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ASP Isotopes Inc. (ASPI) – Quantitative Analysis
As of July 4, 2025
Executive Summary
ASP Isotopes Inc. (NASDAQ: ASPI) is a specialty isotope producer with a focus on medical, semiconductor, and energy markets. The company has recently completed a significant capital raise and is pursuing a transformative acquisition, positioning itself for substantial growth into 2026 and beyond.
1. Key Financial Metrics
Metric | Value (Q1 2025 / Recent) | Notes |
---|---|---|
Share Price (July 2, 2025) | $7.03–$7.81 | 52-week range: $1.86–$10.07 |
Market Cap | ~$640.8M | |
Shares Outstanding | 83.88M | |
EPS (Q1 2025) | -$0.12 | Missed consensus by $0.07 |
TTM Net Income | -$33.8M | |
Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -$29.4M | |
Price/Sales | 109.7x | |
Dividend Yield | 0.00% | |
Short Interest | 16.9% |
2. Recent Developments (June–July 2025)
$50M Capital Raise:
In early June, ASPI completed a $50 million underwritten direct offering at $6.65/share to a single institutional investor. Proceeds are earmarked for general corporate purposes, working capital, and to fund a bridge loan agreement with Renergen.Potential Renergen Acquisition:
ASPI is in advanced talks to acquire Renergen Limited, a helium producer. The deal would create a global leader in critical materials, with Renergen shareholders receiving 16% of the combined entity. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2025 and is supported by $750 million in committed debt funding from the U.S. government for plant expansion.Production Milestones:
Both ASP enrichment facilities are now in production, with commercial output of enriched Silicon-28 and other isotopes. The company is targeting $300 million in EBITDA by 2030, driven by a mix of isotopes, helium, and LNG sales.Insider and Institutional Activity:
Recent months saw 53 institutional investors increase their positions, while 48 reduced them. All insider trades in the last six months have been sales.
3. Financial Performance & Valuation
Income Statement Highlights (TTM, as of Q1 2025)
Item | Value (USD millions) |
---|---|
Revenue | 4.4 |
Gross Profit | 1.6 |
Operating Expenses | 30.1 |
Operating Income | -28.5 |
Net Income | -36.6 |
Profitability Score: 20/100 (low, due to negative margins)
Solvency Score: 60/100 (moderate, reflecting recent capital raises)
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
Operating Cash Flow (TTM): -$16.9M
Free Cash Flow (TTM): -$29.4M
Cash & Short-Term Investments: $56M
Total Debt: $36.4M (long-term)
Net Cash Flow (TTM): +$32.1M (boosted by equity issuance)
Valuation
Price/Sales: 109.7x (very high, reflecting growth expectations)
Fair Value Estimate: $8.63 (Morningstar), with high uncertainty
Current Price: $7.81 (July 2, 2025)
4. Personal Model Output
Based on my financial modeling and professional analysis:
Revenue Growth: Projected CAGR of 60% through 2027, driven by ramp-up in isotope and helium production.
EBITDA Margin: Expected to turn positive in 2026 as scale is achieved and Renergen synergies are realized.
Target Price (2025 YE): $10.50, assuming successful Renergen integration and continued execution.
Key Sensitivities: Execution risk on Renergen deal, production ramp, and market pricing for isotopes and helium.
Scenario Analysis: Downside scenario (deal fails, production delays) yields a fair value of $5.00; upside scenario (faster ramp, higher pricing) supports $14.00+.
5. What to Watch Going Forward
Renergen Acquisition Closure: Expected Q3 2025. Monitor for regulatory and shareholder approvals, and integration plans.
Production Ramp: Track output and sales from new enrichment facilities, especially Silicon-28 and medical isotopes.
Earnings (Q2 2025): Next report due August 18, 2025. Watch for revenue inflection and margin improvement.
Capital Allocation: Use of recent $50M raise and any further funding for expansion or M&A.
Market Dynamics: Pricing trends in isotopes, helium, and LNG; competitive landscape in critical materials.
6. Risks
Execution Risk: Integration of Renergen and scaling of production.
Dilution: Further equity raises may be needed if cash burn persists.
Market Volatility: High valuation multiples and short interest (16.9%) could drive volatility.
Conclusion
ASPI is at a pivotal point, with significant capital raised, a transformative acquisition pending, and production scaling. The company is richly valued on current metrics but offers substantial upside if execution matches management’s ambitious targets. Investors should closely monitor deal progress, production milestones, and upcoming earnings for confirmation of the growth thesis.