Zentek (ZTEK)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $0.751 | Market Cap: $78.5 MilSector: Health Care | Industry: Health Care Equipment
Zentek (ZTEK)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $0.751Market Cap: $78.5 MilSector: Health CareIndustry: Health Care Equipment
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 2519% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -86%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -124% | Penny stockMkt Price is 0.8 |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -92% | Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -8.8 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -956% | |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Advanced Materials, and Battery Technology & Metals. Themes include Nanomaterials, Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more. | Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 123x | |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -653%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -675% | ||
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -12% |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 2519% |
| Valuation becoming less expensiveP/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -92% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Advanced Materials, and Battery Technology & Metals. Themes include Nanomaterials, Specialty Chemicals for Performance, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -86%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -124% |
| Penny stockMkt Price is 0.8 |
| Not profitable at operating income levelOp Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -8.8 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -956% |
| Expensive valuation multiplesP/SPrice/Sales ratio is 123x |
| Not cash flow generativeCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -653%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -675% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -12% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
ZTEK Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are key points explaining Zentek (ZTEK) stock movement during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer
On November 25, 2025, Zentek announced the appointment of Mohammed (Moe) Jiwan as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1, 2025. This leadership change is intended to drive commercialization, secure capital, and unlock value from the company's technologies and assets.
2. Development and Licensing of New Fire-Retardant Product
Zentek announced on November 5, 2025, the development of a novel Graphite Gel-Based Fire-Retardant (GraphGel™) product. Concurrently, the company granted Altek Advanced Materials Inc. exclusive rights to commercialize this technology in the United States. This new product and licensing agreement represent a potential new revenue stream and market expansion for Zentek.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| ZTEK Return | -13% | 0% | 534% | -30% | -13% | -19% | 172% |
| Peers Return | 36% | 31% | -16% | 2% | 14% | 4% | 81% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| ZTEK Win Rate | 17% | 0% | 25% | 33% | 33% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 57% | 65% | 45% | 57% | 60% | 50% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| ZTEK Max Drawdown | -30% | 0% | 0% | -33% | -50% | -32% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -26% | -9% | -42% | -24% | -19% | -11% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: EW, MASI, UFPT, ATRC, ABT.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | ZTEK | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -69.4% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 226.9% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | Not Fully Recovered days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -53.1% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 113.4% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 722 days | 148 days |
Compare to EW, MASI, UFPT, ATRC, ABT
In The Past
Zentek's stock fell -69.4% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/23/2022. A -69.4% loss requires a 226.9% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
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Trade Ideas
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| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.9% | 6.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.5% | 11.5% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | -5.1% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11142025 | CRL | Charles River Laboratories International | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 10.0% | 10.0% | -3.7% |
| 11142025 | GDRX | GoodRx | Dip Buy | DB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow MarginsBuying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap | -7.7% | -7.7% | -11.8% |
| 11142025 | ASTH | Astrana Health | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 6.9% | 6.9% | -5.5% |
| 11142025 | SGRY | Surgery Partners | Dip Buy | DB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow YieldBuying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap | 11.5% | 11.5% | -1.4% |
| 11072025 | TFX | Teleflex | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | -5.1% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 104.64 |
| Mkt Cap | 4.6 |
| Rev LTM | 1,390 |
| Op Inc LTM | 114 |
| FCF LTM | 128 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 75 |
| CFO LTM | 154 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 107 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 22.6% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | 14.7% |
| Rev Chg Q | 11.4% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | 2.6% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 11.0% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 12.4% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | 0.9% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 13.1% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 10.8% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 10.6% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 8.2% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 4.6 |
| P/S | 4.5 |
| P/EBIT | 1.7 |
| P/E | 1.9 |
| P/CFO | 32.0 |
| Total Yield | 0.6% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.0% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 1.3% |
| D/E | 0.1 |
| Net D/E | 0.0 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 1.1% |
| 3M Rtn | 2.2% |
| 6M Rtn | -6.7% |
| 12M Rtn | -10.1% |
| 3Y Rtn | 2.3% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 1.2% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -6.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -21.4% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -23.3% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -68.8% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property (IP) Development | 0 | ||||
| Albany Project | 0 | ||||
| BioTech | 0 | ||||
| Unallocated Corporate Costs | 0 | ||||
| Other income | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Sales | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Project | -1 | ||||
| BioTech | -1 | ||||
| Unallocated Corporate Costs | -2 | ||||
| Intellectual Property (IP) Development | -8 | ||||
| Total | -12 |
| $ Mil | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Property (IP) Development | 15 | ||||
| Albany Project | 7 | ||||
| BioTech | 0 | ||||
| Unallocated Corporate Costs | 0 | ||||
| Single segment | 26 | ||||
| Total | 23 | 26 |
Returns Analyses
SEC Filings
Expand for More| Report Date | Filing Date | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| 6302025 | 8142025 | 6-K 6/30/2025 |
| 3312025 | 6272025 | 40-F 3/31/2025 |
| 12312024 | 2132025 | 6-K 12/31/2024 |
| 9302024 | 11142024 | 6-K 9/30/2024 |
| 6302024 | 8132024 | 6-K 6/30/2024 |
| 3312024 | 6272024 | 40-F 3/31/2024 |
| 12312023 | 2132024 | 6-K 12/31/2023 |
| 9302023 | 11132023 | 6-K 9/30/2023 |
| 6302023 | 8112023 | 6-K 6/30/2023 |
| 3312023 | 6302023 | 40-F 3/31/2023 |
| 12312022 | 2132023 | 6-K 12/31/2022 |
| 9302022 | 11152022 | 6-K 9/30/2022 |
| 6302022 | 8082022 | 6-K 6/30/2022 |
| 3312022 | 6302022 | 40-F 3/31/2022 |
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