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Nanologica AB

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Neutral 43 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:43Neutral
Price Target:
kr0.37
▼(-50.00% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/28/26
The score is driven primarily by weak financial performance (negative gross profit, sizable losses, and continued cash burn) and an eroded equity base that increases financing risk. Technicals add downside pressure with a clear downtrend below key moving averages and negative MACD, while valuation offers limited support due to negative earnings and no dividend yield data.
Positive Factors
Revenue growth traction
Sustained top-line growth indicates improving commercial traction for Nanologica's nanoparticle platform. Durable revenue expansion from collaborations suggests increasing market acceptance and strengthens the case for recurring milestone and royalty income that can support longer-term R&D and partnerships.
Manageable leverage
Relatively low reported leverage gives the company more financial flexibility versus highly leveraged peers. Manageable debt levels reduce immediate solvency risk, preserving capacity to fund development programs, negotiate partnership terms, or access incremental capital without acute refinancing pressure.
Collaboration/licensing business model
A partnership and licensing-led model is capital-light and aligns incentives with pharma partners, offering milestone and royalty upside. This structure spreads development risk, can deliver non-dilutive revenue, and facilitates commercial scale via partner sales forces rather than building expensive in-house commercialization.
Negative Factors
Negative gross profit and large net losses
Negative gross profit and persistent net losses show the core technology has not yet generated sustainable margins. This undermines operating leverage and return metrics, erodes equity over time, and means future growth must translate into meaningful gross-profit recovery to create a durable, self-funding business.
Heavy cash burn and worsening free cash flow
Deeply negative operating and free cash flows raise ongoing financing risk and the likelihood of dilution or restrictive financing terms. Persistent cash burn limits runway for R&D or commercialization investment and makes the company dependent on external capital access over the medium term.
Small operating scale
A very small headcount constrains internal capacity to manage complex drug-delivery projects, regulatory filings, and larger partnerships. Heavy reliance on partners and contractors increases execution risk and may slow productization, scale-up, and oversight as collaborations move toward commercial stages.

Nanologica AB (NICA) vs. iShares MSCI Sweden ETF (EWD)

Nanologica AB Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionNanologica AB (publ), a nanotechnology company, develops nanoporous silica for applications in the life science industry. The company offers nanoporous silica particles for drug development and chromatography separation. It provides NLAB Silica, a technology platform for drug delivery; NLAB Spiro, an inhalation platform for pulmonary drug delivery; SVEA (U)HPLC analytical columns; and preparative chromatography. Nanologica AB (publ) was founded in 2004 and is based in Södertälje, Sweden.
How the Company Makes MoneyNanologica AB generates revenue primarily through collaborations and partnerships with pharmaceutical companies for the development of its drug delivery systems. The company enters into licensing agreements and joint ventures that provide upfront payments, milestone payments based on developmental progress, and royalties on future sales of products that utilize its technology. Additionally, Nanologica may engage in contract research services, providing tailored solutions to clients in the healthcare sector. The company's strategic alliances with research institutions and industry players further enhance its market reach and contribute to its financial performance.

Nanologica AB Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials remain weak despite some improvement versus 2024: TTM gross profit is still negative (-22.5M) with a large net loss (-50.2M). Cash burn remains heavy (TTM operating cash flow -39.9M; free cash flow -40.9M). Balance sheet leverage is not extreme (debt 21.7M vs equity 22.6M), but equity has fallen sharply (74.1M to 22.6M), increasing financing/dilution risk.
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
TTM (Trailing-Twelve-Months) revenue increased to 21.1M versus 14.5M in 2024, but growth is negative in the TTM period (-6.7%), pointing to volatility. Profitability is weak: TTM gross profit is negative (-22.5M) and losses remain large (TTM net loss -50.2M), with deeply negative margins across EBITDA/EBIT/net. While the net loss has improved versus 2024 (-65.6M), the core issue is an ongoing inability to generate positive gross profit and operating earnings.
Balance Sheet
46
Neutral
Leverage looks manageable in the most recent periods, with TTM debt of 21.7M against equity of 22.6M (debt roughly half of equity). However, the equity base has fallen sharply versus 2024 (74.1M to 22.6M), reducing the balance-sheet cushion. Returns remain very weak (TTM return on equity is strongly negative), reflecting persistent losses and raising the risk of future capital needs if profitability does not improve.
Cash Flow
22
Negative
Cash generation is a major pressure point: TTM operating cash flow is -39.9M and free cash flow is -40.9M, meaning the business is consuming cash rather than funding itself. Cash burn improved versus 2024 (operating cash flow -80.7M; free cash flow -81.5M), but free cash flow still deteriorated on a growth basis in TTM (-26.9%). Overall, funding reliance remains high until operating losses and working-capital dynamics stabilize.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue21.13M14.54M1.44M1.55M12.91M
Gross Profit-49.40M4.29M-76.00K3.23M4.92M
EBITDA-34.55M-45.17M-62.12M-38.36M-31.13M
Net Income-51.29M-65.63M-75.16M-55.09M-50.13M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets88.11M143.10M77.43M154.51M98.32M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments3.55M48.43M10.05M70.32M11.70M
Total Debt21.47M50.94M666.00K4.69M9.79M
Total Liabilities65.47M68.99M79.33M81.36M46.72M
Stockholders Equity22.64M74.11M-1.90M73.16M51.60M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-40.88M-81.48M-56.83M-53.78M-53.74M
Operating Cash Flow-39.88M-80.73M-35.85M-45.22M-46.49M
Investing Cash Flow-1.08M-742.00K-20.35M-7.14M-7.25M
Financing Cash Flow-3.21M120.23M-4.09M111.70M-1.64M

Nanologica AB Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price0.74
Price Trends
50DMA
0.49
Negative
100DMA
0.76
Negative
200DMA
1.02
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.02
Negative
RSI
47.35
Neutral
STOCH
29.12
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SE:NICA, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 0.74 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.40, above the 50-day MA of 0.49, and below the 200-day MA of 1.02, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.02 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.35 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 29.12 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for SE:NICA.

Nanologica AB Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
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Sector (51)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
51
Neutral
$7.86B-0.30-43.30%2.27%22.53%-2.21%
47
Neutral
kr80.05M-1.64-106.95%-48.15%51.95%
44
Neutral
kr135.90M-1.48-52.45%2.56%52.76%
43
Neutral
kr118.10M-1.34-294.38%186.74%73.17%
43
Neutral
kr95.30M-2.37-72.82%40.91%57.92%
42
Neutral
kr104.22M-4.20-21.31%-67.00%13.62%
42
Neutral
kr87.82M-1.86-120.13%49.09%
* Healthcare Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
SE:NICA
Nanologica AB
0.40
-1.27
-75.99%
SE:ALZ
Alzinova AB
0.68
-1.96
-74.42%
SE:BIOSGN
Biosergen AB
37.40
-1.20
-3.11%
SE:BIOVIC.B
Biovica International AB Class B
0.33
-0.59
-64.21%
SE:NXTCL
NextCell Pharma AB
1.22
-2.02
-62.35%
SE:SPAGO
Spago Nanomedical AB
0.12
-0.03
-21.94%

Nanologica AB Corporate Events

Nanologica boosts purification media pipeline, buys Syntagon and launches SEK 96m equity issues
Feb 26, 2026

Nanologica reported 2025 net sales of SEK 21.1 million, up from SEK 14.5 million, while narrowing its full-year operating loss to SEK 46.8 million and loss after tax to SEK 51.3 million, though cash and cash equivalents fell sharply to SEK 3.5 million at year-end. During the fourth quarter the company secured multiple evaluation and sampling orders for its NLAB Saga® purification media from customers and distribution partners in China, the U.S., and Asia, as well as an order for a non-silica-based media linked to its broader development program.

After year-end the company acquired Södertälje-based contract manufacturer Ardena Södertälje AB, rebranded Syntagon AB, in an all-share deal designed to boost production capacity, expertise, and synergies, with expectations of positive earnings and cash flow contributions. To reinforce its strained balance sheet and fund working capital, loan set-offs, and the Syntagon purchase, Nanologica’s board approved directed share issues and a fully secured rights issue totaling approximately SEK 96 million, aiming to underpin continued growth in sales and production of NLAB Saga®.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NICA) stock is a Hold with a SEK0.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nanologica AB stock, see the SE:NICA Stock Forecast page.

Nanologica Taps Ardena CEO for Board as Syntagon Deal Deepens Ties
Feb 10, 2026

Nanologica AB, a Swedish life science tools provider, focuses on advanced purification consumables for peptide drugs like insulin and GLP-1 analogues, helping pharmaceutical manufacturers improve productivity and reduce costs in a niche market expanding with global diabetes and obesity drug demand. The company’s mission is to enhance access to cost-effective, life-saving treatments by extending the performance and durability of its chromatography products, and it is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm’s Main Market.

Nanologica’s main owner, Flerie Invest AB, has proposed Ardena Group CEO Jeremie Trochu as a new board member in connection with Nanologica’s acquisition of Ardena Södertälje, now renamed Syntagon. The nomination, to be decided at an extraordinary general meeting on March 4, is intended to cement ongoing collaboration with Ardena on joint customer projects and service needs, leveraging Trochu’s extensive CDMO and life science experience to support Nanologica’s strategic development.

Trochu brings 20 years of global experience in building and transforming life science and CDMO businesses, including a key role in Catalent’s evolution from private equity spin-off to listed global CDMO. His expertise in small and large molecule development, analytics, and M&A integration is expected to strengthen Nanologica’s board and support the integration and growth of Syntagon within the group.

Nanologica’s chair, Gisela Sitbon, highlighted that Trochu’s willingness to join the board underscores Ardena’s continued interest in Syntagon and the broader partnership. For stakeholders, the move signals a push to deepen commercial collaboration, enhance CDMO-facing capabilities, and potentially accelerate Nanologica’s growth trajectory by aligning its purification technologies more closely with the needs of large outsourcing partners.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NICA) stock is a Hold with a SEK0.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nanologica AB stock, see the SE:NICA Stock Forecast page.

Nanologica Launches Fully Secured SEK 96 Million Share Issues to Fund Growth and Reduce Debt
Jan 30, 2026

Nanologica’s board has approved a package of capital measures comprising two directed share issues totaling approximately SEK 13.7 million and a fully secured rights issue of about SEK 82.5 million, all at a subscription price of SEK 0.40 per share, subject to approval at an extraordinary general meeting on 4 March 2026. The directed set-off issue to Ardena Sweden AB settles part of the purchase price for the acquisition of Ardena Södertälje AB, while a second directed issue brings in new investors, including Exmere Ltd and CEO Andreas Bhagwani, and the rights issue—backed 100% by subscription and underwriting commitments, with main owner Flerie Invest AB taking a dominant role and converting loans—aims to strengthen Nanologica’s balance sheet and secure working capital for scaling production and sales of its NLAB Saga® silica media, while also reducing debt through set-offs and potential additional directed issues to lenders and underwriters.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NICA) stock is a Sell with a SEK0.51 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nanologica AB stock, see the SE:NICA Stock Forecast page.

Nanologica Calls Extraordinary General Meeting to Approve Major Capital Increase and Share Issues
Jan 30, 2026

Nanologica AB has called an Extraordinary General Meeting for March 4, 2026, in Stockholm, where shareholders will vote on a series of capital structure and governance measures, including the adoption of new Articles of Association and multiple share issues. The board proposes a substantial increase in the permitted share capital range and number of shares to enable a planned rights issue and related directed and set-off share issues, as well as authorization for additional share issues to underwriters, a package that would significantly expand the company’s equity base and dilute existing holdings while potentially strengthening its financial position and strategic flexibility for future growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NICA) stock is a Sell with a SEK0.51 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nanologica AB stock, see the SE:NICA Stock Forecast page.

Nanologica Buys Syntagon to Boost API Manufacturing Capacity and Profitable Growth
Jan 29, 2026

Nanologica AB has acquired 100% of Ardena Södertälje AB, which will revert to its original name Syntagon AB, in an all-share deal valued at about SEK 8.6 million, adding a 45-employee contract development and manufacturing operation with sales of roughly SEK 80 million in 2025. The acquisition strengthens Nanologica’s production capacity, particularly in API development and manufacturing, is expected to be earnings-accretive in 2026, and offers estimated annual cost synergies of SEK 4–5 million through operational coordination, while a planned rights issue will both finance the transaction and set the subscription price for the seller’s new shares; Syntagon’s Nordic market position, modern facility, and an 18-month lock-up plus a 15‑month take‑or‑pay order commitment from the seller are intended to support profitable growth without additional capital injections into the subsidiary.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NICA) stock is a Hold with a SEK0.56 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nanologica AB stock, see the SE:NICA Stock Forecast page.

Nanologica Secures SEK 1.5 Million Order for New Purification Media
Nov 28, 2025

Nanologica AB has secured a SEK 1.5 million order for a new non-silica-based purification media from an Asian customer, marking an early success in their development program aimed at broadening their chromatography media portfolio. The order, expected to be delivered in the first quarter of next year, could potentially enhance the company’s revenue stream in the long term, reflecting positively on its strategic market positioning and operational growth.

The most recent analyst rating on (SE:NICA) stock is a Sell with a SEK1.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nanologica AB stock, see the SE:NICA Stock Forecast page.

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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 28, 2026