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Canaan Inc (CAN)

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$0.62
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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: CAN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.

1 Year Target Price $2.85

1 Year Target Price $2.85

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$2.85Target price
Low$0.54
Current$0.62
high$3.27

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -18.02%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 273.73M 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 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.54 - 3.27
Updated Date 06/30/2025
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 408023914
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86
Enterprise Value 408023914
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.86
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.29
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

Analyst Ratings

Rating 3
Target Price 2.85
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
Buy 1
Strong Buy 5
Hold -
Sell -
Strong Sell -
Strong Sell -

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Canaan Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo 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.

business area logo 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 logo 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

overview logo 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 logo 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

competitor logo 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.

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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.

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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.