CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM) Fair Value 2026

CVM · Biotechnology ·

By CirclFi Research Team · Data from SEC EDGAR, FRED & GDELT

Quality Score

3.9 /10

32 fundamental signals · 1 models active

Value Trap Risk

WARN (51/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM) trades at $1.56. QOC: 3.9/10. Value Trap Risk: 51/100 (WARN). 1/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
CVM
Price
$1.56
Quality Score
3.9/10
Value Trap Risk
51/100
Models Active
1/13
Last Updated
Strength: 1 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Value Trap score of 51 suggests caution despite apparent undervaluation

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give CVM?

1 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($1.56)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Option-Based · Medium Conviction
 $0.77 -50.5%

All Models Active

All 1 models are displayed above.

What Is CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, CEL-SCI Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at $0.77. Trading at its current price of $1.56, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 1 of 1 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -50.5%.

What Do the Models Say About CVM?

1 of 13 models are currently active for CVM. All 1 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does CVM Rank in Biotechnology?

Among 625 Biotechnology stocks, CVM ranks #538 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 3.9/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 3.9 signals below-average fundamentals.

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CEL-SCI Corporation's positioning within the Biotechnology segment means that R&D burn rate plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including platform technology validation — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is CVM a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns CVM a score of 51/100 (WARN). This is a warning signal. Additional research into recent 10-Q filings is recommended. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

1 of 13 models are active for CEL-SCI Corporation. Limited activation may indicate insufficient history. Each model applies a fundamentally different valuation philosophy. See the complete methodology →

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, CEL-SCI Corporation scores 3.9 out of 10 on our 32-signal quality assessment, a moderate rating that shows mixed signals across our quality framework with notable weaknesses. The QOC score synthesizes profitability margins, revenue growth reliability, debt management, and capital allocation into a single metric designed to separate durable businesses from statistically cheap ones.

CirclFi runs 13 independent models for each stock. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every CVM valuation is built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings — 700+ standardized financial tags. Macroeconomic context from FRED calibrates discount rates, while GDELT news sentiment feeds into our Sentiment SOTP model. All pipelines run daily. Read the complete data methodology →

Across CVM's 1 active models, average confidence is 33%. Lower confidence may reflect limited history or high volatility.

CirclFi's output is a research starting point, not a buy/sell signal. All data updates daily. Read the full methodology →

This analysis is produced by the CirclFi Valuation Engine using quantitative models applied to SEC EDGAR filings, public market feeds, and FRED macroeconomic indicators. It is not financial advice.

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Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to CVM?

4 companies across all industries closest to CVM’s Quality of Company score of 3.9/10.

QSEPQS Energy, Inc.QOC 3.9MDCXMedicus Pharma Ltd.QOC 4.0BLNEBeeline Holdings, Inc.QOC 4.0NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

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Where Does CVM Sit in CirclFi's Biotechnology Rankings?

CVM is ranked against every other Biotechnology stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About CEL-SCI Corporation’s Valuation?

What is CEL-SCI Corporation's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi does not yet have enough active models to publish a median fair value for CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM). The Quality of Company score is 3.9/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is CVM overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $1.56, 0 of 1 active models suggest CVM may be undervalued, while 1 indicate potential overvaluation. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits CEL-SCI Corporation's business model in Biotechnology.

What does a Quality of Company score of 3.9 mean for CVM?

CEL-SCI Corporation's QOC of 3.9/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores below 5 flag potential fundamental weaknesses requiring careful analysis.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on CVM?

CirclFi analyzes CVM with 13 institutional-grade models daily: Bayesian DCF (Monte Carlo + jump-diffusion), EPV (Greenwald zero-growth), EROIC Spread (McKinsey reinvestment), First Chicago (3-scenario), Markov DDM (regime-switching), ML-RIV (machine learning residual income), Dynamic NAV (asset-based), PWERM (option-theoretic), Regime Cross-Sectional (relative), Sentiment SOTP (hybrid), CUCE Ensemble (meta-model), FTNN Topology (neural network), and RCMH-DCF (conditional regime). Currently 1 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is CVM a value trap in 2026?

CEL-SCI Corporation's Value Trap score is 51/100 (WARN). This elevated score suggests the stock may look undervalued but faces deteriorating fundamentals — declining margins, rising debt, or shrinking revenue could make the apparent discount deceptive. Browse our ranked stock lists to compare value-trap scores across industries. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “CirclFi assigns CEL-SCI Corporation (CVM) a Quality of Company score of 3.9/10 across 32 fundamental signals as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/CVM/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this CVM valuation
  • Financial statements: CEL-SCI Corporation 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0000725363) — 700+ standardized XBRL tags, published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • Discount-rate inputs: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis — risk-free rates, VIX, yield curve, inflation.
  • News sentiment: The GDELT Project — global media tone, input to the Sentiment SOTP model.
  • Model definitions: CirclFi methodology — the published specification for all 13 models, including the academic sources each one implements.

Market data for CVM as of ; valuations recomputed .