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Baozun Inc(BZUN)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
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BUY for 34 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
+12.62% ▲
LAST CLOSE
$3.48
11/12/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for BZUN

11/12/2026: BZUN (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Baozun Inc is a major player in the e-commerce services sector, providing integrated operations and marketing solutions for global brands in China and beyond. The company is currently transitioning from an asset-light service provider to a model that includes brand ownership, which aims to capture higher long-term margins. While this shift offers a significant growth opportunity by diversifying revenue streams, it also introduces higher operational and execution risks. Investors must monitor the recovery of Chinese consumer spending, the integration success of brands like Gap, and the growth of international segments. The stock may appeal to value-oriented investors seeking exposure to the digital commerce ecosystem.

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 fitWhile Baozun operates in the expanding e-commerce space, its growth is currently moderated by business model transformation risks.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock has faced sustained downward pressure, lacking the positive price momentum typically required by this style.
Value investorStrong fitBaozun's current valuation may appear attractive to contrarian value investors betting on a successful business model pivot.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and focuses on reinvesting cash into growth and acquisitions.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to Chinese regulatory risks and business model uncertainty makes this an unsuitable choice for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to significant swings based on Chinese market sentiment and sector-specific news.
Valuation riskMediumWhile trading at lower multiples, uncertainty in future earnings projections complicates valuation assessments.
Competition risk (platform-centric competition)HighMajor platforms like Alibaba are continuously evolving their own service offerings, directly competing with Baozun.
Business qualityMediumBaozun provides essential services, but its move toward brand ownership increases operational complexity.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no income component to the investment thesis.
Execution riskHighSuccessful integration of owned brands remains the biggest hurdle to long-term value creation.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 208.88M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 25.75
1Y Target Price 4.52
Price to earnings Ratio 25.75
1Y Target Price 4.52
Volume (30-day avg) 312.3K shares
Beta 0.36
52 Weeks Range 2.07 - 3.92
Updated Date 11/12/2026
52 Weeks Range 2.07 - 3.92
Updated Date 11/12/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.14

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Constructive
Sentiment
Strong Bullish
Momentum
BUY Breadth Improving
BUY participation
67.4%
Active BUY / eligible
31 / 46
30-Day BUY Count Change
+23
Market state
Strong Bullish

More qualifying stocks are receiving or maintaining BUY advisories, indicating improving market participation.

Industry

Internet Retail

BUY participation
25.0%
Active BUY / eligible
1 / 4
30-Day BUY Count Change
0

Eligible universe: 4 stocks.

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Hockey-Stick Growth
PRICE PATH

Hockey-Stick Growth

The stock demonstrates a Hockey-Stick Growth price path pattern.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -25.97%
Avg. Invested days 22
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
BZUN receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
BZUN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-30.7%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.7%), moderate revenue growth (+5.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
BZUN's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 32.6%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is BZUN's strongest growth driver at +349.2% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+5.6%, moderate) and earnings growth (-30.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 24.8% (moderate) and 77.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (solid). Insider ownership is only 0.12%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Schroder Investment Management Group 4.17%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 3.65%
Two Sigma Investments LLC 1.92%
Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership 1.54%
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd 1.35%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
BZUN generates approximately $509 of gross profit, $8 of operating income, and $27 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Soft margins explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -5.22% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

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

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
E-commerce Service FeesCommission and service fees from operating digital stores for third-party brands.Baozun earns stable service fees by helping brands sell on China's major online marketplaces.
Brand SalesRevenue from sales of apparel and lifestyle products under acquired brand licenses.Baozun acts as a retailer itself, taking on inventory risk in hopes of earning higher profits.
Geography (China)Primary market operations including Tmall, JD, and private channels.The company is heavily tied to the health and performance of the Chinese consumer market.

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 25.75
Forward PE 26.32
Enterprise Value 90.41M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02
Enterprise Value 90.41M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.06
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.86
Shares Outstanding 53.51M
Shares Floating 41.52M
Shares Outstanding 53.51M
Shares Floating 41.52M
Percent Insiders 0.12
Percent Institutions 24.75

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon 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)

Information icon 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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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