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
Employees
1,325
Headquarters
Website
ONT Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£1.3B
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-£0.15
0.83
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Price and volume
Market cap
£1.3B
Beta
0.83
52-week high
£2.25
52-week low
£0.89
Average daily volume
1.2M
Financial strength
Current ratio
4.789
Quick ratio
3.892
Long term debt to equity
7.318
Total debt to equity
8.426
Interest coverage (TTM)
-50.23%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
-134.528
Gross margin (TTM)
57.30%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-70.00%
Operating margin (TTM)
-72.76%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-4.16%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£150,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
-13.35%
Return on equity (TTM)
-26.01%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
6.318
Price to book
2.51
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.78
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-8.655
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-11.55%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-0.158
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
22.01%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-18.95%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.27%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-7.90%
What the Analysts think about ONT
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Oxford Nanopore reported H1 2025 revenue of approximately £105 million, a 28 percent constant-currency increase driven by 59 percent growth in the PromethION product range, surpassing expectations and underscoring robust market demand. (Reuters)
Underlying revenue growth in the second half of 2024 accelerated to approximately 34 percent on a constant-currency basis, demonstrating strong operational momentum entering 2025. (LSE)
The stock rebounded 75 percent over the past year, supported by increased stakes from major investors such as Larry Ellison’s EIT Oxford Holdings and Novo Holdings, reflecting confidence in the company’s strategic trajectory. (Financial Times)
Co-founder and CEO Gordon Sanghera plans to step down by the end of 2026, introducing leadership transition risk during a critical growth phase. (Financial Times)
FY 2025 guidance remains conservative, with projected revenue growth of 20–23 percent on a constant-currency basis and adjusted operating expense growth of 3–4 percent, indicating potential deceleration relative to medium-term targets. (LSE)
The company’s vulnerability as a takeover target is rising following the expiration of CEO veto rights, with high-profile suitors such as Thermo Fisher and Danaher reportedly showing interest, potentially distracting management and impacting valuation. (Financial Times)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Oct 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 October 31, 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 October 31, 2025.
Does Oxford Nanopore Technologies stock pay dividends?
No, Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of October 31, 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 0.83. 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.