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Neutral 49 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
kr38.00
▼(-1.55% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/19/26
The score is held down primarily by weakened recent profitability and persistently negative operating/free cash flow, despite a strong no-debt balance sheet. Technicals are slightly bearish with price below key moving averages and negative MACD. A high dividend yield provides some support, but losses (negative P/E) keep valuation risk elevated.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet (No Debt)
A zero-debt capital structure gives NAXS durable financial flexibility typical of long-term investment vehicles. It can withstand portfolio drawdowns, fund follow-on commitments or distributions from equity, and avoid refinancing risk—supporting stability across private equity cycles.
Prior Strong Profitability Track Record
Historical strong profits demonstrate the firm's ability to realize value from private equity holdings in favorable cycles. That track record indicates operating know-how and potential to re-generate earnings when portfolio exits or market conditions improve, a durable strength for future recoveries.
Business Model: Private Equity Exposure
As a dedicated private equity investment vehicle, NAXS benefits from structural tailwinds in alternative assets: long-duration value creation, portfolio diversification across funds, and eventual cash distributions from exits, aligning incentives to drive long-term capital appreciation.
Negative Factors
Persistent Negative Cash Generation
Sustained negative operating and free cash flow erodes liquidity and undermines the firm's ability to fund distributions, follow-on investments, or cover fees without selling assets. This structural cash conversion weakness raises long-term funding and operational sustainability concerns.
Recent Material Earnings Decline
A shift to multi-year losses indicates portfolio valuation pressures or realized losses and reduces retained capital available for reinvestment or dividends. Prolonged negative earnings weaken return generation and signal material deterioration in core investment performance.
Eroding Equity Capital Base
A shrinking equity base reduces the firm's capital buffer and limits its ability to scale or absorb further portfolio write-downs. Diminished equity momentum constrains strategic flexibility and can impair long-term capacity to pursue attractive private equity opportunities.

NAXS AB (NAXS) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)

NAXS AB Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionNAXS AB (publ) is an investment firm specializing in fund of funds and secondary indirect investments. It does not invest in pure debt instruments, convertible debentures, and mezzanine instruments. Within the fund of fund investments, it makes investments in private equity buyout funds. The firm invests in private equity funds through its primary fund raisings and investments in already existing funds through acquisition of fund interests on the second-hand market. It also focuses on middle market funds. The firm seeks to invest in funds based in Nordic region, with a focus on Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden or in funds which have at least one of the Nordic countries as their investment focus. It typically invests between SEK 50 million ($6.27 million) and SEK 300 million ($37.62 million) in funds. It makes fund investments through equity and liquid assets or net cash in interest-bearing instruments only. The firm also makes balance sheet investments. NAXS AB (publ) was founded in May 2007 and is based in Stockholm, Sweden. It operates as a subsidiary of QVT Financial LP.
How the Company Makes Money

NAXS AB Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are pressured: profitability deteriorated from strong results in 2020–2022 to losses in 2024–2025, and revenue turned negative in 2024–2025. Cash generation is a major concern with negative operating cash flow and free cash flow in every year shown (2020–2025), despite prior accounting profits. The key offset is a conservative balance sheet with no debt and substantial equity, though equity has declined materially since 2022.
Income Statement
27
Negative
Earnings quality and trajectory have deteriorated sharply. The company moved from very strong profitability in 2020–2022 (high positive profits on meaningful revenue) to a small profit in 2023, followed by sizable losses in 2024 and 2025. Revenue also turned negative in 2024–2025 with extremely weak growth, indicating a major disruption in the core revenue base and an unstable earnings profile. The key positive is that the business has shown it can generate strong profits in prior years, but the most recent two years dominate the current risk picture.
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
The balance sheet is conservatively positioned with no debt reported across all periods and a large equity base relative to total assets, which provides financial flexibility. However, equity has declined meaningfully from 2022 to 2025, consistent with recent losses and/or valuation impacts, and returns on equity have fallen from strong levels in 2021–2022 to negative in 2024 and flat in 2025. Net-net: strong solvency, but weakening capital momentum.
Cash Flow
22
Negative
Cash generation is a clear weak spot: operating cash flow and free cash flow are negative every year shown (2020–2025), including years that reported strong net profits, which raises concerns around cash conversion and underlying cash earnings. Free cash flow improved in 2025 versus 2024 (less negative), but it remains meaningfully below zero, and the multi-year pattern suggests persistent cash outflows rather than a one-off issue.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue-156.00K-58.83M12.13M187.34M186.42M
Gross Profit-23.44M-61.49M9.61M185.98M183.80M
EBITDA-27.89M-66.57M4.36M180.09M177.41M
Net Income-25.77M-66.58M4.35M180.08M177.41M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets566.41M809.88M923.76M960.67M824.41M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments65.88M203.60M209.23M211.67M265.52M
Total Debt0.000.000.000.000.00
Total Liabilities10.07M1.47M1.70M1.42M1.56M
Stockholders Equity556.35M808.41M922.07M959.25M822.86M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-13.21M-10.11M-9.52M-14.30M-10.24M
Operating Cash Flow-13.21M-10.11M-9.52M-14.30M-10.24M
Investing Cash Flow101.66M51.67M48.60M4.14M89.92M
Financing Cash Flow-226.13M-47.08M-41.54M-43.68M-33.46M

NAXS AB Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
78
Outperform
kr6.41B6.126.23%-0.22%-58.80%
68
Neutral
$18.00B11.429.92%3.81%9.73%1.22%
67
Neutral
kr701.62M16.6534.18%242.91%
60
Neutral
kr2.22B2.89
49
Neutral
kr399.39M-15.688.78%
* Financial Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SE:NAXS
NAXS AB
38.70
-0.18
-0.46%
DE:7EU
Vo2 Cap Holding AB
0.19
<0.01
3.24%
DE:SKVB
Catella AB Class B
1.98
-0.55
-21.69%
SE:CASE
Case Group AB
21.80
5.10
30.54%
SE:ORES
Investment AB Oresund
141.00
34.12
31.92%
SE:VEFAB
VEF AB
2.13
0.52
32.63%

NAXS AB Corporate Events

NAXS Expands Share Buyback as Treasury Holdings Climb
Feb 16, 2026

NAXS AB has continued its ongoing share repurchase program, buying back 3,521 shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between 9 and 13 February 2026 through Pareto Securities, which executes the trades independently. The program is designed to provide flexibility in capital management, support potential acquisitions using treasury shares, optimize the capital structure and help reduce any discount to net asset value, ultimately aiming to create additional value for shareholders.

Following these latest transactions, NAXS’ total holding of treasury shares stands at 80,968 out of 11,077,585 shares, all acquired since the buyback program began in late November 2025, with authorization in place to repurchase up to 553,879 shares in total. The continued execution of the program under EU market abuse and safe-harbour rules signals an active approach to balance sheet management and may be seen by investors as a sign of confidence in the company’s valuation and long-term strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Calls 2026 AGM With Proposals on Board Changes and Share Buyback Mandate
Feb 13, 2026

NAXS AB has convened its annual general meeting for 17 March 2026 in Stockholm, outlining standard participation procedures for shareholders, including registration deadlines, proxy rules and requirements for nominee-registered investors to re-register their shares. The notice confirms the company’s current share capital structure and reminds shareholders of their legal rights to request information from the board and CEO.

The agenda features routine corporate governance items such as adoption of the annual accounts, dividend and result appropriation decision, discharge of board and CEO from liability, and approval of the remuneration report. Shareholders will also vote on the composition and fees of the board and auditor, elect a new board member, and consider authorisations for the board to repurchase own shares and issue new shares, measures that could affect NAXS’s capital structure and strategic flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Continues Nordic-Focused Investor Buyback Program to Optimize Capital Structure
Feb 9, 2026

NAXS AB has continued to execute its share repurchase program, buying back 5,630 shares between 2 and 6 February 2026 on Nasdaq Stockholm through Pareto Securities, which acts independently in timing the transactions. The buyback aims to optimize the company’s capital management, support returns to shareholders, adjust the capital structure, provide shares for potential acquisitions, and help reduce any discount to net asset value.

Following these latest transactions, NAXS holds 77,447 of its own shares out of a total 11,077,585 shares and votes, all acquired since the program began in late November 2025. The board-authorized program allows repurchases of up to 553,879 shares in total, indicating further potential buybacks that could enhance shareholder value and signal confidence in the company’s net asset value and long-term strategy.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Expands Share Buyback to Bolster Capital Structure and Shareholder Value
Feb 2, 2026

NAXS AB has repurchased 4,544 of its own shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between 26 and 30 January 2026 as part of an ongoing share buyback program designed to increase capital management flexibility, facilitate capital returns to shareholders, optimise the capital structure, support potential share-based acquisitions and help reduce any discount to net asset value. The transactions, executed independently by Pareto Securities under EU market regulations, bring NAXS’s total treasury shareholding to 71,817 out of 11,077,585 shares, with 71,817 shares bought back since the program’s launch in November 2025 and capacity remaining to repurchase up to a total of 553,879 shares, underscoring a continued focus on shareholder value and balance sheet efficiency.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Narrows 2025 Loss as New Owners and Board Pivot Strategy Toward Shareholder Value
Jan 29, 2026

NAXS AB reported a reduced full-year loss for 2025, with net profit improving to a negative MSEK 25.9 from a negative MSEK 66.6, while net asset value fell to MSEK 556, or SEK 50.44 per share, and net cash declined to MSEK 66 at year-end, reflecting substantial capital returned to shareholders via an ordinary dividend for 2024 and an extraordinary dividend of SEK 16 per share. In the fourth quarter, results were pressured by a one-off cost of MSEK 11 linked to terminating its investment advisory agreement, while a major ownership shift saw QVT Financial LP exit and new investors led by Molcap Invest AB and Oliver Molse take control, after which a newly elected board set a more value-focused strategy emphasizing share repurchases, shorter-term transactions over new long-term fund commitments, and proposed a new dividend of SEK 2.00 per share alongside renewed mandates for share buybacks and potential new share issues.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Expands Share Buyback to Bolster Capital Structure and Shareholder Value
Jan 26, 2026

NAXS AB has continued executing its previously announced share repurchase program, buying back 6,902 shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between 19 and 23 January 2026 at weighted average prices around SEK 39 per share. The program, conducted under EU market abuse and safe harbour rules and executed independently by Pareto Securities, aims to enhance capital management flexibility, support potential acquisitions using treasury shares, adjust the capital structure, and help reduce any discount to net asset value, thereby seeking to create additional value for shareholders. Following these latest transactions, NAXS holds 67,273 treasury shares out of a total of 11,077,585 shares and votes, with scope remaining to repurchase up to 553,879 shares in total under the program.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Steps Up Share Buybacks to Bolster Capital Structure and Shareholder Value
Jan 19, 2026

NAXS AB has repurchased 5,827 of its own shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between 12 and 16 January 2026 as part of an ongoing share buyback program designed to increase capital management flexibility, support capital returns to shareholders, optimize the capital structure and help reduce any discount to net asset value. The transactions, executed independently by Pareto Securities under EU market regulations, bring NAXS’s total treasury shareholding to 60,371 out of 11,077,585 shares, with authorization in place to buy back up to 553,879 shares overall, underscoring the company’s active use of buybacks as a tool to enhance shareholder value and potentially bolster its market valuation.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK40.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Expands Share Buyback, Lifts Treasury Stake to 48,668 Shares
Jan 12, 2026

NAXS AB has repurchased 4,723 of its own shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between 29 December 2025 and 2 January 2026 as part of an ongoing share buyback programme designed to increase capital management flexibility, support potential acquisitions, optimise the capital structure and help reduce any discount to net asset value. The transactions, executed independently by Pareto Securities under EU market abuse and safe harbour rules, bring NAXS’s treasury shareholding to 48,668 out of 11,077,585 shares outstanding, with 48,668 shares bought back since the programme began and scope remaining to repurchase up to a total of 553,879 shares, signalling continued active capital return and balance sheet management for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK39.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Continues Share Buybacks to Optimize Capital Structure and Narrow NAV Discount
Jan 5, 2026

NAXS AB has continued to execute its previously announced share repurchase program, buying back 4,723 of its own shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between 29 December 2025 and 2 January 2026 through Pareto Securities AB. The program is intended to increase flexibility in capital management, support capital returns, optimize the company’s capital structure and help reduce any discount to net asset value, ultimately aiming to enhance shareholder value; following these latest transactions, NAXS holds 48,668 treasury shares out of a total 11,077,585 outstanding, with authorization to repurchase up to 553,879 shares under the ongoing program.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NAXS) stock is a Hold with a SEK39.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on NAXS AB stock, see the SE:NAXS Stock Forecast page.

NAXS Names Co‑Founder Amaury de Poret as New CEO
Dec 31, 2025

NAXS AB, a NASDAQ Stockholm-listed Nordic-focused private equity investment company, has appointed co-founder and long-time investment advisor Amaury de Poret as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. De Poret’s elevation from advisor to CEO signals a return to founder-led leadership and continuity in the firm’s investment strategy, while the board thanked outgoing interim CEO Børge Johansen for his contributions during the transition period.

NAXS Ends Advisory Pact with Naccess, Takes SEK 11m Hit to Cut Future Fees
Dec 30, 2025

NAXS AB’s subsidiary NAXS A/S has agreed with Naccess Partners AB to immediately terminate their long-standing investment advisory agreement, originally signed in 2007, in exchange for a one-off settlement that replaces all future fixed and variable fee obligations. The deal results in a negative earnings impact of SEK 11 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, comprised of an SEK 8.2 million cash payment and a SEK 2.8 million write-down of a receivable related to carried interest, but it simultaneously eliminates future management fee and profit-sharing liabilities from 2026 onward, potentially improving the company’s cost structure after a year in which it paid SEK 10.8 million in advisory and carried interest fees.

NAXS Expands Share Buyback to Bolster Capital Structure and Shareholder Value
Dec 29, 2025

NAXS AB has continued to execute on its previously announced share repurchase program, buying back 3,726 shares on 22–23 December 2025 on Nasdaq Stockholm as part of a broader initiative to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder value. The program, conducted under EU market abuse and safe harbour rules and executed independently by Pareto Securities, has resulted in a total of 43,945 shares repurchased since late November, leaving room for further buybacks of up to a maximum of 553,879 shares and signaling the company’s active use of capital management tools to address any discount to net asset value and support long-term returns for investors.

NAXS Expands Share Buyback Program to Enhance Capital Structure and Shareholder Value
Dec 22, 2025

NAXS AB has repurchased 6,807 of its own shares on Nasdaq Stockholm between 15 and 19 December 2025 under a share buyback program authorized by the board to optimize capital management, adjust the company’s capital structure, support potential acquisition financing, and help reduce any discount to net asset value by shrinking the share capital. The transactions, executed independently by Pareto Securities in accordance with EU market abuse and safe harbour regulations, bring NAXS’s total treasury shareholding to 40,219 shares out of 11,077,585 outstanding, with 40,219 shares bought back since the program began and scope remaining to repurchase up to 553,879 shares, signalling an active capital return policy aimed at enhancing shareholder value.

NAXS AB Enhances Shareholder Value Through Share Repurchase Program
Dec 15, 2025

NAXS AB has repurchased 9,697 of its own shares as part of a share repurchase program aimed at enhancing capital management flexibility, returning capital to shareholders, and adjusting the company’s capital structure. This initiative is expected to create additional value for shareholders by potentially reducing the discount to the company’s net asset value.

NAXS AB Enhances Capital Management with Share Repurchase Program
Dec 8, 2025

NAXS AB has repurchased 13,170 of its own shares between December 1 and December 5, 2025, as part of a share repurchase program initiated to enhance capital management flexibility, return capital to shareholders, and adjust the company’s capital structure. This initiative, compliant with EU regulations, aims to counteract any discount to the company’s net asset value and create additional shareholder value, with Pareto Securities AB executing the transactions independently on Nasdaq Stockholm.

NAXS AB Executes Share Repurchase Program to Enhance Shareholder Value
Dec 1, 2025

NAXS AB has repurchased 10,545 of its own shares from November 26 to November 28, 2025, as part of a share repurchase program initiated by the Board of Directors. The program aims to provide capital management flexibility, return capital to shareholders, adjust the capital structure, and potentially use shares in acquisitions. This move is designed to counteract any discount to the company’s net asset value and create additional value for shareholders.

NAXS AB Initiates Share Buy-Back Program
Nov 24, 2025

NAXS AB has announced the initiation of a share buy-back program starting on November 24, 2025, continuing until the 2026 annual general meeting. The buy-back aims to provide the board with flexibility in capital management, enhance shareholder value, and adjust the company’s capital structure. The buy-back will be conducted on Nasdaq Stockholm, adhering to specific regulations, with a maximum of 553,879 shares to be repurchased, representing up to five percent of the total shares.

NAXS AB Initiates Share Buy-Back Program to Enhance Shareholder Value
Nov 24, 2025

NAXS AB’s board has approved a share buy-back program, allowing the company to repurchase up to 553,879 shares, equivalent to 5% of its total shares, on Nasdaq Stockholm. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value by providing capital management flexibility, adjusting capital structure, and potentially using shares for acquisitions or incentive programs.

NAXS AB’s New Board Focuses on Maximizing Private Equity Value
Nov 24, 2025

Following an Extraordinary General Meeting, NAXS AB’s new Board of Directors has reaffirmed its strategic focus on maximizing the value of its private equity portfolio to enhance shareholder returns. The Board is confident in the potential of its unlisted assets and has clarified that the company is not undergoing liquidation. Instead, it plans to actively manage its portfolio and repurchase shares, which are considered undervalued. The Board will not prioritize new long-term commitments to private equity funds but is open to short-term strategic transactions to optimize the company’s balance sheet and capitalize on market opportunities.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Feb 19, 2026