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Netcapital Inc(NCPL)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 1 day
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-40.36% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$1.33
10/23/2026
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Advisory History & Simulated Performance *

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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NCPL

10/23/2026: NCPL (1-star) is a SELL. SELL for 1 day. Simulated Profits (-40.36%). Updated daily EoD!

Netcapital Inc is a publicly traded fintech company that operates a digital funding portal for private company capital raising. The company's strengths lie in its regulatory-compliant infrastructure and status as a public entity, which offers a level of transparency not found in its private competitors. Its primary growth opportunity centers on the increasing retail demand for alternative, private-market assets. However, the company faces significant execution and competition risks, and it has yet to prove consistent long-term profitability. Netcapital may best suit investors comfortable with high volatility, as it currently lacks the dividend yield or scale to appeal to conservative portfolios.

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 fitThe company is in an early-stage growth phase but faces significant hurdles in scaling market share.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is generally low unless specific positive catalysts trigger a significant, sustained upturn in volume.
Value investorWeak fitCurrent financial performance makes traditional value-based assessment difficult.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on growth/sustainability.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe volatility associated with small-cap fintech makes this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's limited float and micro-cap status can lead to large price swings.
Valuation riskMedium / highDetermining fair value is difficult due to inconsistent earnings and the speculative nature of the business.
Competition risk (crowdfunding platforms)HighEstablished private platforms have significant advantages in brand awareness and user liquidity.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is highly reliant on regulatory environments and the appetite for private market risk.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current expectation of dividend income for shareholders.
Execution riskMedium / highThe company must successfully scale its user base while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 21.37%
Avg. Invested days 14
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NCPL has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, weak growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-467.6%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -614.1%), negative revenue growth (-82.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NCPL's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 1047.8% of revenue). Liquidity is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
NCPL's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at -9.4% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-82.4%, negative) and earnings growth (-467.6%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 9.1% and approximately 54.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 43.15% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

HRT FINANCIAL LLC 1.32%
Citadel Advisors Llc 0.69%
Virtu Financial LLC 0.54%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.48%
Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co 0.39%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NCPL generates approximately $954 of gross profit, $-9,524 of operating income, and $-6,141 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

★★★★★
NCPL has a liquid profile. Valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 10.66M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.25
Volume (30-day avg) 22.2M shares
Beta 1.62
52 Weeks Range 0.21 - 2.66
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.21 - 2.66
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -15.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Funding PortalSuccess fees from capital raised by issuers on the platform.Revenue is tied to how successfully the company helps startups raise money.
Advisory ServicesConsulting and support services for private companies.Income is generated from providing professional guidance to business owners.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 9.32M
Price to Sales(TTM) 14.42
Enterprise Value 9.32M
Price to Sales(TTM) 14.42
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.54
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.65
Shares Outstanding 8.02M
Shares Floating 4.39M
Shares Outstanding 8.02M
Shares Floating 4.39M
Percent Insiders 43.15
Percent Institutions 9.1

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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