(NPWR) NET Power - Ratings and Ratios
Electricity, Natural Gas, Power Generation System
Description: NPWR NET Power
NET Power Inc. (NYSE:NPWR) is a US-based energy technology company that has developed a revolutionary power generation system, known as the NET Power Cycle, which enables the production of electricity from natural gas while capturing CO2 emissions. With its headquarters in Durham, North Carolina, the company has been at the forefront of clean energy technology since its founding in 2010.
From a financial perspective, NET Power Inc. has a market capitalization of $233.18 million, indicating a relatively small-cap stock. The companys return on equity (ROE) stands at -23.55%, suggesting that it is currently operating at a loss. As a growth-stage company in a capital-intensive industry, this is not unexpected. Key performance indicators (KPIs) to watch include revenue growth, gross margin expansion, and operating expense management. Additionally, investors should monitor the companys cash burn rate and funding requirements to support its growth plans.
The NET Power Cycle technology has the potential to disrupt the traditional energy landscape by providing a cleaner and more efficient alternative to conventional power generation systems. As the world transitions towards a low-carbon economy, companies like NET Power Inc. are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend. Investors should consider the companys competitive positioning, partnerships, and commercialization progress when evaluating its growth prospects.
To further assess the investment potential of NET Power Inc., it is essential to analyze its financial statements, management team, and industry trends. Key metrics to monitor include the companys cash runway, research and development (R&D) expenses, and strategic partnerships. By deconstructing these fundamental truths, investors can make more informed decisions about the companys prospects and potential for long-term value creation.
NPWR Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 263m |
| Sub-Industry | Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components |
| IPO / Inception | 2021-08-06 |
NPWR Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -65.7% |
| Fundamental | 38.4% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -36.8% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.40 of 5 |
NPWR Dividends
Currently no dividends paidNPWR Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 27.2% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -67.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -40.9% |
| CAGR 5y | -21.33% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) | -0.23 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) | -0.56 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.29 |
| Alpha | -42.88 |
| Beta | 0.750 |
| Volatility | 171.15% |
| Current Volume | 3966.2k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1752.5k |
| Stop Loss | 4.5 (-7.2%) |
| Signal | 0.21 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 0.0
| Net Income (-181.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 15.7k TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.07 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -4.03pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 140.0k% (prev 238.9k%; Δ -98.9kpp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.04 (>3.0%) and CFO -65.8m > Net Income -181.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 9.77 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (77.7m) change vs 12m ago 8.07% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin -1150 % (prev -25.2k%; Δ 24.0kpp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 0.01% (prev 0.01%; Δ 0.00pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio -7.87 (EBITDA TTM -162.0m / Interest Expense TTM 31.4m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' -4.63
| (A) 0.20 = (Total Current Assets 408.5m - Total Current Liabilities 41.8m) / Total Assets 1.79b |
| (B) -0.15 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -263.5m / Total Assets 1.79b |
| (C) -0.12 = EBIT TTM -246.9m / Avg Total Assets 2.07b |
| (D) -4.47 = Book Value of Equity -263.5m / Total Liabilities 59.0m |
| Total Rating: -4.63 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 38.38
| 1. Piotroski 0.0pt = -5.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 95.63% = 5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin data missing |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.01 = 2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 1.73 = 0.53 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -44.82)% = -12.50 |
| 7. RoE -27.05% = -2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -0.97% = -0.07 |
| 9. EPS Trend 8.48% = 0.42 |
What is the price of NPWR shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +11.75%, over one month by +128.77%, over three months by +64.97% and over the past year by -26.63%.
Is NET Power a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of NPWR is around 3.93 USD . This means that NPWR is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -18.97%.
Is NPWR a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 4
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the NPWR price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 7.3 | 49.5% |
| Analysts Target Price | 7.3 | 49.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 4.4 | -9.5% |
Last update: 2025-10-07 02:28
NPWR Fundamental Data Overview
P/S = 21937.035
P/B = 0.3943
Beta = 0.75
Revenue TTM = 262.0k USD
EBIT TTM = -246.9m USD
EBITDA TTM = -162.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 4.23m USD (from capitalLeaseObligations, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.21m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.23m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -279.8m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = -135.9m USD (263.2m + Debt 4.23m - CCE 403.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = -7.87 (Ebit TTM -246.9m / Interest Expense TTM 31.4m)
FCF Yield = 95.63% (FCF TTM -130.0m / Enterprise Value -135.9m)
FCF Margin = -49.6k% (FCF TTM -130.0m / Revenue TTM 262.0k)
Net Margin = -69.1k% (Net Income TTM -181.0m / Revenue TTM 262.0k)
Gross Margin = -1150 % ((Revenue TTM 262.0k - Cost of Revenue TTM 3.28m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = none% (prev none%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.08 (set to none) (Enterprise Value -135.9m / Total Assets 1.79b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 741.5% (Interest Expense 31.4m / Debt 4.23m)
Taxrate = 1.94% (-1.62m / -83.7m)
NOPAT = -242.1m (EBIT -246.9m * (1 - 1.94%)) [loss with tax shield]
Current Ratio = 9.77 (Total Current Assets 408.5m / Total Current Liabilities 41.8m)
Debt / Equity = 0.01 (Debt 4.23m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 616.2m)
Debt / EBITDA = 1.73 (negative EBITDA) (Net Debt -279.8m / EBITDA -162.0m)
Debt / FCF = 2.15 (negative FCF - burning cash) (Net Debt -279.8m / FCF TTM -130.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 669.1m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = -10.11% (Net Income -181.0m / Total Assets 1.79b)
RoE = -27.05% (Net Income TTM -181.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 669.1m)
RoCE = -36.67% (EBIT -246.9m / Capital Employed (Equity 669.1m + L.T.Debt 4.23m))
RoIC = -36.18% (negative operating profit) (NOPAT -242.1m / Invested Capital 669.1m)
WACC = 8.64% (E(263.2m)/V(267.5m) * Re(8.78%) + (debt cost/tax rate unavailable))
Discount Rate = 8.78% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 4.41%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -130.0m)
EPS Correlation: 8.48 | EPS CAGR: 32.92% | SUE: 0.42 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -0.97 | Revenue CAGR: -84.12% | SUE: 0.0 | # QB: 0
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