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Natural Alternatives International(NAII)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.15
10/26/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NAII

10/26/2026: NAII (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Natural Alternatives International is a specialized manufacturer and ingredient licensor serving the global nutrition industry. Its primary strength lies in its patented CarnoSyn® beta-alanine technology, which provides a high-margin, scalable royalty stream alongside its contract manufacturing business. While the company benefits from long-term client relationships and a conservative financial profile, it faces significant risks from customer concentration and the cyclical nature of the direct-selling channel. The investment story centers on diversifying its customer base and the potential for wider adoption of its proprietary ingredients. It may suit value-oriented investors seeking stable operations, though monitoring contract wins and client health is essential for assessing future performance.

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 fitGrowth is largely dependent on client successes rather than rapid independent expansion.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the sustained high-volume trading and upward price trends required for momentum strategies.
Value investorStrong fitNAI often trades at valuations that may appeal to investors looking for cash-generative, small-cap assets.
Dividend investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe company has a history of returning capital to shareholders through dividends when earnings permit.
Low-risk investorMixed fitWhile the business is established, its reliance on a few large clients introduces significant revenue concentration risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highSmall-cap stocks in the supplement sector can experience significant price swings based on contract wins or losses.
Valuation riskMediumInvestors must ensure the stock price adequately reflects the cyclical nature of its primary customer base.
Competition risk (Contract manufacturing competition)HighIntense competition from low-cost manufacturers puts persistent pressure on margins.
Business qualityMediumThe business benefits from strong intellectual property but faces concentration risks with key partners.
Dividend incomeMediumDividend payments are not guaranteed and are contingent upon the company's financial performance.
Execution riskMediumOperational delays or supply chain disruptions in manufacturing can directly impact quarterly earnings.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -45.42%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NAII has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-52.4%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -8.9%), moderate revenue growth (+9.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NAII's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 21.9%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is NAII's strongest growth driver at +9.7% FY2026 versus FY2025 (moderate, 3 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-52.4%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-644.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 36.4% and approximately 75.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 21.40% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

CALDWELL SUTTER CAPITAL INC 7.95%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 5.36%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 4.91%
Mink Brook Asset Management LLC 4.68%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 4.43%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NAII generates approximately $55 of gross profit, $-64 of operating income, and $-89 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -2.12% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NAII has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.20M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 25.9K shares
Beta 0.35
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 4.96
Updated Date 10/26/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 4.96
Updated Date 10/26/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -3.43

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Contract ManufacturingManufacturing and packaging of nutritional supplements for third-party brands.This is the core of their business, generating revenue by producing supplements for other companies.
Licensing & RoyaltiesRoyalty payments from the use of patented ingredients like CarnoSyn®.This provides a higher-margin stream of income based on the success of their scientific research.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 13.61
Enterprise Value 50.17M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05
Enterprise Value 50.17M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.35
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 74.97
Shares Outstanding 6.26M
Shares Floating 4.73M
Shares Outstanding 6.26M
Shares Floating 4.73M
Percent Insiders 21.4
Percent Institutions 36.4

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

Information icon Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.

Net Income (Profit)

Information icon Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.

Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

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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