Nanophase Technologies Corporation

    Nanophase Technologies Corporation

    OOTC:NANX
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    39.93P/E

    Share Statistics

    As of March 31, 2025, Nanophase Technologies Corporation has 70.10M shares outstanding.

    Shares Outstanding70.10M

    Valuation Ratios

    As of March 31, 2025, Nanophase Technologies Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 39.93. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.39, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -1.37.

    PE Ratio39.93
    PS Ratio2.39
    PB Ratio-1.37
    P/TBV Ratio9.02
    P/FCF Ratio45.50
    P/OCF Ratio-97.97

    Enterprise Valuation

    As of March 31, 2025, Nanophase Technologies Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 30.28 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.76 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 36.79 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Nanophase Technologies Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 42.92, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers.

    EV / Sales2.76
    EV / EBITDA30.28
    EV / EBIT36.79
    EV / FCF42.92

    Financial Position

    As of March 31, 2025, Nanophase Technologies Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.09, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 148.83, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 8.28 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

    Current Ratio1.09
    Quick Ratio0.33
    Debt / Equity148.83
    Debt / EBITDA4.34
    Interest Coverage8.28

    Financial Efficiency

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2025. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 13.70 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 7.17, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is negative at -4.92, pointing to unprofitable operations over the period. Inventory turnover of 2.34 indicates how many times Nanophase Technologies Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

    Return on Assets (ROA)7.17
    Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)13.70
    Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)-4.92
    Inventory Turnover2.34

    Taxes

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2025. That works out to an effective tax rate of 6.22, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

    Effective Tax Rate6.22

    Margins

    Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2025, Nanophase Technologies Corporation posted a gross margin of 28.00, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.49 and net profit margin of 5.99 provide insight into operational efficiency.

    Gross Margin28.00
    Operating Margin7.49
    Pretax Margin6.39
    Profit Margin5.99
    EBITDA Margin9.10

    Dividends & Yields

    These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2025. Free cash flow yield stands at 2.20, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -4.05, meaning Nanophase Technologies Corporation raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

    Shareholder Yield-4.05
    FCF Yield2.20

    Scores

    As of March 31, 2025, Nanophase Technologies Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 0.81, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

    Altman Z-Score0.81