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ATA Creativity Global(AACG)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AACG
09/25/2026: AACG (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
ATA Creativity Global is a specialized education provider focusing on arts and portfolio training for students pursuing international higher education. The company has successfully pivoted from its legacy testing business to build a niche, high-touch brand for creative arts instruction. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the recovery of international student mobility and the scaling of hybrid learning models. However, investors must consider risks including regulatory volatility in the Chinese education sector, intense competition, and earnings instability. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors with a high tolerance for risk, while market watchers should monitor regulatory shifts and the effectiveness of their recent digital initiatives.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company targets high-growth segments but faces significant execution and market risks. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock lacks consistent, high-volume upward momentum signals. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The valuation may appear attractive to some, but earnings consistency remains a challenge. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends, making it unsuitable for income-focused investors. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The stock exhibits high volatility and operational risk common in micro-cap education stocks. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is susceptible to significant price swings due to low float and small-cap status. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Earnings volatility makes it difficult to justify consistent valuation multiples. |
| Competition risk (Education sector) | High | Large, well-capitalized competitors dominate the broader private education space. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model is niche and heavily dependent on specific consumer spending habits. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No dividend payments provide no cushion for shareholders during market downturns. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successful growth depends on navigating complex local education regulations. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Highly Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.8% | Avg. Invested days 35 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 35.67M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 11 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 11 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 19.0K shares | Beta 1.14 | 52 Weeks Range 0.74 - 1.62 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.74 - 1.62 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.23 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Arts Education | Portfolio preparation, specialized art training, and research services. | Most revenue comes from students paying for specialized training to get into top art schools. |
| Geography (China) | Physical training centers and regional operations. | The company is highly concentrated in the Chinese market, making it sensitive to local economic and regulatory conditions. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 15.43 | Enterprise Value 29.78M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13 |
Enterprise Value 29.78M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 146.89 | Shares Outstanding 43.21M | Shares Floating 19.74M |
Shares Outstanding 43.21M | Shares Floating 19.74M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.45 | Percent Institutions 3.88 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About ATA Creativity Global
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2008-01-29 | Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Xiaofeng Ma | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Education & Training Services | Full time employees 489 | Website https://ir.atai.net.cn |
Full time employees 489 | Website https://ir.atai.net.cn | ||
ATA Creativity Global, together with its subsidiaries, provides educational services in China and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Overseas Art Study Services, Other Educational Services, and Other Services. It offers portfolio training services, including portfolio training courses and specializations; academic educational learning, workshop experience, themed educational travel, and other research-based learning services; art-related overseas study counselling services, such as background development, university and program selection, paper writing, interview simulation, and application preparation; and other educational services, as well as online courses. The company serves high school and undergraduate students. It markets its services through partnership with sales channels, internet and mobile advertisements, 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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