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Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc (SNOA)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: SNOA (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $14.8
1 Year Target Price $14.8
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -21.92% | Avg. Invested days 33 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
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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
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc

Company Overview
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
Peer Comparison
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.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://sonomapharma.com |
Full time employees 8 | Website https://sonomapharma.com |
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.
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