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$4.55 +0.24 (+5.57%)
As of 08/28/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

NEPH vs. RMTI, EVTV, RVP, LUCY, and BMRA

Should you buy Nephros stock or one of its competitors? Nephros's main competitors and comparable companies include Rockwell Medical (RMTI), Envirotech Vehicles (EVTV), Retractable Technologies (RVP), Innovative Eyewear (LUCY), and Biomerica (BMRA). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "healthcare supplies" industry.

How does Nephros compare to Rockwell Medical?

Rockwell Medical (NASDAQ:RMTI) and Nephros (NASDAQ:NEPH) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, risk, valuation, analyst recommendations and earnings.

In the previous week, Rockwell Medical had 1 more articles in the media than Nephros. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Rockwell Medical and 1 mentions for Nephros. Nephros' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Rockwell Medical's score of 1.87 indicating that Nephros is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Rockwell Medical Very Positive
Nephros Very Positive

Nephros has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Rockwell Medical. Rockwell Medical is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nephros, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Rockwell Medical$69.26M0.48-$5.31M-$1.34N/A
Nephros$18.79M2.63$1.19M$0.1628.44

Rockwell Medical has a beta of 1.6, meaning that its share price is 60% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nephros has a beta of 1.51, meaning that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

Nephros has a net margin of 8.38% compared to Rockwell Medical's net margin of -7.33%. Nephros' return on equity of 10.60% beat Rockwell Medical's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Rockwell Medical-7.33% -14.03% -8.90%
Nephros 8.38%10.60%8.05%

Rockwell Medical currently has a consensus price target of $20.00, indicating a potential upside of 144.80%. Nephros has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.09%. Given Rockwell Medical's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Rockwell Medical is more favorable than Nephros.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Rockwell Medical
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Nephros
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

23.3% of Rockwell Medical shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.1% of Nephros shares are owned by institutional investors. 4.6% of Rockwell Medical shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Nephros shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Nephros beats Rockwell Medical on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nephros compare to Envirotech Vehicles?

Envirotech Vehicles (NASDAQ:EVTV) and Nephros (NASDAQ:NEPH) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, profitability, dividends, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations and valuation.

In the previous week, Nephros had 1 more articles in the media than Envirotech Vehicles. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Nephros and 0 mentions for Envirotech Vehicles. Nephros' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Envirotech Vehicles' score of 0.00 indicating that Nephros is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Envirotech Vehicles Neutral
Nephros Very Positive

Envirotech Vehicles has a beta of 0.85, indicating that its stock price is 15% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nephros has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

Nephros has a consensus target price of $4.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.09%. Given Nephros' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Nephros is more favorable than Envirotech Vehicles.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Envirotech Vehicles
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Nephros
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Nephros has higher revenue and earnings than Envirotech Vehicles. Envirotech Vehicles is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nephros, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Envirotech Vehicles$5.94M4.24-$39.13M-$6.45N/A
Nephros$18.79M2.63$1.19M$0.1628.44

Nephros has a net margin of 8.38% compared to Envirotech Vehicles' net margin of -382.71%. Nephros' return on equity of 10.60% beat Envirotech Vehicles' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Envirotech Vehicles-382.71% -1,284.22% -181.53%
Nephros 8.38%10.60%8.05%

5.7% of Envirotech Vehicles shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.1% of Nephros shares are owned by institutional investors. 17.8% of Envirotech Vehicles shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Nephros shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Nephros beats Envirotech Vehicles on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nephros compare to Retractable Technologies?

Retractable Technologies (NYSE:RVP) and Nephros (NASDAQ:NEPH) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, profitability, risk, earnings, institutional ownership, media sentiment, analyst recommendations and dividends.

Nephros has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Retractable Technologies. Retractable Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nephros, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Retractable Technologies$33.90M0.64-$7.01M-$0.12N/A
Nephros$18.79M2.63$1.19M$0.1628.44

Nephros has a net margin of 8.38% compared to Retractable Technologies' net margin of -41.11%. Nephros' return on equity of 10.60% beat Retractable Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Retractable Technologies-41.11% -17.15% -9.33%
Nephros 8.38%10.60%8.05%

Retractable Technologies has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nephros has a beta of 1.51, indicating that its share price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

7.6% of Retractable Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.1% of Nephros shares are owned by institutional investors. 59.5% of Retractable Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Nephros shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Nephros has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.09%. Given Nephros' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Nephros is more favorable than Retractable Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Retractable Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Nephros
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

In the previous week, Nephros had 1 more articles in the media than Retractable Technologies. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Nephros and 0 mentions for Retractable Technologies. Nephros' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Retractable Technologies' score of 0.00 indicating that Nephros is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Retractable Technologies Neutral
Nephros Very Positive

Summary

Nephros beats Retractable Technologies on 14 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nephros compare to Innovative Eyewear?

Innovative Eyewear (NASDAQ:LUCY) and Nephros (NASDAQ:NEPH) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, valuation, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment and dividends.

1.0% of Innovative Eyewear shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.1% of Nephros shares are held by institutional investors. 1.7% of Innovative Eyewear shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 6.7% of Nephros shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Innovative Eyewear had 16 more articles in the media than Nephros. MarketBeat recorded 17 mentions for Innovative Eyewear and 1 mentions for Nephros. Nephros' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Innovative Eyewear's score of -0.42 indicating that Nephros is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Innovative Eyewear Neutral
Nephros Very Positive

Nephros has higher revenue and earnings than Innovative Eyewear. Innovative Eyewear is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nephros, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Innovative Eyewear$2.66M3.08-$7.59M-$1.29N/A
Nephros$18.79M2.63$1.19M$0.1628.44

Nephros has a net margin of 8.38% compared to Innovative Eyewear's net margin of -225.26%. Nephros' return on equity of 10.60% beat Innovative Eyewear's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Innovative Eyewear-225.26% -88.90% -80.34%
Nephros 8.38%10.60%8.05%

Innovative Eyewear has a beta of 2.72, suggesting that its stock price is 172% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Nephros has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market.

Nephros has a consensus price target of $4.00, indicating a potential downside of 12.09%. Given Nephros' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Nephros is more favorable than Innovative Eyewear.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Innovative Eyewear
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.50
Nephros
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25

Summary

Nephros beats Innovative Eyewear on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Nephros compare to Biomerica?

Nephros (NASDAQ:NEPH) and Biomerica (NASDAQ:BMRA) are both small-cap healthcare companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings, profitability, valuation and dividends.

Nephros has higher revenue and earnings than Biomerica. Biomerica is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Nephros, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Nephros$18.79M2.63$1.19M$0.1628.44
Biomerica$5.31M1.25-$4.97M-$0.89N/A

Nephros presently has a consensus target price of $4.00, suggesting a potential downside of 12.09%. Biomerica has a consensus target price of $9.00, suggesting a potential upside of 320.56%. Given Biomerica's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Biomerica is more favorable than Nephros.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Nephros
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.25
Biomerica
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Nephros has a net margin of 8.38% compared to Biomerica's net margin of -96.49%. Nephros' return on equity of 10.60% beat Biomerica's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Nephros8.38% 10.60% 8.05%
Biomerica -96.49%-98.14%-70.42%

In the previous week, Biomerica had 7 more articles in the media than Nephros. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Biomerica and 1 mentions for Nephros. Nephros' average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Biomerica's score of 1.22 indicating that Nephros is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Nephros Very Positive
Biomerica Positive

Nephros has a beta of 1.51, suggesting that its stock price is 51% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Biomerica has a beta of 0.35, suggesting that its stock price is 65% less volatile than the broader market.

41.1% of Nephros shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 22.3% of Biomerica shares are held by institutional investors. 6.7% of Nephros shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 18.0% of Biomerica shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Nephros beats Biomerica on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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NEPH vs. The Competition

MetricNephrosHealthcare Equipment & Supplies IndustryHealthcare SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$46.81M$5.80B$7.24B$12.93B
Dividend YieldN/A1.76%2.54%11.02%
P/E Ratio28.4425.80271.5025.41
Price / Sales2.6368.39624.0796.99
Price / Cash34.3632.9979.2954.21
Price / Book4.146.1812.956.14
Net Income$1.19M$148.22M$3.46B$347.93M
7 Day Performance11.52%-0.26%-0.11%-0.78%
1 Month Performance40.43%7.91%8.32%5.60%
1 Year Performance21.98%6.20%24.64%15.64%

Nephros Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
NEPH
Nephros
2.9294 of 5 stars
$4.55
+5.6%
$4.00
-12.1%
+12.9%$46.81M$18.79M28.4430
RMTI
Rockwell Medical
3.6239 of 5 stars
$8.31
+4.5%
$20.00
+140.6%
-54.6%$33.49M$69.26MN/A300
EVTV
Envirotech Vehicles
N/A$1.95
+0.3%
N/A-15.0%$25.16M$5.94MN/A10
RVP
Retractable Technologies
N/A$0.72
-2.2%
N/A-13.1%$21.53M$33.90MN/A240
LUCY
Innovative Eyewear
0.7591 of 5 stars
$1.16
+7.9%
N/A-51.0%$9.95M$2.66MN/A9

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This page (NASDAQ:NEPH) was last updated on 8/29/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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