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Nocera Inc(NCRA)

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$1.8
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NCRA

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

Nocera Inc is a niche player in the aquaculture technology sector, focusing on land-based fish farming using proprietary recirculating systems. The company's main strength lies in its sustainable, climate-resilient technology, which offers a controlled alternative to traditional open-sea farming. Its primary growth story revolves around scaling these modular facilities to meet rising demand for locally sourced, environmentally friendly seafood. However, the company faces high execution risks, significant capital requirements, and intense competition from large-scale established seafood firms. The stock may suit growth investors willing to tolerate high volatility, though they should monitor production milestones and capital usage closely, as the business is currently in a capital-intensive growth phase.

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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 exposure to the nascent land-based aquaculture sector, but scaling risks are significant.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock may experience volatility suited to momentum strategies, provided there is a positive market signal.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is in an early-stage growth phase with limited earnings, making traditional value metrics inapplicable.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on capital-intensive growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh operational and market risks make this an unsuitable choice for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap stocks in niche sectors often experience significant price swings.
Valuation riskHighSpeculative valuations based on future growth potential can be susceptible to corrections.
Competition riskMedium / highEstablished global seafood giants have massive scale advantages.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is unproven at a truly massive commercial scale.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no current income generation for investors.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully building and operating complex RAS facilities requires consistent technical precision.

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 -40.34%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NCRA has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-20.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin -23.4%), negative revenue growth (-35.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NCRA's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 75.0%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
NCRA's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being earnings growth at -20.5% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-35.2%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-64.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.9% and approximately 68.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 18.40% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Citadel Advisors Llc 0.39%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.26%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.13%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.07%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.05%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NCRA generates approximately $15 of gross profit, $-223 of operating income, and $-234 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -11.16% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NCRA has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.28M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 2.4M shares
Beta 1.25
52 Weeks Range 1.30 - 72.00
Updated Date 09/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.30 - 72.00
Updated Date 09/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -6.39

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Aquaculture ProductionDirect sales of fish produced in company-managed RAS facilities.Revenue is generated by selling the fish that the company farms internally.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -444.99K
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57
Enterprise Value -444.99K
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.57
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.02
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.77
Shares Outstanding 2.38M
Shares Floating 1.63M
Shares Outstanding 2.38M
Shares Floating 1.63M
Percent Insiders 18.4
Percent Institutions 2.85

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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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 Nocera Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2016-02-02
CEO & Director Mr. Ching-An Jin
Sector Consumer Defensive
Industry Packaged Foods
Full time employees 17
Full time employees 17

Nocera, Inc., an acquisition-focused company, provides land-based recirculating aquaculture system services to aquaculture projects. It engages in fish farming, sells aquatic products, and produces food products. The company designs, builds, and procures the equipment needed to build and operate land-based fish farms. It also offers engineering procurement construction solutions to the aquaculture industry. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in New Taipei City, Taiwan.