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Nexgel Inc(NXGL)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$3.88
10/29/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NXGL

10/29/2026: NXGL (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Nexgel Inc is a specialized medical technology company known for its proprietary, chemical-free hydrogel products used in wound care and cosmetic applications. Its primary strength lies in its electron-beam manufacturing technology, which provides a high-quality alternative to traditional chemical-based hydrogels. The company's main growth story centers on scaling its B2B contract manufacturing business and expanding into medical drug delivery. However, investors must consider risks including limited operating history, high cash burn, and intense competition from large, established medical device firms. Nexgel is suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility, as they should monitor ongoing contract wins and regulatory milestones for future performance.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company offers exposure to a proprietary technology platform in a high-growth medical and cosmetic market.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis is a volatile, small-cap stock that requires a positive trend or major contract wins to drive sustained momentum.
Value investorWeak fitAs an early-stage company with operating losses, Nexgel lacks the earnings history required for traditional value analysis.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe company's small size, lack of profitability, and high volatility make it unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap stocks in the medical technology sector often experience significant price swings based on news or market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highFuture growth expectations are baked into the stock price, leaving little room for error in execution.
Competition risk (Medical Device giants)HighNexgel competes against global giants with vast R&D and distribution resources.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is proprietary, the company is still building the operational scale of a mature business.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the investment thesis.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the ability to scale production and secure B2B contracts effectively.

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 -27.53%
Avg. Invested days 31
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NXGL has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, moderate earnings growth (+8.6%) and solid revenue growth (+31.5%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -12.1%), weak profitability (net margin -26.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NXGL's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 13.2%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is NXGL's strongest growth driver at +68.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+31.5%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (+8.6%, moderate) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 13.7% and approximately 78.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 14.02% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.87%
Virtu Financial LLC 0.81%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.74%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.71%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.56%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NXGL generates approximately $395 of gross profit, $-293 of operating income, and $-121 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: -3.70% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NXGL has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.96M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2
Volume (30-day avg) 173.4K shares
Beta 0.81
52 Weeks Range 3.00 - 53.60
Updated Date 10/29/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.00 - 53.60
Updated Date 10/29/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -14.8

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Contract ManufacturingManufacturing hydrogel-based products for other brands.This is a B2B business where they produce specialized goods for other companies to sell.
Proprietary ProductsDeveloping and selling their own branded medical hydrogel products.This segment relies on direct sales and brand development.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 1.38
Enterprise Value 9.04M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.16
Enterprise Value 9.04M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.16
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.75
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.85
Shares Outstanding 487.38K
Shares Floating 383.89K
Shares Outstanding 487.38K
Shares Floating 383.89K
Percent Insiders 14.02
Percent Institutions 13.67

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)

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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