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Movano Inc(MOVE)

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1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$11.77
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for MOVE

09/25/2026: MOVE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Movano Inc is a small-cap health technology firm specializing in the development of non-invasive, wearable health-monitoring devices like the Evie Ring. Its core strength lies in proprietary sensor technology aimed at delivering medical-grade accuracy to the consumer market. The company’s primary investment story centers on its potential to obtain FDA clearances for advanced monitoring features. However, Movano faces significant competitive risks from well-established tech giants and ongoing execution challenges typical of early-stage hardware companies. It is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are closely monitoring regulatory milestones and manufacturing scalability as key indicators of future viability.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high-growth potential in health tech but carries significant execution and funding risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitCurrent market signals suggest limited momentum for this early-stage speculative stock.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently profitable, making traditional valuation metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitMovano does not generate cash flow to support dividend payments.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and early-stage business model are unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSpeculative small-cap health tech stocks often experience wide price swings based on news and capital raises.
Valuation riskHighThe absence of earnings makes determining a floor valuation difficult for investors.
Competition risk (Big Tech competition)HighDominant incumbents have massive resources to out-compete or duplicate features.
Business qualityMediumThe technology is innovative, but the lack of commercial scale limits franchise quality.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current or projected income component for shareholders.
Execution riskHighFailure to achieve regulatory milestones or production targets could jeopardize the business model.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

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 -78.98%
Avg. Invested days 9
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
MOVE receives a 2-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
MOVE has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with weak financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+22.9%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin -2602.3%), negative revenue growth (-57.3%), soft profitability (net margin -4222.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
MOVE's financial health is supported by soft cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (-2602.3% of revenue). Operating efficiency is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 1-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is MOVE's strongest growth driver at +50.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+22.9%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-57.3%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 0.8% and approximately 50.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 38.41% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Tower Research Capital LLC 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
MOVE generates approximately $-4,249 of gross profit, $-35,804 of operating income, and $-26,023 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
MOVE has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 371.37M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 18.75
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 18.75
Volume (30-day avg) 435.4K shares
Beta 1.22
52 Weeks Range 3.44 - 26.72
Updated Date 09/27/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.44 - 26.72
Updated Date 09/27/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -13.52

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Consumer WearablesDirect-to-consumer sales of the Evie Ring and associated subscription services.Revenue depends on consumer demand and hardware sales volume.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 931.67M
Price to Sales(TTM) 33.44
Enterprise Value 931.67M
Price to Sales(TTM) 33.44
Enterprise Value to Revenue 210.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.24
Shares Outstanding 31.55M
Shares Floating 15.98M
Shares Outstanding 31.55M
Shares Floating 15.98M
Percent Insiders 38.41
Percent Institutions 0.8

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Financial Metrics

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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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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)

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About Movano Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Arlington, VA, United States
IPO Launch date 1999-08-05
Co-Founder, Co-CEO & Chairman Mr. Seth Demsey
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 32
Full time employees 32

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