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CBAK Energy Technology Inc(CBAT)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.02
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CBAT

11/05/2026: CBAT (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

CBAK Energy Technology Inc is a specialized manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries, with a focus on high-capacity cylindrical cells for electric vehicles, light mobility, and energy storage systems. The company's main strengths lie in its long industry history and its ability to adapt its product portfolio to emerging niches in the energy sector. Its primary growth story centers on the rising demand for battery-based energy storage, which may provide a buffer against the volatile EV market. However, the company faces stiff competition from much larger, better-capitalized incumbents, which limits its margins. Investors should monitor production scaling and margin health, as this stock is best suited for speculative growth investors.

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 exposure to the EV battery sector but faces stiff competition that challenges long-term growth predictability.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often reacts sharply to sector-wide news and EV industry trends, providing potential short-term volatility plays.
Value investorWeak fitThe lack of consistent earnings and the capital-intensive nature of the business make it a difficult fit for traditional value metrics.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and reinvests all available cash into business operations.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and sensitivity to regulatory and competitive risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is prone to sharp swings driven by speculative sentiment in the EV and green energy sectors.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are often disconnected from current earnings, relying on future growth expectations.
Competition risk (Battery market dominance)StrongMajor players like CATL possess significant scale and cost advantages that directly pressure CBAK's margins.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is functional, the company lacks the financial moat of established industry leaders.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors receive no income from the investment.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully scaling production to meet market demand while maintaining quality is a constant operational challenge.

Price Behavior

Steady Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Steady Uptrend

The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 15.48%
Avg. Invested days 29
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CBAT receives a 2-star rating, reflecting soft or weak scores across the available pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CBAT has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+10.5%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-179.5%), soft cash generation (FCF margin 2.0%), weak profitability (net margin -4.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CBAT's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (2.0% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is CBAT's strongest growth driver at +10.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (solid, 4 stars). By comparison, while earnings growth (-179.5%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-82.7%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.0% and approximately 78.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 17.40% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC 0.89%
Empowered Funds, LLC 0.56%
James Investment Research, Inc. 0.06%
Goss Wealth Management LLC 0.06%
UBS Group AG 0.06%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CBAT generates approximately $94 of gross profit, $-96 of operating income, and $20 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 1.66%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CBAT has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 98.40M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Volume (30-day avg) 313.0K shares
Beta 1.48
52 Weeks Range 0.46 - 1.55
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.46 - 1.55
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.18

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
EV Battery CellsCylindrical battery cells for electric vehicles.The company generates revenue by selling individual battery cells that power various types of electric vehicles.
Energy Storage SystemsBattery packs for home and industrial energy storage.CBAK sells battery storage systems, which are increasingly important as the world shifts toward renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Geography (China)Primary manufacturing and sales operations.Most of the company's revenue and operations are based in China, making it subject to that region's economic and regulatory environment.

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 -
Forward PE 4.65
Enterprise Value 140.51M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.43
Enterprise Value 140.51M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.43
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.61
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.58
Shares Outstanding 88.65M
Shares Floating 69.35M
Shares Outstanding 88.65M
Shares Floating 69.35M
Percent Insiders 17.4
Percent Institutions 2.02

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)

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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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