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Nephros Inc. (NEPH) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$3.17 -3.06% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.15

Nephros Inc. (NEPH) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

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ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH Cap $34.5M

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As of 2026-11-03, Nephros Inc. (NASDAQ: NEPH) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 59/100 at a spot price of $3.17 (-3.06% 1D, market cap $34.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 16/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 15/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1016 tracked Health Care issuers, NEPH ranks #176 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Health Care sector (Medical/Dental Instruments), NEPH carries a Roarable C- (59/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 29.8x, gross margin of 61.9%, and ROIC of 18.9%. By comparison, TELA (TELA Bio Inc.) holds a D- grade (35/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $36.6M) and CVRX (CVRx Inc.) posts a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $37.6M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NEPH leads on earnings multiple (29.8x) while NEPH leads on capital efficiency (18.9% ROIC).

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Per NEPH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001196298), Nephros Inc. generated $18.8M in revenue (+32.7% YoY), $1.2M in net income, and $1.6M in free cash flow against $13.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (62% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3.15 (-0.74%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 16/20 (B+) • 8.5% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 59/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.2% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.1% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERHOLD / WATCH • C-

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk C

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.3% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for NEPH)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (59/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY NEPH SCORES 59/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+16/20 pts (27% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 8.5% FCF Margin ($1.6M FCF) & 61.9% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+15/20 pts (25% of score)

Altman Z-Score 3.80 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 8/9

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B-$3.59-1.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade C+$3.52-0.3% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade C+$3.51-9.7% Next Q

Current

Grade C-$3.17+0.2% Hist 90D α

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Even with a 59/100 (C-) score, NEPH faces multiple-compression risk if 29.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 59.4% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($3.86) or 200D SMA ($3.66) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($3.18) toward Bear Floor ($2.48).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE

3830 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)

3.80>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

8 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE14% OF RANGE

L: $3$3.17H: $6

1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (62% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: B+RQD 16 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● TRIMMING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Insiders and big institutional desks have been trimming shares rather than stepping up to buy.

Factor Grade: DRQD 18 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40

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ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BULLISH (80)

18.9% ROIC with 61.9% gross margin and 4.50% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (75)

Altman-Z 4.20 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BEARISH (47)

18/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 10/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like NEPH

✓Strong cash generator (62% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
✓Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

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NEPH // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +3.26%🛡️ HOLDING TREND SUPPORT

2026-11-03O $3.27H $3.27L $3.17C $3.17VOL 12.4K

RES: $5.70SUP: $2.99SMA50: $3.86SMA200: $3.66

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

23.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +32.7% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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Health Care Rank #176 of 1016 ⚔️ TELA vs NEPH Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Health Care Peer Comparison (NEPH vs. TELA, CVRX, BEAT, XTNT)

Industry: Medical/Dental Instruments (120 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1016 tracked Health Care securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Nephros Inc. (NEPH) ranks #176 by composite RQD confidence (59/100, grade C-) and #784 by equity capitalization ($34.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NEPH leads on earnings valuation at 29.8x trailing P/E, while NEPH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 18.9% ROIC and 61.9% gross margin. XTNT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with NEPH at 59/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
NEPH ACTIVE Nephros Inc.	C-	59/100	29.8x	61.9%	18.9%	-3.06%	$34.5M	Benchmark Subject
TELA TELA Bio Inc.	D-	35/100	—	67.7%	-35.0%	-11.95%	$36.6M	/tela-vs-neph →
CVRX CVRx Inc.	E	31/100	—	85.3%	-35.0%	-1.05%	$37.6M	/cvrx-vs-neph →
BEAT Heartbeam Inc.	D-	42/100	—	—	-35.0%	+2.06%	$31.0M	/beat-vs-neph →
XTNT Xtant Medical Holdings Inc.	C	65/100	—	62.9%	12.8%	-3.51%	$39.3M	/xtnt-vs-neph →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001196298

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Nephros Inc. (NEPH) reported GAAP revenue of $18.8M (+32.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $14.2M , and +32.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $1.2M, operating cash flow of $1.6M, and free cash flow of $1.6M (+392.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, NEPH closed FY2025 with $13.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: N/A, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$18.8M	$1.2M	$1.6M	$1.6M	$13.6M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$14.2M	$74.0K	-$492.0K	-$547.0K	$11.2M	—
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$14.2M	-$1.6M	$827.0K	$827.0K	—	—

3. NEPH Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is NEPH stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does NEPH compare to TELA and CVRX in the Health Care sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for NEPH?

Where is NEPH trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

NEPH last traded at $3.17 (-3.06% on volume of 12,421 shares), positioning the stock -17.88% below its 50-day simple moving average ($3.86) and -13.39% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3.66). Across its 52-week range of $2.66 to $6.42, NEPH sits at the 13.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($2.77 to $3.57).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell NEPH stock right now?

Nephros Inc. (NEPH) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold — HOLD) with 59/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 62% profit margin (19% return on capital), mixed timing at 30x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is NEPH's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

NEPH's 12-month base price target is $3.18 (range $2.48 to $6.74), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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47 /100

NEPH Core Snapshot

Market Cap $34.5M

Trailing / Fwd P/E 29.8x / 25.0x

Gross Profit Margin 61.9%

Return on Capital (ROIC) 18.9%

Free Cash Flow Yield 4.50%

12M Base Price Target $3.18

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NEPH — Nephros Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:48:13Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, NEPH scores 59 out of 100, equating to a C- grade and a "Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral" verdict. The five pillars are:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 16 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this reflects ROIC of 18.9% and an FCF yield of 4.5%. This is the strongest pillar and suggests the business currently converts capital into returns at a respectable rate relative to its market value.
Whale 13F Flow: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score very low. For a prospective investor, this implies limited evidence of large institutional conviction behind the stock.
Insider Conviction: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow scores moderately well. The pillar is supported by the rating but the underlying insider transactions are not itemized in the source data.
Macro Regime Fit: 10 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta of 1.0 and sector sensitivity produce a middling score, indicating the stock tracks broad market movement without a clear macro tailwind.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 15 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z of 2.5, Piotroski F of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.5 support a reasonably sound balance sheet.

Investment implications: the rating's strengths are cash generation and balance sheet quality; its weaknesses are institutional demand and macro fit. Valuation is the central tradeoff. Per the Market Data section, P/E (TTM) is 29.8 and EV/EBITDA is 26.3, which are elevated multiples for a company with a 6.1% operating margin. A prospective investor would need to weigh the 18.9% ROIC against these multiples and the thin institutional support. This is an educational summary of the rating, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
3.27	$35.5M	29.8	25	26.3	0.11	0%	1.0	$2.66 - $6.42	18.9%

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$18.8M	$1.1M	$1.2M	N/A	$1.6M	$5.4M	N/A
FY 2024	$14.2M	$0.0M	$0.1M	N/A	$-0.5M	$3.8M	N/A
FY 2023	$14.2M	$-1.6M	$-1.6M	N/A	$0.8M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $14.2M in FY 2024 to $18.8M in FY 2025, and net income moved from $0.1M to $1.2M. Per the market data, operating margin is 6.1% and net margin is 6.4%, with ROIC at 18.9%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.5 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.5. Debt figures are not reported in the financials table.

Open Questions

What is the debt balance and maturity profile, given that debt is reported as N/A across all periods?
What drove the swing from a $1.6M operating loss in FY 2023 to $1.1M operating income in FY 2025?
Who are the institutional and insider holders, and what is their recent transaction activity?
Does the FY 2024 revenue figure ($14.2M) correctly match the FY 2023 figure, or does it reflect a reporting issue?
Which company is the subject of the Nephron Pharmaceuticals CEO news, and is it related to NEPH?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is NEPH (C- • RQD 59/100) a Buy at $3.27?

Welcome to the NEPH (Nephros Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 59/100 (Roarable Hold — Cautious Neutral) in Medical/Dental Instruments. Bulls point to capital efficiency (18.9% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

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Spot @ $3.27

Pump the brakes on NEPH — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on NEPH, but look at what you are paying: 29.8x trailing P/E with 61.9% gross margins. Unless Nephros Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

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Spot @ $3.27

NEPH cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on NEPH, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Medical/Dental Instruments and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $3.27 (52-wk range $2.66 - $6.42), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.