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Kanzhun Ltd ADR(BZ)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
STRONG BUY
BUY for 9 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-4.06% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$16.06
10/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BZ

10/28/2026: BZ (3-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY for 9 days. Simulated Profits (-4.06%). Updated daily EoD!

Kanzhun is a major Chinese online recruitment platform known for its direct-chat, mobile-first approach to connecting job seekers and employers. The company has a leading position in its niche and has historically demonstrated strong user growth through its AI-driven matching technology. Its primary opportunity lies in expanding monetization and reaching underserved blue-collar segments. However, investors must consider the material risks, including high regulatory sensitivity in China, macroeconomic hiring cycles, and significant ADR volatility. As a non-dividend-paying growth stock, it is best suited for investors with a higher risk tolerance and a focus on long-term technological adoption in the Chinese labor market.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers high-growth potential in the digital recruitment sector but carries significant geopolitical and regulatory risks.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum depends on clear signals from Chinese market sentiment, which can be highly volatile.
Value investorMixed fitValuation is often tied to shifting regulatory sentiment, making traditional value assessment complex.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to regulatory, macro, and ADR-specific risks creates high volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe ADR is subject to significant price swings due to geopolitical news and market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highFuture growth expectations are often priced in, leaving little room for error.
Competition risk (Direct digital recruitment)MediumThe platform faces constant pressure from both established incumbents and new digital entrants.
Business qualityMediumThe core platform is efficient, but the business is highly sensitive to the broader Chinese economic environment.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments are provided.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining platform growth while navigating complex regulatory requirements is a continuous challenge.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.19%
Avg. Invested days 43
Today’s Advisory Strong Buy
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BZ receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and strong analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BZ has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with strong financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+72.6%) and strong cash generation (FCF margin 53.6%) are partially offset by very low insider ownership of 0.07%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BZ's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $4.4B (53.6% of revenue). Operating efficiency is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 5-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is BZ's strongest growth driver at +72.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+12.4%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+65.0%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 80.8% and approximately 71.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership is only 0.07%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Schroder Investment Management Group 6.29%
BlackRock Inc 4.18%
Krane Funds Advisors LLC 3.16%
Capital World Investors 3.16%
CoreView Capital Management Ltd 2.85%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BZ generates approximately $851 of gross profit, $298 of operating income, and $536 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 15.93%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
BZ has a high-quality, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.29B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 11.98
1Y Target Price 21.82
Price to earnings Ratio 11.98
1Y Target Price 21.82
Volume (30-day avg) 5.2M shares
Beta 0.49
52 Weeks Range 12.12 - 21.84
Updated Date 10/28/2026
52 Weeks Range 12.12 - 21.84
Updated Date 10/28/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.39

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Online Recruitment ServicesPaid enterprise services and job posting fees on the BOSS Zhipin platform.The company earns money primarily by charging employers for advanced recruiting tools and increased visibility on its platform.
Geography: ChinaOperations are almost entirely concentrated within the Chinese market.Performance is highly dependent on the Chinese labor market and regulatory environment.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 11.98
Forward PE 11.47
Enterprise Value 4.04B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84
Enterprise Value 4.04B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.44
Shares Outstanding 382.01M
Shares Floating 271.20M
Shares Outstanding 382.01M
Shares Floating 271.20M
Percent Insiders 0.07
Percent Institutions 80.78

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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