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CLPS Inc(CLPS)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$0.94
10/23/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CLPS

10/23/2026: CLPS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

CLPS Inc is a global IT services and consulting firm specializing in digital transformation for the financial services industry. The company is known for its domain expertise in banking and its ability to provide cost-effective development talent. Its primary growth opportunity lies in transitioning from a service-fee model toward high-margin, proprietary fintech software solutions. However, investors must weigh this against significant risks, including client concentration, intense competition from global IT giants, and geographic exposure. The stock may suit growth-oriented investors interested in the fintech space, though it lacks dividend income and remains subject to high volatility and execution challenges.

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 is in an expansion phase, but growth consistency and scale are yet to be fully established.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum is typically low without a strong, sustained positive upturn signal or major breakout event.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear low, but this reflects the competitive risks and execution challenges in the IT services sector.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not provide a regular dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and sensitivity to client concentration make this a higher-risk profile.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant price swings due to its market cap and sensitivity to news.
Valuation riskMediumWhile the shares may seem inexpensive, valuation is contingent on future growth delivery.
Competition risk (IT Services)HighCompetition from global giants like Accenture and Infosys creates significant pressure on pricing and margins.
Business qualityMediumThe business relies on project-based work, which requires constant sales effort and high client satisfaction.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect any income stream from holding this stock.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the ability to scale international operations and integrate acquisitions effectively.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

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

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -52.82%
Avg. Invested days 27
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
CLPS 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

★★★★★
CLPS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, growth and ownership metrics are mixed: negative earnings growth (-87.0%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -0.6%), moderate revenue growth (+4.7%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
CLPS's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 22.8% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is CLPS's strongest growth driver at +74.2% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, while revenue growth (+4.7%, moderate) and earnings growth (-87.0%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 0.5% (soft) and 37.1% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership of 56.23% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Citadel Advisors Llc 0.16%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.13%
Virtu Financial LLC 0.07%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.04%
Susquehanna International Group, LLP 0.03%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
CLPS generates approximately $165 of gross profit, $-62 of operating income, and $-6 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.71% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
CLPS has a relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Low VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 27.96M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price -
Volume (30-day avg) 7.6K shares
Beta 0.68
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 1.24
Updated Date 10/25/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.80 - 1.24
Updated Date 10/25/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.43

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
IT Consulting ServicesSoftware development and testing fees billed based on project scope or time and materials.The company makes money by selling technical labor and expertise to banks and financial firms.
Geography (Global)Operations spanning China, Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.Revenue is subject to international economic conditions and regional regulatory environments.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 30.10M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.16
Enterprise Value 30.10M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.16
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.18
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 202.5
Shares Outstanding 29.84M
Shares Floating 11.06M
Shares Outstanding 29.84M
Shares Floating 11.06M
Percent Insiders 56.23
Percent Institutions 0.49

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)

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)

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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)

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⚙️ 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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