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Agora Inc(API)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for API
09/28/2026: API (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Agora Inc is a specialized provider of real-time communication APIs, enabling developers to build high-performance voice, video, and streaming into their applications. The company has a leading position in low-latency performance thanks to its proprietary network, which differentiates it from general-purpose cloud competitors. Its current investment story centers on pivoting toward enterprise-grade clients and integrating advanced AI capabilities. However, investors must consider risks like intense competition from well-funded cloud platforms and volatility in usage-based revenue. The stock is best suited for growth investors who can tolerate high volatility and are monitoring the successful transition of the company toward more stable enterprise revenue streams.
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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 growth narrative is currently tied to successful product expansion into AI and enterprise sectors. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock has struggled to maintain upward momentum and requires a clear technical breakout. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Valuation has compressed, but business quality is still maturing relative to stable value plays. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and focuses on growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and sensitivity to tech sector sentiment make it unsuitable for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is highly sensitive to growth expectations and tech market sentiment. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Market sentiment frequently shifts on growth stocks, impacting valuation multiples. |
| Competition risk (Cloud Communications) | High | Intense pressure from hyperscalers and Twilio limits pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | The platform is highly sticky, but the underlying business is still building sustained profitability. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No capital return program currently exists. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successful pivot to enterprise and AI remains the core execution challenge. |
Price Behavior
Flat / Range-Bound
The stock price has been trading within a narrow range with minimal directional movement.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -80.43% | Avg. Invested days 19 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 355.95M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 42.1 | 1Y Target Price 5.9 |
Price to earnings Ratio 42.1 | 1Y Target Price 5.9 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 143.1K shares | Beta 0.8 | 52 Weeks Range 3.14 - 5.50 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 3.14 - 5.50 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.1 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Usage-based APIs | Voice, video, and streaming minutes consumption fees. | Revenue fluctuates based on how much customers actually use their platform. |
| Enterprise Services | Subscription-based premium support and SLA-backed services. | This provides more predictable revenue compared to usage-based fees. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 42.1 | Forward PE 434.78 | Enterprise Value 122.86M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.35 |
Enterprise Value 122.86M | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.35 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.81 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.65 | Shares Outstanding 65.50M | Shares Floating 55.60M |
Shares Outstanding 65.50M | Shares Floating 55.60M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.54 | Percent Institutions 38.65 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
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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 Agora Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Santa Clara, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-06-26 | Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman Mr. Bin Zhao | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 543 | Website https://www.agora.io/en/ |
Full time employees 543 | Website https://www.agora.io/en/ | ||
Agora, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of a real-time engagement platform-as-a-service in the United States, the People's Republic of China, and internationally. Its RTE-PaaS platform enables real-time engagement for concurrent end users which offers real-time engagement offerings, such as video calling, voice calling, live streaming, chat, signaling, conversational AI engine, and convo AI device kit. The company also provides extensions, including analytics, media services, Interactive whiteboard, Real-time speech-to-text, and Real-time translation. It operates under the Agora and Shengwang brands. Agora, Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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