NEPHROS INC (NEPH) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NEPH • US6406714005
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This NEPH fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NEPH Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NEPH was profitable.
- In the past year NEPH had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years NEPH reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In multiple years NEPH reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of NEPH (8.75%) is better than 76.34% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 11.70%, NEPH is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- NEPH has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.60%) than 70.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.75% | ||
| ROE | 11.7% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% |
ROA(3y)-1.29%
ROA(5y)-18.85%
ROE(3y)-2.09%
ROE(5y)-34.69%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- NEPH has a Profit Margin of 6.35%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NEPH outperforms 55.73% of its industry peers.
- NEPH has a Operating Margin (6.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.87%, NEPH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NEPH has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.35% | ||
| GM | 61.87% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.29%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
2. NEPH Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NEPH has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- NEPH has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- NEPH has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NEPH has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NEPH has an Altman-Z score of -7.05. This is a bad value and indicates that NEPH is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- With a Altman-Z score value of -7.05, NEPH is not doing good in the industry: 90.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- NEPH has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.01 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.01, NEPH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- NEPH has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- NEPH has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. NEPH outperforms 85.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | -7.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC10.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.06 indicates that NEPH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- NEPH has a better Current ratio (4.06) than 87.02% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.89 indicates that NEPH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- NEPH's Quick ratio of 2.89 is amongst the best of the industry. NEPH outperforms 87.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.89 |
3. NEPH Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NEPH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 5188146770730811392.00%, which is quite impressive.
- Looking at the last year, NEPH shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 32.67%.
- NEPH shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 17.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5188146770730811000%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%166.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.67%
Revenue growth 3Y23.48%
Revenue growth 5Y17.03%
Sales Q2Q%22.2%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, NEPH will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 9.09% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NEPH will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.14% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-15%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.69%
Revenue Next 2Y11.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. NEPH Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.69, the valuation of NEPH can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NEPH is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NEPH to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.75), we can say NEPH is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.46, the valuation of NEPH can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NEPH is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, NEPH is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NEPH is valued a bit more expensive than 63.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NEPH is valued a bit cheaper than 75.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. NEPH Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for NEPH!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NEPH Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NASDAQ:NEPH (3/30/2026, 8:20:36 PM)
2.825
-0.06 (-2.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)03-12 2026-03-12/amc
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners49.91%
Inst Owner Change5.29%
Ins Owners10.85%
Ins Owner Change8.86%
Market Cap30.06M
Revenue(TTM)18.79M
Net Income(TTM)1.19M
Analysts82.5
Price Target7.14 (152.74%)
Short Float %0.06%
Short Ratio0.11
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)465.69%
Min EPS beat(2)247.06%
Max EPS beat(2)684.31%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)547.55%
Min EPS beat(4)178.43%
Max EPS beat(4)1080.39%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)329.9%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)212.95%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)141.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)12.48%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.79%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)18.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)30.93%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)6.81%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.82%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.74%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.4%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.69 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.46 | ||
| P/S | 1.6 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.27 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.27 | ||
| P/B | 2.95 | ||
| P/tB | 3.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.2 |
EPS(TTM)0.18
EY6.37%
EPS(NY)0.15
Fwd EY5.42%
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY5.47%
OCF(TTM)0.15
OCFY5.47%
SpS1.77
BVpS0.96
TBVpS0.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number1.97
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.75% | ||
| ROE | 11.7% | ||
| ROCE | 10.54% | ||
| ROIC | 9.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 19.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 24.66% | ||
| OM | 6.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.35% | ||
| GM | 61.87% | ||
| FCFM | 8.76% |
ROA(3y)-1.29%
ROA(5y)-18.85%
ROE(3y)-2.09%
ROE(5y)-34.69%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y9.29%
GM growth 5Y1.53%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.38
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.01 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 0% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1146 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 128.02% | ||
| Profit Quality | 137.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | -7.05 |
F-Score7
WACC10.23%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)25.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)26.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.54%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5188146770730811000%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%166.67%
EPS Next Y-15%
EPS Next 2Y9.09%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)32.67%
Revenue growth 3Y23.48%
Revenue growth 5Y17.03%
Sales Q2Q%22.2%
Revenue Next Year10.69%
Revenue Next 2Y11.14%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y19000%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y400.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y434.35%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
NEPHROS INC / NEPH Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for NEPH stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NEPH.
Can you provide the valuation status for NEPHROS INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NEPHROS INC (NEPH). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for NEPHROS INC?
NEPHROS INC (NEPH) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of NEPHROS INC (NEPH) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEPHROS INC (NEPH) is 15.69 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.95.
How financially healthy is NEPHROS INC?
The financial health rating of NEPHROS INC (NEPH) is 7 / 10.