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Nuwellis Inc(NUWE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$0.32
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NUWE

10/23/2026: NUWE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Nuwellis Inc is a specialized medical technology company focused on its Aquadex ultrafiltration system for managing fluid overload in patients. The company's primary strength lies in its proprietary technology that serves a clear, underserved clinical need. Its investment story centers on the potential for expanded adoption across critical care and pediatric markets. However, the company faces high risks, including strong competition from large-cap medical device firms and the need for ongoing capital to reach sustained profitability. Nuwellis is likely best suited for investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to specialized clinical solutions and should monitor hospital procurement and clinical evidence progress.

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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 high growth potential but comes with significant execution and operational risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is often absent; fit is conditional on a clear and sustained positive upturn in adoption.
Value investorWeak fitThe company lacks the earnings track record required for traditional value analysis.
Dividend investorWeak fitNuwellis does not pay a dividend and is in a capital-intensive growth stage.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe stock's high volatility and financial risk profile make it unsuitable for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to sharp price fluctuations typical of small-cap biotech and medical device firms.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are highly sensitive to future revenue growth projections and capital market conditions.
Competition risk (Diversified MedTech)HighLarger competitors with greater resources can impede the adoption of the Aquadex system.
Business qualityMediumThe business is early-stage with ongoing capital needs, lacking the moat of established franchises.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect no income, as all capital is reinvested into the business.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on clinical adoption and securing long-term hospital procurement contracts.

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 -47.73%
Avg. Invested days 5
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NUWE has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-56.9%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -131.8%), negative revenue growth (-5.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NUWE's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 35.2%). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
NUWE's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -5.4% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-56.9%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-12.9%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.6% (soft) and 94.7% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership of 4.96% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Sabby Management LLC 0.45%
UBS Group AG 0.12%
Tower Research Capital LLC 0.00%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.00%
SBI Securities Co Ltd 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NUWE generates approximately $620 of gross profit, $-1,343 of operating income, and $-1,318 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: -0.03% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NUWE has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.17M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 11
Volume (30-day avg) 2.2M shares
Beta 0.09
52 Weeks Range 0.32 - 172.90
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.32 - 172.90
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 435.92

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Fluid Management SystemsRevenue from the Aquadex system and recurring sales of disposable fluid removal kits.The company makes money when hospitals buy their machines and the ongoing kits needed for every patient procedure.
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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -1.01M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13
Enterprise Value -1.01M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13
Enterprise Value to Revenue -
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.34
Shares Outstanding 3.65M
Shares Floating 3.45M
Shares Outstanding 3.65M
Shares Floating 3.45M
Percent Insiders 4.96
Percent Institutions 2.59

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

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)

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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