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Netcapital Inc(NCPL)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 4 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-14.17% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$1.14
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NCPL

10/09/2026: NCPL (3-star) is a SELL. SELL for 4 days. Simulated Profits (-14.17%). Updated daily EoD!

Netcapital Inc is a fintech company operating an SEC-registered portal that facilitates equity crowdfunding for startups. Its business combines transaction fees from capital raises with strategic advisory services, aiming to democratize private market access for retail investors. The company's growth opportunity lies in increasing platform transaction volume and potentially developing secondary market liquidity. However, it faces significant risks including high competition, regulatory sensitivities, and valuation volatility regarding its portfolio of private equity investments. Netcapital may best suit growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are interested in the private capital market, though they should closely monitor portfolio asset valuations and regulatory updates.

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 offers exposure to the growing crowdfunding market but faces significant execution hurdles.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on positive regulatory developments and increased deal flow volume.
Value investorWeak fitValuation is difficult to assess due to the illiquid nature of the equity portfolio and historical earnings volatility.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe business model is inherently sensitive to market cycles and regulatory changes, leading to high volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock's price is susceptible to swings in market sentiment regarding fintech and private markets.
Valuation riskHighThe value of equity held in private portfolio companies is subject to significant estimation and liquidity risk.
Competition risk (crowdfunding)HighIntense competition from larger or more specialized crowdfunding platforms threatens market share.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform model is scalable, current financial performance remains linked to the success of third-party issuers.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income generation from this stock.
Execution riskMedium / highOperational success depends on scaling the portal while maintaining strict 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 103.5%
Avg. Invested days 17
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 4.3% and approximately 55.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 44.09% 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 RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.95M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.25
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.25
Volume (30-day avg) 22.3M shares
Beta 1.62
52 Weeks Range 0.21 - 2.54
Updated Date 10/11/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.21 - 2.54
Updated Date 10/11/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -15.17

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Funding Portal ServicesTransaction and success fees generated from capital raised on the platform.The company takes a cut of the money raised by startups using its service.
Advisory ServicesConsulting and marketing support provided to issuers.The company earns fees for helping startups prepare for their fundraising campaigns.

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) 12.1
Enterprise Value 9.32M
Price to Sales(TTM) 12.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 12.54
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.65
Shares Outstanding 7.85M
Shares Floating 4.39M
Shares Outstanding 7.85M
Shares Floating 4.39M
Percent Insiders 44.09
Percent Institutions 4.32

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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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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