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At close: Jan 30, 2026
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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NKTX. NKTX was compared to 524 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. NKTX has a great financial health rating, but its profitability evaluates not so good. NKTX has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NKTX has reported negative net income.
- NKTX had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
- NKTX had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- NKTX had a negative operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -24.02%, NKTX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- NKTX has a Return On Equity of -30.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: NKTX outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -24.02% | ||
| ROE | -30.37% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-25.65%
ROA(5y)-27.09%
ROE(3y)-33.49%
ROE(5y)-32.64%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- NKTX does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- Compared to 1 year ago, NKTX has more shares outstanding
- The number of shares outstanding for NKTX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- There is no outstanding debt for NKTX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.16, we must say that NKTX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -1.16, NKTX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for NKTX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | -1.16 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 15.23 indicates that NKTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 15.23, NKTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 15.23 indicates that NKTX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 15.23, NKTX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 15.23 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 15.23 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.60% over the past year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.6%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%25.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%N/A
3.2 Future
- NKTX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.57% yearly.
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next Y16.54%
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y12.42%
EPS Next 5Y4.57%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NKTX. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NKTX. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NKTX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.42% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.33%
EPS Next 3Y12.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for NKTX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NKARTA INC / NKTX FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NKARTA INC (NKTX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NKTX.
What is the valuation status of NKARTA INC (NKTX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to NKARTA INC (NKTX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of NKTX stock?
NKARTA INC (NKTX) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.