Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) Fair Value 2026

GKOS · Medical Devices ·

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

Quality Score

6.7 /10

32 fundamental signals · 2 models active

Value Trap Risk

SAFE (19/100)

Quick Summary — As of 2026-08-28, Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) trades at $179.87, versus a $18.49 median fair value across its 2 active models — 89.7% below the current price. QOC: 6.7/10. Value Trap Risk: 19/100 (SAFE). 2/13 models active.

Key Facts

Ticker
GKOS
Price
$179.87
Quality Score
6.7/10
Value Trap Risk
19/100
Models Active
2/13
Last Updated
Strength: 2 independent models provide multi-angle coverage
Risk: Majority of models suggest overvaluation

Is Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) Undervalued or Overvalued in 2026?

According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) appears overvalued as of : the median of 2 independent fair value estimates is $18.49, 89.7% below the current price of $179.87. Estimates range from $15.37 to $21.60. GKOS scores 6.7/10 on fundamental quality and 19/100 on value-trap risk.

For context, the median US equity CirclFi rates trades at an implied -23.4% versus its own 13-model consensus, across 3,809 rated companies as of 2026-08-28. GKOS’s -89.7% gap is wider than that market norm, and the Medical Devices sector median is -43.7%. Full market index →

This verdict compares price to intrinsic value only — it is not a buy or sell rating. For the decision case (bull vs bear arguments, risk factors, peers), read Should You Buy Glaukos Corporation Stock in 2026? →

What Fair Value Does Each Model Give GKOS?

2 Intrinsic Value Models vs. Current Price ($179.87)

Core Models (Unlocked)
Model Fair Value Upside
Relative · Medium Conviction
 $15.37 -91.5%
Relative · Low Conviction
 $21.60 -88.0%

All Models Active

All 2 models are displayed above.

What Is Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) Worth in 2026?

According to the CirclFi Deep Alpha Valuation Engine, Glaukos Corporation's intrinsic value is estimated at $18.49. Trading at its current price of $179.87, the valuation engine raises significant caution: 2 of 2 models flag downside risk, projecting a median implied return of -89.7%.

What Do the Models Say About GKOS?

2 of 13 models are currently active for GKOS. All 2 active models suggest the stock trades above fair value. Taken together, their median fair value for GKOS is $18.49 — the figure CirclFi publishes as this stock's fair value. See which stocks rank higher →

How Does GKOS Rank in Medical Devices?

Among 159 Medical Devices stocks, GKOS ranks #60 by Quality of Company score. CirclFi's QOC score of 6.7/10 evaluates 32 fundamental signals. A score of 6.7 indicates above-average quality.

See all Most Undervalued Medical Devices Stocks →

Glaukos Corporation's positioning within the Medical Devices segment means that clinical trial success rate plays an outsized role in fundamental analysis. The sector's unique characteristics — including late-stage pipeline catalysts — shape both the opportunity set and risk profile.

Is GKOS a Value Trap?

CirclFi's Value Trap algorithm assigns GKOS a score of 19/100 (SAFE). This indicates minimal risk. Fundamentals are healthy. The score cross-references apparent undervaluation against fundamental deterioration signals. Browse lowest value-trap stocks →

Multi-Model Methodology

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

According to the CirclFi Quality of Company (QOC) framework, Glaukos Corporation earns a quality score of 6.7/10. This respectable rating reflects the company's standing across 32 fundamental signals spanning profitability, growth consistency, balance sheet strength, and capital allocation efficiency.

Models cluster within a tight range (+3.5% spread), increasing conviction. Browse all stocks with 13-model coverage →

Data Sources & Confidence

Every GKOS 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 GKOS's 2 active models, average confidence is 27%. 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.

Read the full investment analysis: Should You Buy Glaukos Corporation Stock in 2026? →

Bull case, bear case, risk factors & peer comparison — updated daily

Which Similar Medical Devices Stocks Should You Also Analyze?

11 related Medical Devices stocks with 13-model coverage

PROFProfound Medical Corp.QOC 6.8RCELAVITA Medical, Inc.QOC 6.7HYPRHyperfine, Inc.QOC 6.8INGNInogen, Inc.QOC 6.7SENSSenseonics Holdings, Inc.QOC 6.8NSYSNortech Systems IncorporatedQOC 6.6ADMTADM Tronics Unlimited, Inc.QOC 5.8BJDXBluejay Diagnostics, Inc.QOC 4.4XTNTXtant Medical Holdings, Inc.QOC 8.4IRMDIRADIMED CORPORATIONQOC 9.8PODDInsulet CorporationQOC 9.6

Read investment analysis: PROF · RCEL · HYPR · INGN · SENS · NSYS · ADMT · BJDX · XTNT · IRMD · PODD

Which Other Stocks Have a Similar Quality Score to GKOS?

7 companies across all industries closest to GKOS’s Quality of Company score of 6.7/10.

INNVInnovAge Holding Corp.QOC 6.7RITMRithm Capital Corp.QOC 6.7AMNAMN Healthcare Services, Inc.QOC 6.7MDGLMadrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.QOC 6.7INBKFirst Internet BancorpQOC 6.7GMGeneral Motors CompanyQOC 6.7NVDANVIDIA CorporationQOC 10.0

Read investment analysis: INNV · RITM · AMN · MDGL · INBK · GM · NVDA

Where Does GKOS Sit in CirclFi's Medical Devices Rankings?

GKOS is ranked against every other Medical Devices stock CirclFi covers in each of these screens.

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What Else Do Investors Ask About Glaukos Corporation’s Valuation?

What is Glaukos Corporation's intrinsic value in 2026?

CirclFi puts Glaukos Corporation (GKOS)'s intrinsic value at $18.49 — the median of 2 independent model estimates as of 2026-08-28, ranging from $15.37 to $21.60. The Quality of Company score is 6.7/10 across 32 fundamental signals. All models use SEC EDGAR filings updated daily. See our methodology page for how each model works.

Is GKOS overvalued or undervalued right now?

At $179.87, 0 of 2 active models suggest GKOS may be undervalued, while 2 indicate potential overvaluation. The median of all 2 fair value estimates is $18.49, 89.7% below the current price of $179.87 — a consensus view that GKOS is overvalued. The assessment depends on which methodology best fits Glaukos Corporation's business model in Medical Devices.

What does a Quality of Company score of 6.7 mean for GKOS?

Glaukos Corporation's QOC of 6.7/10 reflects 32 fundamental signals: profitability margins, revenue growth consistency, balance sheet leverage, free cash flow generation, and capital allocation efficiency. Scores between 5-7 reflect moderate fundamentals with areas for improvement.

How many valuation models does CirclFi run on GKOS?

CirclFi analyzes GKOS 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 2 of 13 are active for this stock. Read the full methodology →

Is GKOS a value trap in 2026?

Glaukos Corporation's Value Trap score is 19/100 (SAFE). This low score indicates the current valuation is not artificially depressed by fundamental deterioration, suggesting genuine opportunity rather than a trap. Browse stocks by value-trap risk →

Cite this analysis — “According to CirclFi’s 2-model valuation engine, Glaukos Corporation (GKOS) has a median fair value of $18.49 — 89.7% below the current price of $179.87 — as of 2026-08-28.” Source: circlfi.com/stock/GKOS/ · Methodology
Primary sources for this GKOS valuation
  • Financial statements: Glaukos Corporation 10-K and 10-Q filings on SEC EDGAR (CIK 0001192448) — 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 GKOS as of ; valuations recomputed .