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Sonoma Pharmaceuticals Inc(SNOA)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.17
11/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SNOA

11/12/2026: SNOA (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Sonoma Pharmaceuticals is a micro-cap specialty firm focused on hypochlorous acid-based dermatology and wound care products. The company's main strength lies in its proprietary Microcyn technology, which offers a non-toxic alternative to traditional infection management. Its primary growth story revolves around expanding its presence in the animal health market and securing international partnerships to drive revenue. However, the company faces significant risks from stiff competition by large pharmaceutical incumbents, persistent operational losses, and historical dependence on equity dilution. Sonoma is best suited for risk-tolerant investors looking for exposure to niche medical technology who are willing to monitor the efficacy of its commercial execution closely.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorWeak fitThe company lacks consistent, accelerating revenue growth required by most growth investors.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks sustained positive price momentum or volume support for trend following.
Value investorWeak fitPersistent operating losses make traditional valuation multiples difficult to justify.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and retains all capital for operations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational uncertainty make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock exhibits significant price swings due to low float and speculative market interest.
Valuation riskHighInvestors face risk due to the gap between current market cap and operational cash flow generation.
Competition risk (Large Pharma)HighLarge incumbents with deeper resources can easily outspend or undercut Sonoma on price.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is innovative, the business model has struggled to achieve scale.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the investment thesis.
Execution riskMedium / highThe management team must successfully navigate complex regulatory and distribution landscapes.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 5.94M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 12
Volume (30-day avg) 54.4K shares
Beta 1.31
52 Weeks Range 0.85 - 3.95
Updated Date 11/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.85 - 3.95
Updated Date 11/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.22

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Healthcare

Bullish
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
Momentum Steady
BUY participation
62.6%
Active BUY / eligible
72 / 115
30-Day BUY Count Change
+35
Market state
Strong Bullish

The number of qualifying BUY stocks has remained relatively stable.

Industry

Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic

BUY participation
66.7%
Active BUY / eligible
8 / 12
30-Day BUY Count Change
+3

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

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 -56.78%
Avg. Invested days 14
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 2.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SNOA 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

★★★★★
SNOA has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, moderate earnings growth (+8.2%) and strong revenue growth (+36.7%) are partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -21.1%), weak profitability (net margin -16.3%), very low insider ownership of 0.39%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SNOA's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 52.1%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is SNOA's strongest growth driver at +36.7% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (+8.2%, moderate) and free-cash-flow growth (-2355.4%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.7% (soft) and 105.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (strong). Insider ownership is only 0.39%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.85%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 0.56%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 0.39%
Mckinley Carter Wealth Services Inc 0.23%
UBS Group AG 0.16%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SNOA generates approximately $380 of gross profit, $-126 of operating income, and $-211 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 7.14%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SNOA has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Dermatology and Wound CareSale of proprietary Microcyn-based topical gels and liquids for wound and skin management.Revenue comes from selling high-margin, specialized medical liquids that treat skin conditions.
Animal HealthVeterinary-focused products under the MicrocynAH brand for animal wound care.The company captures a secondary revenue stream by repurposing its core technology for pet care.
Licensing and RoyaltiesAgreements with third-party partners to distribute products in international territories.The company generates supplemental income by allowing other firms to sell its products globally.

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 2026-11-10
When -
Estimate -
Actual 0.09

Profitability

Profit Margin -7.65%
Operating Margin (TTM) -3.32%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -3.15%
Return on Equity (TTM) -34.54%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 46.08
Enterprise Value 1.63M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25
Enterprise Value 1.63M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.25
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.46
Shares Outstanding 4.79M
Shares Floating 5.04M
Shares Outstanding 4.79M
Shares Floating 5.04M
Percent Insiders 0.39
Percent Institutions 2.67

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.

📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

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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