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Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc (SNOA)

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$2.84
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Profit since last BUY-27.92%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: SNOA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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Not Recommended Performance

These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.

Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $14.8

1 Year Target Price $14.8

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$14.8Target price
Low$1.75
Current$2.84
high$9.37

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -21.92%
Avg. Invested days 33
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance 1.0
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 4.71M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14.8
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 14.8
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 1.4
52 Weeks Range 1.75 - 9.37
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.75 - 9.37
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -2.79

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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When -
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Profitability

Profit Margin -24.19%
Operating Margin (TTM) -17.48%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -16.31%
Return on Equity (TTM) -65.55%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -354265
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33
Enterprise Value -354265
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.33
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.14
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.17
Shares Outstanding 1642760
Shares Floating 1621820
Shares Outstanding 1642760
Shares Floating 1621820
Percent Insiders 1.23
Percent Institutions 2.42

Analyst Ratings

Rating 1
Target Price 14.8
Buy -
Strong Buy 1
Buy -
Strong Buy 1
Hold -
Sell -
Strong Sell -
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Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was founded in 1998 (originally known as Oculus Innovative Sciences). It focuses on developing and commercializing stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) products for wound care, skincare, and eye care. Over time, the company has expanded its product portfolio and distribution channels, including acquisitions and partnerships.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Dermatology: Development and sale of HOCl-based products for treating skin conditions like acne, eczema, and wound healing.
  • Eye Care: Production of solutions for managing eye irritations and infections, leveraging HOCl's antimicrobial properties.
  • Wound Care: Creation of wound cleansing and treatment products designed to promote faster healing and prevent infection. Sold mostly outside the USA.
  • International Sales: Sales of products, through partners, outside the USA, including but not limited to Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Amy Trombly is the CEO. Organizational structure is typical of a small pharmaceutical company, with departments focusing on R&D, sales and marketing, manufacturing, and regulatory affairs.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Competitors: 3M, Smith & Nephew, Generic Antimicrobials
  • MicrocynRx: Antimicrobial skin and wound care solutions; global presence through partners. Market share not specifically reported. Competitors include established wound care brands (e.g., 3M, Smith & Nephew), as well as generic antimicrobials. Revenue contribution from this product has decreased over time.
  • Competitors: Various wound care and burn treatment companies
  • Epicyn: Skin and wound care solutions targeting skin irritations and burns. Market share not specifically reported; revenue figures not broken out. Competitors in this market are various wound care and burn treatment companies.
  • Alevicyn: Dermatological products for managing atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions. Market share is fragmented. Competitors include established pharmaceutical companies with prescription dermatological products and over-the-counter alternatives.
  • Competitors: Established pharmaceutical companies with prescription dermatological products and over-the-counter alternatives

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The wound care and dermatology markets are competitive and growing, driven by an aging population, increasing incidence of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes), and rising demand for advanced wound care products. Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern, potentially favoring solutions like HOCl.

Positioning

Sonoma positions itself as an innovator in stabilized HOCl technology. Its competitive advantage lies in the unique properties and safety profile of its products, specifically the stabilization of HOCl. However, it competes with much larger and better-funded companies.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global wound care market is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. Sonoma is positioned to capture a small portion of this market, but its current market share is modest.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Proprietary HOCl technology
  • Established product portfolio in wound care and dermatology
  • Partnerships for international distribution

Weaknesses

  • Limited financial resources
  • Small sales and marketing team
  • Dependence on partnerships for revenue
  • History of losses

Opportunities

  • Expanding into new geographical markets
  • Developing new HOCl-based products
  • Acquiring smaller companies with complementary technologies
  • Increased awareness of antimicrobial resistance driving demand for HOCl products

Threats

  • Competition from larger pharmaceutical companies
  • Regulatory hurdles and changing healthcare policies
  • Generic competition
  • Economic downturn impacting healthcare spending

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • Smith & Nephew (SNN)
  • 3M (MMM)
  • Integra LifeSciences (IART)

Competitive Landscape

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals faces intense competition from larger, well-established companies. Its smaller size and limited resources put it at a disadvantage. Its HOCl technology provides a potential differentiator.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent, with periods of revenue growth followed by declines.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on the successful execution of their partnerships and new product launches. Analyst estimates are limited and highly variable.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives may include new product development, partnership expansions, and cost-cutting measures.

Summary

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals is a small company with a proprietary HOCl technology, which has not yet translated into strong financial performance. While its technology offers potential, it struggles with limited resources and intense competition. The company's reliance on partnerships presents both an opportunity and a risk. Future success depends on successful execution and financial discipline and ability to obtain further funding.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company filings (SEC)
  • Press releases
  • Industry reports
  • Analyst reports

Disclaimers:

This analysis is based on publicly available information and is not financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may not be precise. Financial data may be outdated.

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About Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Boulder, CO, United States
IPO Launch date 2007-01-25
CEO, President & Director Ms. Amy M. Trombly J.D.
Sector Healthcare
Industry Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Full time employees 8
Full time employees 8

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and produces stabilized hypochlorous acid (HOCl) products for wound and eye care, oral and nasal care, podiatry, animal health care, and dermatological conditions in the United States, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and internationally. It offers Lumacyn, a skin toner; Regenacyn, a prescription scar gel; Reliefacyn to alleviate red bumps, rashes, shallow skin fisures, sunburn, peeling, and eczema/atopic dermatitis; Gramaderm for the treatment of topical mild to moderate acne; Epicyn, an antimicrobial facial cleanser; Levicyn, an HOCl based prescription and over-the-counter product used to relieve skin irritations, lacerations, abrasions, and burns; Celacyn, a scar management gel; and Pediacyn, an atopic dermatitis hydrogel. The company also provides Microcyn, a HOCl-based topical line of products designed to stimulate expedited healing by targeting a range of pathogens; Ocucyn eyelid and eyelash cleanser; Ocudox for eye care; Sinudox for nasal irrigation; Microdacyn60 oral care solution to treat mouth and throat infections; and Podiacyn, a foot care product. In addition, it offers MicrocynAH, an HOCl-based solution used to relieve common symptoms of hot spots, scratches, skin rashes, post-surgical sites, and irritated animal skin; MicrocynVS, an animal care product; Nanocyn, a hospital-grade disinfectant; Acuicyn, a solution for the treatment of blepharitis and the daily hygiene of eyelids and lashes; MucoClyns, a disinfectant; and Endocyn, a root canal irrigation solution. The company was formerly known as Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. and changed its name to Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2016. Sonoma Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is based in Boulder, Colorado.