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California Nanotechnologies (CANOF.US) – Sell Signal: Rating and Stock Analysis 2026/2027

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No analysts currently cover California Nanotechnologies with a public price target. We add the price target automatically as soon as at least one analyst publishes a rating. Until then, use the technical analysis and the key figures below.

About California Nanotechnologies – Specialkemi

California Nanotechnologies Corp. engages in the research, development, and production of nanocrystalline materials through grain size reduction in the United States. The company offers sintering, bonding, and hot isostatic pressing services, including spark plasma/field assisted sintering, hot pressing/direct hot pressing, high temp sintering, diffusion bonding, and vacuum/pressure-less sintering; cryo milling/particle reduction/grinding comprising cryogenic milling and grinding, planetary ball milling, mechanical alloying, inert gas milling, and pulverizing services; and material development/testing, such as composites/nano-composites, mechanical testing and analysis, sample fabrication, prototyping, SEM analysis, and particle size analysis, as well as coating targets/sputter targets. It also provides nuclear materials and reactor components, such as boron carbide, advanced ceramics, and refractory alloys manufactured using spark plasma sintering and advanced powder processing; engineered materials for design; and materials synthesis and model validation services. In addition, the company offers tooling and consumables, which consists of high strength SPS graphite tooling, tungsten carbide tooling, carbon graphite foil/paper, and carbon felt and yarn, as well as spark plasma sintering systems and SPS/FAST modeling software. It serves defense and aerospace, energy and nuclear, electronics and semiconductors, sustainable technologies, and research and development industries. California Nanotechnologies Corp. is headquartered in Cerritos, California. Read more about the company

Key Figures for California Nanotechnologies

$ 10.5M Market cap
$ 3.0M Revenue
Specialkemi Industry
- P/E
3.52 P/S
4.42 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
calnanocorp.com Website
Basic Materials Sector

What kind of stock is California Nanotechnologies?

Speculative stock

California Nanotechnologies is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for California Nanotechnologies

💰 Value Score 22/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 4/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 18/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 14/100

⚠️ 5 red flags identified 4 critical

Our analysis has identified 5 potential risk factors in California Nanotechnologies that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 2/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
🚨 Weak balance sheet (elevated risk): Altman Z2 is -7.02 – the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average. This is a risk signal based on the numbers, not a bankruptcy prediction.
🚨 Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -62.2% – the company is losing money on its operations.
🚨 Negative return on equity: ROE is -82.4% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
🚨 Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 78% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 3.5. The P/B ratio is 4.4.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The latest quarterly earnings grew -78.0% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 2 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is -7.02 (weak balance sheet — elevated risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 137.5% — moderate debt.

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When Does California Nanotechnologies Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for California Nanotechnologies is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



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Technical Analysis of California Nanotechnologies 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 15, 2026.

Trend Analysis of California Nanotechnologies Corp

California Nanotechnologies Corp is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $0.22 is 8.7% below the 20-day average ($0.24). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 1.8% below the 50-day average ($0.22). Long term, the stock is 2.7% below the 200-day average ($0.23), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (0.22) is below the 200-day average (0.23), which is a classic bearish signal for California Nanotechnologies Corp.

Is California Nanotechnologies Corp overbought or oversold?

California Nanotechnologies Corp has an RSI of 44.9. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold.

MACD Analysis for California Nanotechnologies Corp

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.002), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.003) by 0.005, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.001), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (-0.010) by 0.009, which suggests the negative long-term momentum is fading – a bigger trend reversal could be ahead.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a weekly basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for California Nanotechnologies Corp

California Nanotechnologies Corp has an annual standard deviation of 94.3%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for California Nanotechnologies Corp

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.002). Weekly bearish (-0.001).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly rising.

RSI: 44.9 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

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Frequently Asked Questions About California Nanotechnologies stock in 2026

Should you buy California Nanotechnologies stock now?
No, the technical signal for California Nanotechnologies is currently SELL. California Nanotechnologies trades at $0.23 as of 8/15/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.002 with falling momentum (signal: 0.003); RSI is at 44.9 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for California Nanotechnologies stock?
There is currently no active analyst price target for California Nanotechnologies.
Is California Nanotechnologies a dividend stock?
No, California Nanotechnologies does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of California Nanotechnologies stock?
California Nanotechnologies is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 94.3%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is California Nanotechnologies overvalued?
California Nanotechnologies has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 3.5, a P/B ratio of 4.4.
Is California Nanotechnologies overbought?
No, California Nanotechnologies is not overbought. RSI is at 44.9 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 44.9 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 6.5% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next California Nanotechnologies earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for California Nanotechnologies has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is California Nanotechnologies shorted?
There is currently no registered short interest for California Nanotechnologies, or the data is not available.
Are insiders buying California Nanotechnologies stock?
There is currently no registered insider trading for California Nanotechnologies.
Is California Nanotechnologies a good stock?
Based on our total score, California Nanotechnologies is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 15 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 22/100, Quality: 4/100, Momentum: 18/100. In addition: technical signal: Sell. Whether California Nanotechnologies is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for California Nanotechnologies stock?
The outlook for California Nanotechnologies based on current data: Detailed data is currently not available. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is California Nanotechnologies stock falling?
California Nanotechnologies is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 6.5% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal). For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can California Nanotechnologies go?
There is currently no active analyst price target for California Nanotechnologies. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can California Nanotechnologies fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for California Nanotechnologies. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does California Nanotechnologies do?
California Nanotechnologies Corp. engages in the research, development, and production of nanocrystalline materials through grain size reduction in the United States. The company offers sintering, bonding, and hot isostatic pressing services, including spark plasma/field assis... The company belongs to the Basic Materials sector, more specifically the Specialkemi industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate California Nanotechnologies as an investment.
Did California Nanotechnologies raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from California Nanotechnologies. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is California Nanotechnologies making money or losing money?
No, California Nanotechnologies is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -62.2%, a substantial loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can California Nanotechnologies go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of California Nanotechnologies is rated as elevated. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is -7.02 — that places the company in the weak zone. This is a probability based on the numbers, not a verdict — bankruptcy is not imminent. But the balance sheet is measurably weaker than average, so watch the debt, liquidity and possible capital raises. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 2 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 138% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does California Nanotechnologies have a lot of debt?
California Nanotechnologies has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 138%. For the basic materials sector, 70-150% counts as a typical level. Commodity companies finance mines and plants with moderate debt — 70-150% is typical. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.
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