Oxford Nanopore Technologies /£ONT
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About Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc, trading under the ticker ONT, operates in the biotechnology sector, focusing on the development of nanopore technology for DNA and RNA sequencing. Founded in 2005 and publicly listed, the company's innovative technology facilitates real-time, scalable, and accessible biological research, with applications ranging from healthcare to environmental science. Based in the UK, Oxford Nanopore has revolutionized the approach to molecular analysis by providing a direct and electric characterization of single molecules.
Ticker
£ONT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Life Sciences Tools & Services
Headquarters
Employees
1,382
ISIN
GB00BP6S8Z30
Website
ONT Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.3B
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-£0.16
0.98
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Price and volume
Market cap
£1.3B
Beta
0.98
52-week high
£1.64
52-week low
£0.89
Average daily volume
4.4M
Financial strength
Current ratio
4.665
Quick ratio
3.657
Long term debt to equity
6.925
Total debt to equity
7.839
Interest coverage (TTM)
-42.73%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
-138.628
Gross margin (TTM)
57.53%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-79.80%
Operating margin (TTM)
-83.16%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-4.45%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£130,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
-12.53%
Return on equity (TTM)
-23.77%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
6.611
Price to book
2.16
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.17
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-7.64
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-13.09%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-17.66%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
7.97%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-12.11%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.08%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-10.74%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.07%
What the Analysts think about ONT
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Oxford Nanopore Technologies reported an 8% increase in revenue to £183.2 million in 2024, driven by strong demand in Applied Industrial, BioPharma, and Clinical segments. (morningstar.co.uk)
The company achieved a gross margin increase of 420 basis points to 58% in 2024, reflecting improvements across its product portfolio. (morningstar.co.uk)
Oxford Nanopore has set a target to achieve adjusted EBITDA breakeven by 2027 and cash flow positivity by 2028, indicating a clear path toward profitability. (morningstar.co.uk)
The company reported a pretax loss of £140.0 million in 2024, only a slight improvement from the previous year's loss of £149.8 million, indicating ongoing financial challenges. (morningstar.co.uk)
Oxford Nanopore's shares have fallen 85% from their 2021 peak, making it a potential takeover target and reflecting investor concerns about its market position. (ft.com)
The company faces challenges such as market volatility, reduced government funding, and import controls, which could hinder its growth prospects. (ft.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jun 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) has a market cap of £1.3B as of June 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) stock is 0 as of June 30, 2025.
Does Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock pay dividends?
No, Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of June 30, 2025.
When is the next Oxford Nanopore Technologies dividend payment date?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for Oxford Nanopore Technologies ?
Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) has a beta rating of 0.98. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.