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NIU TECHNOLOGIES-SPONS ADR (NIU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NIU - Nasdaq - US65481N1000 - ADR - Currency: USD

2.34  +0.09 (+4%)

After market: 2.4 +0.06 (+2.56%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall NIU gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated NIU against 40 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. While NIU seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, NIU is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

NIU had negative earnings in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NIU reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: NIU reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
NIU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNIU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -12.41%, NIU is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.63% of the companies in the same industry.
NIU has a Return On Equity of -24.85%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NIU outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.41%
ROE -24.85%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-1.71%
ROA(5y)3.32%
ROE(3y)-3.59%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NIU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNIU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 200 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Gross Margin value of 21.53%, NIU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NIU has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for NIU so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.53%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.01%
GM growth 5Y9.88%
NIU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNIU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NIU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, NIU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, NIU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NIU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
NIU Yearly Shares OutstandingNIU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20M 40M 60M
NIU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNIU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.25, we must say that NIU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NIU has a Altman-Z score of 1.25. This is in the better half of the industry: NIU outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
NIU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.24, NIU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.25
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.4%
NIU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNIU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.64 indicates that NIU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
NIU has a Current ratio of 1.64. This is in the better half of the industry: NIU outperforms 60.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.28 indicates that NIU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.28, NIU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.64
Quick Ratio 1.28
NIU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNIU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for NIU have decreased strongly by -441.71% in the last year.
NIU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -16.31%.
The Revenue has been growing by 12.40% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-441.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%49.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.31%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y12.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.03%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.09% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, NIU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.04% on average per year.
EPS Next Y53.85%
EPS Next 2Y41.45%
EPS Next 3Y21.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year15.03%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y16.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
NIU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNIU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1B 2B 3B 4B
NIU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNIU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for NIU. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5606.05, NIU can be considered very expensive at the moment.
NIU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NIU is cheaper than 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
NIU is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5606.05
NIU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNIU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 1K 2K 3K 4K 5K

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
NIU Per share dataNIU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates NIU does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
NIU's earnings are expected to grow with 21.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.45%
EPS Next 3Y21.09%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

NIU does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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NIU TECHNOLOGIES-SPONS ADR

NASDAQ:NIU (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 2.4 +0.06 (+2.56%)

2.34

+0.09 (+4%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)11-18 2024-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-20 2025-03-20/amc
Inst Owners10.96%
Inst Owner Change11.51%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap181.58M
Analysts76.67
Price Target2.4 (2.56%)
Short Float %5.69%
Short Ratio5.31
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)14.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-663.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 5606.05
P/S 0.5
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.21
P/tB 1.21
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.44
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0
Fwd EY0.02%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS4.71
BVpS1.94
TBVpS1.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -12.41%
ROE -24.85%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.53%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-1.71%
ROA(5y)3.32%
ROE(3y)-3.59%
ROE(5y)6.04%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.01%
GM growth 5Y9.88%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover1.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.24
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.64
Quick Ratio 1.28
Altman-Z 1.25
F-ScoreN/A
WACC11.4%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-441.71%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%49.48%
EPS Next Y53.85%
EPS Next 2Y41.45%
EPS Next 3Y21.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.31%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y12.4%
Sales Q2Q%16.03%
Revenue Next Year15.03%
Revenue Next 2Y19.63%
Revenue Next 3Y16.04%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-203.17%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year46.68%
EBIT Next 3Y36.76%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A