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Nature Wood Group Limited American Depositary Shares(NWGL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.15
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NWGL

10/20/2026: NWGL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Nature Wood Group Limited is a vertically integrated forestry company primarily operating in Suriname, focused on the harvesting and processing of timber for global export. Its main business strength lies in its ability to manage the timber supply chain from extraction to the delivery of value-added products. While the company offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to tropical timber resources, investors face material risks related to geographic concentration, commodity price volatility, and stringent environmental regulations. This stock may suit speculative investors comfortable with small-cap emerging market volatility, as it lacks a consistent dividend history. Investors should monitor progress in operational efficiency and changes in international timber trade policies.

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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 timber resources but faces significant operational and market volatility.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock often lacks the consistent high-volume trading patterns typically required for momentum strategies.
Value investorMixed fitPotential value exists if the asset base is undervalued, but commodity risk makes valuation difficult.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not provide the reliable income stream sought by dividend-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to small-cap, emerging-market forestry operations entails significant risk and volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighTimber prices are subject to global commodity cycles and demand changes.
Valuation riskMediumSmall-cap stocks in this sector often face liquidity and valuation transparency issues.
Competition risk (commodity timber)MediumGlobal timber markets are highly competitive and cost-sensitive.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on sustainable long-term resource management.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo consistent dividend history limits appeal to income investors.
Execution riskMedium / highManaging forestry operations and supply chains across borders is complex.

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 44.08%
Avg. Invested days 18
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NWGL receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and soft quantitative characteristics.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NWGL has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+32.9%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -6.6%), negative revenue growth (-32.3%), weak profitability (net margin -40.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NWGL's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 22.9%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is NWGL's strongest growth driver at +32.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (-32.3%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-161.3%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 1.2% (soft) and 18.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.00%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.78%
XTX Topco Ltd 0.13%
SmartHarvest Portfolios, LLC 0.03%
UBS Group AG 0.01%
EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NWGL generates approximately $96 of gross profit, $-199 of operating income, and $-66 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: 7.99%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NWGL has a High Volatility Profile profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

High VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 6.73M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 31.1M shares
Beta 2.55
52 Weeks Range 0.09 - 1.98
Updated Date 10/20/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.09 - 1.98
Updated Date 10/20/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.23

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Timber SalesSale of logs and processed sawn timber to international buyers.The company makes money primarily by selling raw and processed wood to global construction and furniture markets.
Geography (Suriname)Harvesting operations and processing within Suriname.The company's core operations are concentrated in South America, making it sensitive to local regulatory and economic conditions.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 29.72M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72
Enterprise Value 29.72M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.04
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 55.07
Shares Outstanding 44.91M
Shares Floating 8.15M
Shares Outstanding 44.91M
Shares Floating 8.15M
Percent Insiders -
Percent Institutions 1.2

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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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