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ATA Creativity Global (AACG)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
01/21/2025: AACG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 127.33% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  5.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 01/21/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 30.16M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 11 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 11 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 21543 | Beta 0.66 | 52 Weeks Range 0.50 - 1.11 | Updated Date 04/23/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.50 - 1.11 | Updated Date 04/23/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.16 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -13.47% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.84% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -5.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) -37.48% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 29982849 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11 |
Enterprise Value 29982849 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.82 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.23 | Shares Outstanding 31624500 | Shares Floating 18413639 |
Shares Outstanding 31624500 | Shares Floating 18413639 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.1 | Percent Institutions 15.77 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
ATA Creativity Global
Company Overview
History and Background
ATA Creativity Global, originally known as ATA Inc., was founded in 2000. It initially focused on providing test preparation services for students in China seeking to study abroad. Over time, it has expanded its offerings to include other educational services and creative arts training.
Core Business Areas
- Creative Arts Training: Offers training in various creative disciplines, including animation, visual communication, and design. It targets students seeking to pursue careers in the creative industries.
- International Education: Provides international study programs, advising, and related services to students seeking to study abroad.
Leadership and Structure
ATA Creativity Global is led by a board of directors and an executive management team. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with various departments responsible for different aspects of the business.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Animation Training Programs: These programs focus on teaching students the skills needed to create animated content. Market share data specific to ATA Creativity Global is limited, but the overall animation training market in China is competitive. Competitors include other training centers such as Beijing Film Academy, and online platforms such as Udemy and Coursera.
- Visual Communication Programs: This encompasses graphic design, multimedia design, and other related visual arts. Data on specific market share is limited. Competitors include private design schools and university programs and online training resources.
- International Study Programs: Programs designed to give students the ability to study abroad. It can include tutoring, document preparation, and more. There is no available market share.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The creative arts training market is growing, driven by increased demand for skilled professionals in the animation, design, and media industries. International education sector is also growing but facing regulatory headwinds.
Positioning
ATA Creativity Global positions itself as a provider of high-quality creative arts training and international education services in China. It attempts to differentiate itself through experienced instructors and comprehensive curriculum. However, it lacks significant market share relative to much larger educational companies.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for creative arts training and international education in China is substantial, potentially billions of dollars annually. ATA Creativity Global's position depends on its ability to expand its market presence and attract more students.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brand in certain regional markets within China
- Experienced instructors in creative arts
- Diversified offerings in creative arts and international education
Weaknesses
- Limited market share compared to larger competitors
- Fluctuations in profitability
- Dependence on Chinese regulatory environment
- Small company with volatile stock price
Opportunities
- Growing demand for creative arts professionals in China
- Expansion into new geographic markets within China
- Partnerships with international educational institutions
- Offer online training programs to broaden market reach
Threats
- Intense competition from other training centers and online platforms
- Changes in Chinese education regulations
- Economic downturn in China
- Geopolitical uncertainty affecting international education
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TAL
- GEDU
Competitive Landscape
ATA Creativity Global operates in a competitive landscape with both large established players and smaller niche providers. AACG faces competitive pressures related to pricing and quality.
Major Acquisitions
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been inconsistent, with periods of rapid expansion followed by periods of contraction.
Future Projections: Future growth is uncertain and dependent on the company's ability to execute its strategic initiatives and navigate the competitive landscape.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focus on expanding course offerings and entering new markets. Specific details about these initiatives need to be investigated through company reports.
Summary
ATA Creativity Global faces a number of challenges that prevent it from becoming a significant player in the Chinese market. The company needs to improve its market presence and brand recognition to compete effectively. While the demand for creative arts training is growing, ATA Creativity Global must overcome competitive pressures and regulatory uncertainties to capitalize on this opportunity. A major threat is the lack of financial metrics which are needed to properly analyze the state of the company.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Market research reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share and financial data may be estimated due to limited public information.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About ATA Creativity Global
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2008-01-29 | Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Xiaofeng Ma | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Education & Training Services | Full time employees 599 | Website https://ir.atai.net.cn/ |
Full time employees 599 | Website https://ir.atai.net.cn/ | ||
ATA Creativity Global, together with its subsidiaries, provides educational services to individual students through its training center network in China and internationally. Its educational services include portfolio training, research-based learning, overseas study counselling, in-school art classes through cooperation with high schools and training organizations, foreign language training services, junior art education, and other related educational services to its students. The company also offers online courses for students. It provides its services through partnership with sales channels, internet and mobile advertisement, word of mouth referral, and marketing events and activities. The company was formerly known as ATA Inc. and changed its name to ATA Creativity Global in September 2019. ATA Creativity Global was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Hefei, China.
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