The company's capital base is severely eroded, with total assets declining to $7.2M in 2026Q1 and net PPE falling to $602K, signaling a lack of productive scale in its Aquadex console installed base.
| Metric | TTM | Dec'25 | Dec'24 | Dec'23 | Dec'22 | Dec'21 | Dec'20 | Dec'19 | Dec'18 | Dec'17 | Dec'16 | Dec'15 | Dec'14 | Dec'13 | Dec'12 | Dec'11 | Jun'11 | Jun'09 | Jun'08 | Jun'07 | Jun'06 | Jun'05 | Jun'04 |
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| Total Current Assets | 5.83M | 5.19M | 8.86M | 8.21M | 22.77M | 28.13M | 18.54M | 4.04M | 8.13M | 17.86M | 2.42M | 23.65M | 31.71M | 54.64M | 14.56M | 6.91M | 4.36M | 1.83M | 9.5M | 6.8M | 4.34M | 7M | 1.33M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 2.08M | 1.08M | 5.09M | 3.8M | 18.31M | 24.2M | 14.44M | 1.28M | 5.48M | 15.6M | 1.32M | 23.11M | 31.29M | 54.14M | 14.22M | 6.56M | 3.35M | 1.63M | 9.35M | 6.55M | 3.36M | 6.01M | 928.13K |
| Cash Only | 2.08M | 1.08M | 5.09M | 3.8M | 17.74M | 8.74M | 14.44M | 1.28M | 5.48M | 15.6M | 1.32M | 23.11M | 31.29M | 54.14M | 14.22M | 6.56M | 3.35M | 1.63M | 9.35M | 6.55M | 3.36M | 6.01M | 928.13K |
| Short-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 569K | 15.46M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 1.56M | 1.49M | 1.73M | 1.95M | 1.41M | 750K | 905K | 799K | 786K | 545K | 282K | 0 | 59K | 59K | 0 | 0 | 136.07K | 130.07K | 130.07K | 56.5K | 23.9K | 23.9K | 0 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 56.05 | 65.89 | 72.12 | 80.34 | 60.07 | 34.56 | 44.39 | 52.92 | 57.4 | 55.99 | 79.85 | - | 73 | 365 | - | - | 124.15 | 438.37 | 112.49 | 7.55 | 6.96 | 22.85 | - |
| Inventory | 1.78M | 1.91M | 1.72M | 2M | 2.66M | 2.84M | 2.96M | 1.8M | 1.66M | 1.59M | 677K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 238.25 | 221.6 | 215.19 | 187.81 | 256.41 | 302.54 | 318.94 | 246.58 | 164.9 | 209.78 | 346.57 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 406K | 698K | 0 | 461K | 396K | 0 | 237K | -1 | 203K | 136K | 137K | 0 | 360K | 448K | 333K | 346K | 131.43K | 75.11K | 90K | 102.4K | 102.4K | 955.35K | 405.08K |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 1.34M | 932K | 1.01M | 1.56M | 1.9M | 2.29M | 1.48M | 1.57M | 649K | 591K | 5.05M | 918K | 661K | 587K | 479K | 522K | 113.76K | 152.5K | 241.78K | 304.41K | 408.17K | 640.01K | 76.16K |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 602K | 661K | 988K | 1.44M | 1.88M | 2.27M | 1.46M | 1.43M | 536K | 570K | 540K | 535K | 661K | 587K | 479K | 522K | 113.76K | 152.5K | 241.78K | 304.41K | 184.71K | 132.54K | 74.1K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 12.58x | 12.51x | 8.85x | 6.15x | 4.54x | 3.49x | 5.11x | 3.85x | 9.32x | 6.23x | 2.39x | 0.11x | 0.45x | 0.10x | - | - | 3.52x | 0.71x | 1.75x | 8.97x | 6.78x | 2.88x | 0.32x |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 99K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 317K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.39M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.05K |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 420K | 271K | 21K | 120K | 21K | 21K | 21K | 133K | 113K | 21K | 21K | 383K | 0 | 0 | -479K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 223.46K | 507.47K | 0 |
| Total Assets | 7.17M | 6.12M | 9.86M | 9.77M | 24.67M | 30.42M | 20.01M | 5.6M | 8.78M | 18.45M | 7.47M | 24.57M | 32.37M | 55.23M | 15.04M | 7.43M | 4.47M | 1.98M | 9.74M | 7.11M | 4.75M | 7.64M | 1.41M |
| Asset Turnover | 1.15x | 1.35x | 0.89x | 0.91x | 0.35x | 0.26x | 0.37x | 0.98x | 0.57x | 0.19x | 0.17x | 0.00x | 0.01x | 0.00x | - | - | 0.09x | 0.05x | 0.04x | 0.38x | 0.26x | 0.05x | 0.02x |
| Asset Growth % | 31.63% | -37.98% | 0.96% | -60.4% | -18.88% | 51.99% | 257.23% | -36.17% | -52.45% | 147.02% | -69.59% | -24.1% | -41.39% | 267.32% | 102.34% | 66.06% | 125.67% | -79.64% | 36.98% | 49.65% | -37.83% | 442.13% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 3.73M | 3.03M | 2.56M | 3.17M | 4.69M | 3.31M | 3.58M | 3.35M | 2.84M | 2.09M | 3.26M | 8.06M | 3.16M | 3.5M | 2.09M | 2.83M | 457.53K | 345.55K | 233.02K | 218.63K | 366.54K | 337.38K | 305.16K |
| Accounts Payable | 2.43M | 1.98M | 1.64M | 2.38M | 2.25M | 1.41M | 1.1M | 1.49M | 1.13M | 862K | 1.99M | 2.83M | 2.08M | 2.19M | 1.16M | 1.86M | 0 | 387.42K | 277.96K | 145.85K | 160.51K | 219.52K | 311.68K |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 303.92 | 229.72 | 205.42 | 223.83 | 216.32 | 150.47 | 118.32 | 204.18 | 112.68 | 113.87 | 1.02K | 3.18K | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 265K | 261K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.8M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 184K | 331K | 41K | 576K | 58K | 36K | 66K | 85K | 1.71M | 208K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.62K | -41.86K | -44.94K | 72.77K | 206.03K | 117.86K | 25.71K |
| Current Ratio | 1.56x | 1.71x | 3.46x | 2.59x | 4.86x | 8.50x | 5.17x | 1.20x | 2.86x | 8.54x | 0.74x | 2.94x | 10.04x | 15.60x | 6.98x | 2.44x | 9.53x | 5.30x | 40.75x | 31.12x | 11.85x | 20.75x | 4.37x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.09x | 1.08x | 2.79x | 1.96x | 4.29x | 7.65x | 4.35x | 0.67x | 2.28x | 7.78x | 0.53x | 2.94x | 10.04x | 15.60x | 6.98x | 2.44x | 9.53x | 5.30x | 40.75x | 31.12x | 11.85x | 20.75x | 4.37x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | -9.62 | 57.77 | 81.89 | 44.32 | 100.16 | 186.63 | 245.01 | 95.32 | 109.61 | 151.89 | -590.76 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 562K | 456K | 775K | 3.39M | 7.63M | 1.16M | 109K | 261K | 1.13M | 126K | 2.45M | 4.34M | 2.08M | 2.19M | 1.16M | 1.86M | 387.42K | 277.96K | 145.85K | 160.51K | 219.52K | 0 | 964.74K |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.88M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 384K | 67K | 307K | 544K | 760K | 984K | 109K | 261K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 562K | 389K | 468K | 2.84M | 6.87M | 179K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126K | 1.97M | 400K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 4.29M | 3.49M | 3.33M | 6.56M | 12.32M | 4.47M | 3.69M | 3.61M | 2.84M | 2.22M | 5.71M | 12.4M | 3.16M | 3.5M | 2.09M | 2.83M | 457.53K | 345.55K | 233.02K | 218.63K | 366.54K | 337.38K | 1.27M |
| Total Debt | 265K | 328K | 545K | 760K | 984K | 1.18M | 339K | 447K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.8M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Debt | -1.82M | -757K | -4.55M | -3.04M | -16.75M | -7.57M | -14.1M | -832K | -5.48M | -15.6M | -1.32M | -15.31M | -31.29M | -54.14M | -14.22M | -6.56M | -3.35M | -1.63M | -9.35M | -6.55M | -3.36M | -6.01M | -928.13K |
| Debt / Equity | 0.09x | 0.13x | 0.08x | 0.24x | 0.08x | 0.05x | 0.02x | 0.22x | - | - | - | 0.64x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | -0.02x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.15x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Interest Coverage | -0.79x | -0.66x | -1.93x | -4.80x | -0.57x | - | - | - | - | -4.27x | -30.44x | -34.94x | -526.27x | -228.71x | - | -64.98x | -999999.00x | - | - | - | - | -228.07x | -1054.93x |
| Total Equity | 2.87M | 2.62M | 6.53M | 3.21M | 12.36M | 25.95M | 16.32M | 1.99M | 5.94M | 16.24M | 1.76M | 12.17M | 29.21M | 51.73M | 12.95M | 4.6M | 4.02M | 1.64M | 9.51M | 6.89M | 4.38M | 7.3M | 139.47K |
| Equity Growth % | -87.91% | -59.82% | 103.36% | -74.01% | -52.38% | 59.01% | 720% | -66.48% | -63.44% | 824.19% | -85.56% | -58.34% | -43.52% | 299.47% | 181.75% | 14.4% | 145.36% | -82.77% | 37.95% | 57.18% | -39.97% | 5136.46% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 48.34 | 13.31 | 172.20 | 2002.41 | 87003.62 | 464049.57 | 731280.41 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 | 999999.00 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 2.87M | 2.62M | 6.53M | 3.21M | 12.36M | 25.95M | 16.32M | 1.99M | 5.94M | 16.24M | 1.76M | 12.17M | 29.21M | 51.73M | 12.95M | 4.6M | 4.02M | 1.64M | 9.51M | 6.89M | 4.38M | 7.3M | 139.47K |
| Common Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.84M | 2K | 2K | 2K | 1K | 1K | 48.9M | 38.98M | 46.2M | 31.45M | 17.54M | 14.63M | 3.35M |
| Retained Earnings | -320.65M | -316.31M | -298.79M | -287.63M | -267.42M | -252.89M | -233.34M | -217.5M | -199.39M | -182.36M | -168.97M | -153.18M | -126.6M | -101.01M | -79.25M | -65.19M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -13.86M | -7.23M | -3.13M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 8K | 8K | -47K | -31K | 38K | -35K | -7K | 1.21M | 1.22M | 1.23M | 1.24M | 1.25M | 1.27M | 1.21M | 1.19M | 1.13M | -46.37M | -38.76M | -38.23M | -25.63M | -116.67K | -84.57K | -53.47K |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Imminent liquidity shortfall
According to the latest quarterly filings, Nuwellis has seen its total assets contract from $9.9M in 2024Q4 to $7.2M in 2026Q1, reflecting a persistent inability to stabilize the balance sheet while operating under a cumulative deficit that exceeds $320M in retained earnings.
The consistent decline in total assets suggests that the company is consuming its resource base to fund ongoing operating losses rather than investing in growth. This trajectory implies that the business model remains fundamentally unscaled, leaving the company increasingly reliant on external financing to maintain its current footprint.
As reported in financial statements, Nuwellis held only $1.085M in cash as of 2025Q4, a figure that appears dangerously low relative to the company's historical burn rate and suggests a high probability of near-term liquidity constraints that could force dilutive capital raises.
While the current ratio of 1.56 provides a superficial appearance of coverage, the absolute cash balance is insufficient to support sustained operations without a significant change in cash flow dynamics. Investors should monitor the company's ability to secure additional funding, as the current liquidity buffer offers little protection against operational shocks.
Based on the provided data, Nuwellis's net PPE has steadily declined from $1.4M in 2023Q4 to $602K in 2026Q1, indicating that the company is not aggressively expanding its installed base of Aquadex consoles, which serves as the primary driver for future recurring disposable revenue.
The contraction in fixed assets suggests a lack of capital investment in the core revenue-generating hardware, which may imply that management is prioritizing cash preservation over market penetration. This trend warrants investigation, as it may signal a strategic pivot away from console placements or an inability to fund the necessary equipment deployment.
As indicated by the company's historical balance sheets, Nuwellis has faced significant equity volatility, including periods of negative shareholder equity in 2025Q2 and 2024Q2, which underscores the severe erosion of capital caused by persistent net losses and the absence of profitable operations.
The reliance on equity financing to offset massive accumulated deficits suggests that shareholders have been repeatedly diluted to sustain the company's existence. This pattern of equity impairment implies that the current capital structure is highly sensitive to further operational underperformance, leaving little room for error.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NUWE stock.
As of 2025, Nuwellis, Inc. (NUWE) had total assets of $6.1M including $5.2M in current assets.
Nuwellis, Inc. (NUWE) carries total debt of $0.3M, offset by $1.1M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Nuwellis, Inc. (NUWE) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $2.6M ($13.31 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Nuwellis, Inc. (NUWE) reported a current ratio of 1.71x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.