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Nephros Inc (NEPH)

Nephros Inc (NEPH) 3-star rating from Upturn Advisory
$4.29
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Profit since last BUY0.7%
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11/10/2025: NEPH (3-star) is a WEAK-BUY. BUY since 42 days. Simulated Profits (0.70%). Updated daily EoD!

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 3 star rating for performance

Moderate Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.

Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

2 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $6.5

1 Year Target Price $6.5

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$6.5 Target price
52w Low $1.39
Current$4.29
52w High $5.98

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 96.41%
Avg. Invested days 35
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 3.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 4.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/10/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 48.76M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 38.33
1Y Target Price 6.5
Price to earnings Ratio 38.33
1Y Target Price 6.5
Volume (30-day avg) 2
Beta 1.47
52 Weeks Range 1.39 - 5.98
Updated Date 11/10/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.39 - 5.98
Updated Date 11/10/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.12

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-06
When -
Estimate -0.015
Actual 0.03

Profitability

Profit Margin 8.26%
Operating Margin (TTM) 6.59%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 7.64%
Return on Equity (TTM) 16.29%

Valuation

Trailing PE 38.33
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 45353802
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.72
Enterprise Value 45353802
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.72
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.72
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 30.36
Shares Outstanding 10600604
Shares Floating 9266574
Shares Outstanding 10600604
Shares Floating 9266574
Percent Insiders 11.17
Percent Institutions 45.27

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Nephros Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Nephros, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is a commercial stage medical device company focused on developing and commercializing high performance liquid purification and pathogen detection technologies. Initially focused on dialysis, they expanded to include filtration products for infection control.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Medical Devices: Development and commercialization of ultrafilters and related products used in hemodialysis and hemofiltration.
  • Water Purification: Development and sale of water filtration systems for hospitals and other healthcare facilities to prevent waterborne infections.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Nephros has a CEO and a management team overseeing its various departments including R&D, sales, and marketing. The company operates with a board of directors responsible for strategic oversight.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Hemodialysis Ultrafilters: High-flux dialyzers used in hemodialysis treatments. Market share is relatively small, facing competition from larger dialysis companies such as DaVita (DVA) and Fresenius Medical Care (FMS). Data on precise market share is not publicly available. Competitors: DaVita (DVA), Fresenius Medical Care (FMS), Baxter International (BAX).
  • AAMI-Grade Water Filtration Systems: Water filtration systems designed to meet AAMI standards for water quality in healthcare settings. Competitors: Pall Corporation (acquired by Danaher DHR), Mar Cor Purification (Cantel Medical, now Steris STE).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The medical device and water purification industries are competitive, with demand driven by factors such as aging populations, increased prevalence of kidney disease, and growing awareness of healthcare-associated infections.

Positioning

Nephros occupies a niche market within the broader dialysis and water purification sectors, focusing on specialized high-performance filters. Their competitive advantage lies in their proprietary filtration technology.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global dialysis market is valued at billions of dollars annually. Water purification systems for healthcare are also a significant market. Nephros is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM by focusing on high-performance, niche applications.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary filtration technology
  • Focus on niche markets with high-performance demands
  • Experienced management team

Weaknesses

  • Limited financial resources compared to larger competitors
  • Concentrated product portfolio
  • Dependence on regulatory approvals

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographic markets
  • Developing new applications for their filtration technology
  • Strategic partnerships and acquisitions

Threats

  • Intense competition from larger companies
  • Changing regulatory landscape
  • Economic downturns impacting healthcare spending

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • DVA
  • FMS
  • BAX
  • DHR
  • STE

Competitive Landscape

Nephros faces significant competition from larger, more established companies. To be competitive, they focus on niche products and customer service.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been uneven, reflecting the challenges of a small company in a competitive market.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on successful product launches, market penetration, and strategic execution. Analyst estimates vary.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of product lines and focus on high growth areas.

Summary

Nephros is a small medical device company with a focus on filtration technology. Its strengths lie in its proprietary technology and focus on niche markets. The company faces challenges related to competition from larger players and the need for regulatory approvals. Future success depends on successful product launches and strategic partnerships.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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About Nephros Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters South Orange, NJ, United States
IPO Launch date 2004-09-21
President, CEO & Director Mr. Robert Banks
Sector Healthcare
Industry Medical Instruments & Supplies
Full time employees 31
Full time employees 31

Nephros, Inc., a commercial-stage company, develops and sells water solutions to the medical and commercial markets in the United States. The company offers ultrafiltration products that are used in dialysis centers for the removal of biological contaminants from water and bicarbonate concentrate; and in hospitals for the prevention of infection from waterborne pathogens, such as legionella and pseudomonas, as well as in military and outdoor recreation, commercial, and other healthcare facilities. It also manufactures and sells water filters that enhance the taste and odor of water, as well as reduce biofilm, bacteria, cysts, particulates, heavy metals, chemical compounds, scale build-up in downstream equipment, and other various contaminants. It markets its products to food service, hospitality, convenience store, and health care markets, as well as medical institutions. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is headquartered in South Orange, New Jersey.