Unternehmensübersicht
ATA Creativity Global operates within the consumer defensive sector, specifically serving the education and training services industry, where it delivers educational services across China and international markets. The company's core offerings include portfolio training services, research-based learning solutions, overseas study counseling, and in-school art classes executed in partnership with high schools and training institutions. As of the latest reporting period, the enterprise is valued at a market capitalization of $43.46M and generates an annualized revenue stream of $527.01M based on trailing twelve-month figures. Although specific employee headcount data is not publicly disclosed in the available records, the scale of operations indicated by the revenue suggests a significant footprint in the educational service landscape. These financial metrics highlight a company that maintains a substantial top-line revenue base relative to its relatively modest market capitalization, which often characterizes firms in service-oriented sectors where intangible assets and operational scale are primary value drivers rather than traditional equity market weighting.
Finanzielle Gesundheit
The company reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $527.01M accompanied by a net income loss of $24,060,356, while simultaneously posting an EBITDA of $56.50M. The substantial disparity between the positive EBITDA and the negative net income reveals a significant cost structure burdened by non-operating expenses, interest costs, or other below-the-line items that erode the bottom line despite robust operational cash generation. While the exact free cash flow figure is not disclosed in the current data, the positive EBITDA combined with a cash reserve of $85.24M suggests the entity retains considerable liquidity on its balance sheet. The gross margin stands at 46.9%, indicating that the company retains a healthy portion of revenue after covering the direct costs of providing its educational services. The operating margin of 12.2% further demonstrates efficient management of overheads relative to revenue, whereas the profit margin of -4.6% reflects the impact of those aforementioned non-operating costs on overall profitability. In terms of leverage, the company holds $85.24M in cash against $45.95M in debt, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 143.68, which implies a highly leveraged capital structure where equity is diluted relative to debt obligations. Despite the high debt-to-equity figure, the current ratio of 2.59 indicates strong short-term liquidity, suggesting the firm possesses ample current assets to cover its immediate liabilities. Return on Equity is recorded at -6.2%, signaling that shareholder capital is currently being diminished by losses, while Return on Assets sits at 5.0%, indicating that the asset base is generating positive operational returns before financing costs.
Bewertungsanalyse
The valuation metrics present a complex picture with a P/E Ratio (TTM) listed as N/A due to the reported net losses, and a Forward P/E of -1.02, which implies negative expected earnings in the immediate future projection. The price-to-book ratio is 6.90, suggesting that the market values the company at a significant premium of nearly seven times its book value, a valuation multiple that is exceptionally high for a firm reporting negative net income. Alternative valuation measures such as the price-to-sales ratio of 0.08 and the EV/EBITDA of 0.12 indicate that the stock price is currently priced at a fraction of its sales, reflecting a severe market disconnect or a specific valuation model focused on asset backing rather than earnings power. The stock has traded between a 52-week high of $2.58 and a 52-week low of $0.74, with the current price position needing context relative to these bounds to assess potential volatility zones, though without the specific current share price, the absolute position cannot be calculated here. The beta value of 1.28 indicates that the stock's price volatility is 28% higher than the broader market, characterizing it as a more aggressive investment within the defensive consumer sector. This high beta suggests that the security will experience amplified price swings compared to the market average, introducing specific systematic risk factors for holders of this equity.
Growth & Income
Revenue growth year-over-year declined by 11.7%, while earnings growth is not calculable given the negative earnings history, indicating a contraction in top-line sales rather than an acceleration in profitability. Since the company does not pay a dividend, evidenced by a dividend yield of N/A and a payout ratio of 0.0%, it does not return cash to shareholders but instead retains earnings to fund operations or pay down debt. The absence of a dividend payout ratio implies that the company reinvests all available capital back into its business model, a strategy typical for growth-stage firms or those with significant debt obligations requiring repayment. Consequently, the overall growth and income profile is characterized by negative earnings momentum and zero dividend distribution, focusing entirely on operational expansion or stability within the competitive education services market.