K0.0% | $3K-90.6% | $32K+540.0% | $5K+400.0% | $1K-97.3% | $37K-69.2% | $120K+1400.0% | $8K |
| Free Cash Flow | $29K-37.0% | $46K+113.9% | -$332K-249.5% | $222K+396.0% | -$75K-134.1% | $220K+326.8% | -$97K+51.7% | -$201K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$5K-66.7% | -$3K+90.6% | -$32K-540.0% | -$5K-66.7% | -$3K+92.5% | -$40K+66.4% | -$119K-1222.2% | -$9K |
| Financing Cash Flow | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A | $0 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ISCO Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 | Q2'24 | Q1'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 50.5%-5.2pp | 55.8%-6.4pp | 62.1%+8.7pp | 53.4%-6.1pp | 59.5%+4.2pp | 55.3%-5.5pp | 60.8%+2.5pp | 58.3% |
| Operating Margin | -14.5%-18.5pp | 4.0%-2.8pp | 6.8%+16.9pp | -10.1%-12.2pp | 2.1%+6.2pp | -4.1%-10.5pp | 6.4%+14.8pp | -8.4% |
| Net Margin | -16.2%-18.6pp | 2.4%-2.9pp | 5.3%+17.3pp | -12.0%-12.5pp | 0.4%+6.2pp | -5.7%-10.8pp | 5.1%+15.2pp | -10.1% |
| Return on Equity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | -7.2%-8.3pp | 1.1%-1.3pp | 2.3%+6.9pp | -4.5%-4.8pp | 0.2%+2.6pp | -2.4%-4.5pp | 2.1%+6.1pp | -4.0% |
| Current Ratio | 0.74-0.1 | 0.80+0.0 | 0.78+0.0 | 0.750.0 | 0.76+0.0 | 0.74-0.0 | 0.76+0.0 | 0.72 |
| Debt-to-Equity | -2.19+0.2 | -2.40+0.0 | -2.42-0.0 | -2.38-0.1 | -2.32-0.0 | -2.28+0.1 | -2.39-0.1 | -2.26 |
| FCF Margin | 1.4%-0.6pp | 1.9%+15.5pp | -13.6%-24.0pp | 10.4%+13.5pp | -3.1%-13.2pp | 10.1%+14.3pp | -4.2%+5.3pp | -9.4% |
Note: Shareholder equity is negative (-$4.1M), which causes debt-to-equity and return on equity ratios to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur from accumulated losses or large share buyback programs.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.74), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is International Stem Cell Corp's annual revenue?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) reported $9.1M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 0.2% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is International Stem Cell Corp's revenue growing?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) revenue grew by 0.2% year-over-year, from $9.1M to $9.1M in fiscal year 2025.
Is International Stem Cell Corp profitable?
No, International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) reported a net income of -$418K in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -4.6%.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's EBITDA?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) had EBITDA of -$48K in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's gross margin?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) had a gross margin of 55.7% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's operating margin?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) had an operating margin of -2.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's net profit margin?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) had a net profit margin of -4.6% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's free cash flow?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) generated -$35K in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 77.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's operating cash flow?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) generated $8K in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are International Stem Cell Corp's total assets?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) had $4.8M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are International Stem Cell Corp's capital expenditures?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) invested $43K in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does International Stem Cell Corp spend on research and development?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) invested $684K in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's current ratio?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) had a current ratio of 0.74 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's debt-to-equity ratio?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of -2.19 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's return on assets (ROA)?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) had a return on assets of -8.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Why is International Stem Cell Corp's debt-to-equity ratio negative or unusual?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) has negative shareholder equity of -$4.1M as of fiscal year 2025, which causes the debt-to-equity ratio to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur when accumulated losses exceed invested capital, or after large share buyback programs. Other solvency metrics like the current ratio or interest coverage may be more informative.
What is International Stem Cell Corp's Piotroski F-Score?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are International Stem Cell Corp's earnings high quality?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) has an earnings quality ratio of -0.02x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can International Stem Cell Corp cover its interest payments?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) has an interest coverage ratio of -1.8x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is International Stem Cell Corp?
International Stem Cell Corp (ISCO) scores 27 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating weak overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.