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    Assessing NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE) Valuation After University of Illinois KRONOS MMR Demonstration Agreement

    Simply Wall St·01/05/2026 03:22:48
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    NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE) is back on traders radar after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to develop, build, and eventually operate its KRONOS MMR microreactor on campus.

    See our latest analysis for NANO Nuclear Energy.

    The MOU has clearly put NANO Nuclear Energy back in focus, with a 1 day share price return of about 15 percent to 27.61 even as its 30 day share price return remains sharply negative. This suggests speculative momentum is picking up after a tough quarter.

    If this kind of early stage nuclear story has your attention, it is also worth exploring other specialist names across aerospace and defense stocks where innovation and long term contracts can reshape risk and reward.

    With shares still trading at a steep discount to analyst targets despite no revenue and mounting losses, is NANO Nuclear Energy a misunderstood early stage winner in advanced reactors, or is the market already bracing for future dilution and execution risk?

    Price-to-Book of 6.3x: Is it justified?

    On a price-to-book basis, NANO Nuclear Energy screens as expensive at recent prices, sitting above the broader US electrical equipment sector while only matching closer peers.

    The price-to-book multiple compares the market value of the company to its net assets, a useful lens for early stage and asset intensive developers without meaningful revenue or profits. For a pre revenue business like NNE, a rich price-to-book ratio often reflects expectations about future commercialisation of its microreactor platforms and fuel infrastructure rather than current fundamentals.

    In this case, NNE trades at 6.3 times its book value, which is materially higher than the US electrical industry average of about 2.6 times. This suggests investors are paying a sizable premium relative to the typical player in the space. However, the same 6.3 times multiple is roughly in line with a peer group average of 6.5 times. This indicates the market is valuing NNE similarly to other highly speculative, early stage nuclear and energy technology names rather than traditional manufacturers.

    See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

    Result: Price-to-Book of 6.3x (OVERVALUED)

    However, significant execution risk around unproven reactor designs and the potential need for dilutive capital raises could quickly challenge the bullish, early-stage narrative.

    Find out about the key risks to this NANO Nuclear Energy narrative.

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    A great starting point for your NANO Nuclear Energy research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 5 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.