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Nauticus Robotics Inc.(KITT)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.32
11/11/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KITT

11/11/2026: KITT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Nauticus Robotics is an early-stage company that develops autonomous subsea robots and AI-driven control software to automate underwater operations. Its primary strength lies in its proprietary technology, which aims to lower costs and risks compared to traditional human-operated subsea equipment. The main growth story centers on increasing adoption in offshore energy and government defense markets. However, the company faces significant risks related to capital depletion, operational execution, and competition from large, entrenched service firms. It may suit speculative, high-growth-oriented investors, though potential shareholders should carefully monitor cash runway, contract wins, and the successful deployment of its fleet in harsh conditions.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the technology is innovative, the company's commercial traction remains at an early, high-risk stage.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has struggled with sustained upward momentum, making it less attractive for momentum strategies.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks current earnings and stable cash flows required for a value-based investment thesis.
Dividend investorWeak fitNauticus Robotics does not pay a dividend and is unlikely to do so in the near future.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility, liquidity concerns, and capital requirements make this stock unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is prone to sharp price swings driven by capital raises and news-flow.
Valuation riskHighValuations are highly speculative as the business model is still proving commercial viability.
Competition (Oilfield Services)HighEstablished players can outspend Nauticus in R&D and infrastructure.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is strong, the business model is currently in a high-burn development phase.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income component exists for investors.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully transitioning from prototype to reliable commercial fleet is difficult.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -36.79%
Avg. Invested days 5
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 1.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/11/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
KITT receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
KITT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with weak financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+69.7%) and strong revenue growth (+191.8%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -454.3%), weak profitability (net margin -774.0%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
KITT's financial health is weak, with the relatively strongest area being soft liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets -61.3%). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 1-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is KITT's strongest growth driver at +191.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+69.7%, strong) is also strong, while free-cash-flow growth (+3.0%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.6% and approximately 61.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 27.71% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

UBS Group AG 0.19%
Virtu Financial LLC 0.07%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.07%
Vanguard Capital Management LLC 0.06%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.03%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
KITT generates approximately $-1,339 of gross profit, $-4,498 of operating income, and $-4,543 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
KITT has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector snapshot as of 2026-11-10

Sector

Industrials

Signal
Constructive
Sentiment
Weak Bullish
Market state
Weak Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
33.3%
Active BUY / eligible
26 / 78
22-session BUY-count change
+7

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Aerospace & Defense

BUY participation
7.1%
Active BUY / eligible
1 / 14
22-session BUY-count change
0

The sector signal does not change this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.65M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.5
Volume (30-day avg) 105.1K shares
Beta -0.12
52 Weeks Range 1.14 - 81.60
Updated Date 11/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.14 - 81.60
Updated Date 11/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -294.9

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Robotics ServicesSubsea inspection and intervention contracts using the Aquanaut fleet.Revenue comes from deploying robots for clients, similar to a specialized service contractor.
Defense & ResearchContracts with government entities for specialized ocean technology.Government R&D contracts provide steady, albeit lumpy, funding streams.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 22.32M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.4
Enterprise Value 22.32M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.4
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.47
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -3.72
Shares Outstanding 1.25M
Shares Floating 759.86K
Shares Outstanding 1.25M
Shares Floating 759.86K
Percent Insiders 27.71
Percent Institutions 2.55

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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