NexGel, Inc. Stock Plummets to New 52-Week Low at $1.57

NexGel, Inc., a microcap company in the specialty chemicals industry, has reached a new 52-week low of USD 1.57 as of November 20, 2025. This decline reflects a challenging year for the company, with a one-year performance drop of 25.0%, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's gain of 12.26%.
Despite reporting positive results in recent quarters, including a significant 100.28% growth in net sales, NexGel has faced ongoing operational losses. The company's return on equity stands at a negative 63.86%, indicating difficulties in generating profit from its equity base. Additionally, the company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 suggests a relatively low level of debt, but its ability to service this debt remains a concern, highlighted by a poor EBIT to interest ratio of -2.74.

NexGel's market capitalization is currently at USD 24 million, and it has not declared any dividends, reflecting its focus on reinvestment rather than shareholder returns. The stock's price-to-book ratio is 5.06, indicating a premium valuation relative to its book value. As institutional investors have increased their stake by 0.97% in the last quarter, they now hold 12.09% of the company, suggesting a cautious interest in its long-term fundamentals.