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Network-1 Technologies Inc (NTIP)

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$1.56
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Profit since last BUY17.29%
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09/15/2025: NTIP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Analysis of Past Performance

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Historic Profit -34.64%
Avg. Invested days 22
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 26.50M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 0.12
52 Weeks Range 1.16 - 1.71
Updated Date 06/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.16 - 1.71
Updated Date 06/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 8.13%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.11

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Profitability

Profit Margin -
Operating Margin (TTM) -430%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -4.45%
Return on Equity (TTM) -5.44%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -12683986
Price to Sales(TTM) 106.01
Enterprise Value -12683986
Price to Sales(TTM) 106.01
Enterprise Value to Revenue 11.35
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.25
Shares Outstanding 22846600
Shares Floating 13614496
Shares Outstanding 22846600
Shares Floating 13614496
Percent Insiders 40.08
Percent Institutions 24.5

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Network-1 Technologies Inc

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Company Overview

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Network-1 Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1990 and is engaged in the development, licensing and protection of its intellectual property. The company's early focus was on video conferencing technology. Over time, it shifted to acquiring and licensing patents, particularly related to remote power delivery and data transmission.

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  • Patent Licensing: Network-1 Technologies generates revenue through the licensing of its patent portfolio. This involves identifying companies that may be infringing on its patents and negotiating licensing agreements.

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Corey M. Tesler serves as Chief Executive Officer. The company operates with a relatively small team, focusing on patent enforcement and licensing activities.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Remote Power Patent Portfolio (RPP): This portfolio covers technologies related to delivering power over Ethernet (PoE). Network-1 has actively licensed these patents to numerous companies. Market share data specific to Network-1's exact patent portfolio is difficult to quantify directly, but PoE technology is widely adopted. Competitors are the device manufacturers and other patent holders that enable and defend Power over Ethernet tech.
  • Mirror Worlds Technologies Patent Portfolio: These patents were acquired by Network-1 and relate to document stream operating systems. These patents have expired. The patent portfolio has been licnesed to various companies, however, the revenue from these is declining. Competitors are the device manufacturers and other patent holders.

Market Dynamics

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The patent licensing industry involves acquiring patents and licensing them to companies that utilize the underlying technology. It's a complex field with legal and technical challenges.

Positioning

Network-1 Technologies positions itself as a patent enforcer, identifying potential infringers and securing licensing agreements. The company is heavily reliant on legal proceedings to generate revenue.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market is based on IP legal battles and licensing agreements, which are hard to forecast. Network-1 is positioned to capture segments of existing and emerging technology through IP protection.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Patent Portfolio
  • Legal Expertise
  • High Profit Margins (on successful licensing deals)
  • Focus on Niche Technologies

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on Litigation
  • Dependence on Patent Validity
  • Relatively Small Team
  • Vulnerability to Patent Expiry

Opportunities

  • Acquisition of New Patents
  • Expansion into New Technology Areas
  • Increased Enforcement in Emerging Markets
  • Strategic Partnerships

Threats

  • Patent Invalidity Challenges
  • Changes in Patent Law
  • Competitor Patent Portfolios
  • High Legal Costs

Competitors and Market Share

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  • IV
  • ACLS
  • DTIL

Competitive Landscape

Network-1 Technologies faces competition from other patent licensing firms. Their advantage lies in specific portfolios. Their disadvantage is high legal costs associated with patent litigation.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been uneven, driven by specific licensing deals.

Future Projections: Future projections depend on success in enforcing existing patents and acquiring new ones. It is subject to legal wins or losses.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may involve the acquisition of new patent portfolios or increased enforcement efforts in specific areas.

Summary

Network-1 Technologies operates in the specialized field of patent licensing, heavily reliant on legal enforcement. Its strength lies in its patent portfolio. Challenges include patent invalidity risks, high legal costs, and fluctuating revenue. The company's future hinges on successfully licensing and defending its intellectual property.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings
  • Financial databases
  • Patent office records
  • Industry news sources

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and does not constitute investment advice. The patent licensing industry is complex and subject to change. Market share estimates are approximations.

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About Network-1 Technologies Inc

Exchange NYSE MKT
Headquaters New Canaan, CT, United States
IPO Launch date 1998-11-10
Chairman & CEO Mr. Corey M. Horowitz J.D.
Sector Industrials
Industry Specialty Business Services
Full time employees 2
Full time employees 2

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. engages in the development, licensing, and protection of intellectual property assets. The company owns 106 patents, including the Cox patent portfolio related to enabling technology for identifying media content on the Internet; M2M/IoT patent portfolio related to enabling technology for authenticating, provisioning, and using embedded sim technology in IoT, machine-to-machine, and other mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and computers, as well as automobiles; and HFT patent portfolio covering technologies related to high frequency trading that addresses technological problems associated with speed and latency, and provide critical latency gains in trading systems. Its patents also comprise the Mirror Worlds patent portfolio related to foundational technologies that enable unified search and indexing, displaying, and archiving of documents in a computer system; and the remote power patent covering the delivery of power over Ethernet cables for the purpose of remotely powering network devices, such as wireless access ports, IP phones, and network-based cameras. Network-1 Technologies, Inc. was formerly known as Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc. and changed its name to Network-1 Technologies, Inc. in October 2013. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in New Canaan, Connecticut.