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Canaan Inc (CAN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/14/2025: CAN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
6 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $2.85
1 Year Target Price $2.85
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -18.02% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 331.64M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.85 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.85 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 6 | Beta 3.34 | 52 Weeks Range 0.54 - 3.27 | Updated Date 07/14/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.54 - 3.27 | Updated Date 07/14/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.03 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -93.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) -46.08% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -21.69% | Return on Equity (TTM) -90.43% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 2.15 | Enterprise Value 465891340 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 |
Enterprise Value 465891340 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.47 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.6 | Shares Outstanding 439585984 | Shares Floating 6206661233 |
Shares Outstanding 439585984 | Shares Floating 6206661233 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.73 | Percent Institutions 20.71 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Canaan Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Canaan Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. It is a fabless IC design company focused on ASIC microchips for Bitcoin mining. It launched the world's first Bitcoin mining ASIC in January 2013.
Core Business Areas
- Bitcoin Mining Hardware: Designs and sells Bitcoin mining hardware, including ASIC miners under the AvalonMiner brand. This is their primary revenue source.
- AI Chip Design: Canaan has expanded into AI chip design for edge computing applications. However, this segment contributes a smaller portion of revenue.
Leadership and Structure
Nangeng Zhang is the Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a typical corporate structure, including a board of directors and various departments such as R&D, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- AvalonMiner: Canaan's flagship product is the AvalonMiner, an ASIC-based Bitcoin mining machine. Market share fluctuates based on mining economics and new product releases. Competitors include Bitmain, MicroBT, and others. Significant revenue driver.
- Kendryte AI Chip: Kendryte AI chips are designed for edge computing applications, offering image and voice recognition capabilities. Market share in the AI chip market is smaller compared to competitors like Nvidia, Intel, and Qualcomm. Has a smaller impact on revenue than AvalonMiner.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The Bitcoin mining industry is highly competitive and cyclical, influenced by Bitcoin price, mining difficulty, and energy costs. The AI chip market is rapidly growing, driven by increasing demand for edge computing solutions.
Positioning
Canaan is a key player in the Bitcoin mining hardware market, known for its AvalonMiner product line. Its competitive advantage lies in its ASIC design capabilities and early mover advantage. In the AI chip market, it's a smaller player compared to established giants.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The Bitcoin mining hardware TAM is billions of USD, highly variable based on BTC price. The AI chip TAM is much larger, estimated in the tens of billions and growing. Canaan is positioned to capture a portion of both, but faces intense competition.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- ASIC design expertise
- Early mover advantage in Bitcoin mining hardware
- Brand recognition (AvalonMiner)
- AI chip development capabilities
Weaknesses
- High dependence on Bitcoin price
- Concentrated revenue stream (Bitcoin mining)
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
- Geographic concentration (primarily China)
Opportunities
- Diversification into AI chip market
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of more energy-efficient mining hardware
- Partnerships and collaborations in the AI space
Threats
- Bitcoin price volatility
- Increasing competition in Bitcoin mining hardware
- Regulatory uncertainty regarding cryptocurrency mining
- Technological advancements rendering existing hardware obsolete
- Geopolitical risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BITM
- EBON
- RIOT
Competitive Landscape
Canaan competes primarily on product performance (hashrate, energy efficiency) and price. Bitmain (BITM) is a larger competitor with greater resources. Canaan is trying to expand in the AI market, giving them a slightly broader approach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been erratic due to the cyclical nature of the Bitcoin mining industry.
Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on Bitcoin price, mining difficulty, and success in the AI chip market. Analyst estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding AI chip development, diversifying into new markets, and improving mining hardware efficiency.
Summary
Canaan Inc. operates in a volatile market highly dependent on Bitcoin price, and is subject to risks associated with crypto regulations. While they have a strong market position within Bitcoin mining hardware, its success hinges on managing bitcoin market fluctuations and efficiently developing mining chips. Canaan is trying to diversify into AI chips, presenting a substantial growth opportunity if they can be developed and become marketable. They must manage geopolitical and technological risks to achieve long-term success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market data is subject to change. The analysis is based on publicly available information and current market conditions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Canaan Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-11-20 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Nangeng Zhang | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Computer Hardware | Full time employees 463 | |
Full time employees 463 | |||
Canaan Inc. engages in the businesses of bitcoin mining machine sales, self-mining operations, and consumer mining products The company offers research and development, design, and sale of integrated circuits (IC), and lease of final mining equipment by integrating IC products for bitcoin mining and related components in the People's Republic of China. It is also involved in the assembly and distribution of mining equipment and spare parts; and distribution of edge computing chip products, as well as mining business. The company has operations in the United States, Mainland China, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, Canada, Netherlands, Singapore, Georgia, Paraguay, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, Cyprus, and internationally. Canaan Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Singapore.
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