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Cheer Holding Inc.(CHR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$1.21
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CHR

11/06/2026: CHR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Cheer Holding Inc. is a China-based digital media and technology firm that has pivoted from traditional media into a developer of AI-integrated digital platforms and mobile apps. Its business currently relies on the Cheers ecosystem, which combines short-form video, live streaming, and e-commerce. While the company is exploring new growth avenues through AI applications like Homeglow AI, it remains a micro-cap entity facing significant challenges, including intense competition from Chinese tech giants and recurring Nasdaq listing compliance issues. The stock is highly volatile and best suited for speculative investors who monitor regulatory updates closely. Success depends heavily on the company's ability to maintain its listing and execute its AI-centered digital strategy.

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 operates in high-growth tech sectors, but its micro-cap status and volatility present significant risks.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock's high volatility and periodic speculative interest can create short-term momentum opportunities.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's valuation metrics and small scale make it difficult to assess using traditional value frameworks.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends and is currently focused on growth and capital preservation.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe extreme price volatility and regulatory risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is prone to sharp price swings driven by speculative trading and low liquidity.
Valuation riskHighThin trading volumes and micro-cap status make traditional valuation metrics less reliable.
Competition risk (Tech/Media Ecosystems)HighThe company competes against much larger, entrenched incumbents in the Chinese market.
Business qualityMediumThe company is transitioning its business model, which creates uncertainty regarding long-term cash flow consistency.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income for investors to rely upon.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on the complex integration of AI and new digital products in a volatile regulatory environment.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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 -58.73%
Avg. Invested days 18
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
CHR has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid cash generation (FCF margin 11.6%) and solid profitability (net margin 17.2%) are partially offset by slightly negative earnings growth (-1.3%), moderate revenue growth (+1.1%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CHR's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 83.3%). Operating efficiency is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CHR's strongest growth driver at +967.1% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+1.1%, moderate) and earnings growth (-1.3%, slightly negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 2.7% and approximately 88.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 11.37% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Citadel Advisors Llc 1.06%
Jane Street Group LLC 0.44%
Acadian Asset Management LLC 0.19%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.02%
Caitong International Asset Management Co., Limited. 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CHR generates approximately $710 of gross profit, $177 of operating income, and $116 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.28%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CHR 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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 2.83M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 144.4K shares
Beta 0.62
52 Weeks Range 1.15 - 9.00
Updated Date 11/06/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.15 - 9.00
Updated Date 11/06/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -78.87

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Cheers APP Internet BusinessAdvertising revenue from short videos, live streaming, and the Cheers E-mall.Revenue is earned from digital ads and e-commerce activity on the company's own apps.
Traditional Media BusinessTV series production, copyright licensing, and content production services.Revenue is earned by selling content and production services to media distributors.
Geographic Exposure (China)Operations are primarily centered in Beijing, serving the Chinese domestic market.The company's performance is highly tied to the economic and regulatory landscape of China.

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value -209.37M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02
Enterprise Value -209.37M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.36
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -4.96
Shares Outstanding 1.85M
Shares Floating 1.64M
Shares Outstanding 1.85M
Shares Floating 1.64M
Percent Insiders 11.37
Percent Institutions 2.74

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)

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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