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11/05/2025: 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 11.33% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/05/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 24.98M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 11 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 11 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.88 | 52 Weeks Range 0.50 - 1.10 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.50 - 1.10 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.14 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -11.42% | Operating Margin (TTM) -30.09% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -5.15% | Return on Equity (TTM) -38.76% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 26109359 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 |
Enterprise Value 26109359 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.68 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.23 | Shares Outstanding 31624500 | Shares Floating 18481058 |
Shares Outstanding 31624500 | Shares Floating 18481058 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.39 | Percent Institutions 15.94 |
Upturn AI SWOT
ATA Creativity Global
Company Overview
History and Background
ATA Creativity Global, formerly known as China High-Tech Group Corporation, was founded in 1998. It started as a company providing computer-based testing services in China and has evolved to focus on education and vocational training.
Core Business Areas
- Education Services: Provides test preparation courses and educational content for students in China, focusing on subjects like art, design and creative media.
- Vocational Training: Offers vocational training programs in areas such as digital arts, animation, and game development.
- Overseas Study Consulting: Provides consulting services to students seeking to study abroad.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of senior executives with experience in education, technology, and finance. The organizational structure is typical of a publicly traded company, with a board of directors overseeing the management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Art & Design Test Preparation: ATA provides preparatory courses for art and design entrance exams for higher education institutions. Data on market share is limited. Competitors include smaller, regional test prep centers, and online education platforms.
- Digital Arts Vocational Training: Vocational programs focused on preparing students for careers in digital arts and creative fields. Specific market share data is unavailable. Competitors include other vocational training schools and online learning platforms.
- Overseas Study Consulting: Assists students with applications and admissions to foreign universities. Market share is small. Many companies offer the same service. Competitors include New Oriental Education & Technology Group and IDP Education.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The education and vocational training market in China is large and competitive, driven by the demand for quality education and skills development. The market is fragmented with many providers.
Positioning
ATA Creativity Global focuses on art, design, and creative media education and training, differentiating itself from general education providers. Competitive advantages: Specific focus on creative disciplines and Established brand recognition in certain regions of China.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for private education in China is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of USD. ATA is only targeting a smaller subsector of creative fields. The TAM in the creative fields they are addressing is less, and they are small relative to the market. No specific dollar amount is available.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Focus on niche market (art and design)
- Established brand recognition in certain regions
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Limited financial resources
- Small market share
- Geographic concentration in China
Opportunities
- Growing demand for creative skills in China
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Partnerships with universities and industry players
Threats
- Intense competition
- Changing government regulations
- Economic slowdown in China
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TAL
- GOTU
- EDU
Competitive Landscape
ATA Creativity Global faces significant challenges competing with larger, more established education companies. It's competitive advantages are very small due to its limited financial resources and relatively small market share. Its focus on art and design is an area of differentiation. However, the space is crowded.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent due to challenges in the Chinese education market and financial instability.
Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain given the company's financial situation and market competition. Analyst estimates are unreliable.
Recent Initiatives: ATA has been focusing on restructuring and cost-cutting measures in recent years.
Summary
ATA Creativity Global is a small player in the Chinese education market focused on art and design training. The company has faced financial challenges and delisting warnings, resulting in poor shareholder returns. While its focus on a niche market could be a strength, it is overshadowed by its financial instability and intense competition. The company needs to improve its financial performance and expand its market reach to achieve sustainable growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Market research reports
- Analyst reports
Disclaimers:
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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 in China and internationally. The company offers portfolio training services, research-based learning services, overseas study counselling services, in-school art classes through cooperation with high schools and training organizations, junior art education, and other educational services to students. It also provides online courses for students. The company 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 based in Hefei, China.
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