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Cheetah Mobile Inc(CMCM)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CMCM
11/09/2026: CMCM (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Cheetah Mobile is an internet software company transitioning from a legacy mobile utility business to a focus on AI-driven service robotics. While the company faces pressure from declining legacy revenues and intense competition, its OrionStar robotics platform represents a high-growth opportunity in the service automation market. The stock is suited for risk-tolerant investors looking for exposure to the commercial robotics sector, though it carries significant execution and competitive risks. Investors should monitor the adoption rates of the company's robotics hardware and its ability to achieve sustainable profitability as it pivots away from its original mobile advertising foundation.
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 style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company is in a transformational growth phase, but success is highly contingent on the adoption of its robotics solutions. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock lacks consistent upward price momentum and is driven by long-term business model viability. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | Valuation may appear low due to the decline of legacy assets, but it is difficult to assess the intrinsic value of the developing robotics segment. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not provide dividends and is focused on capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The stock exhibits high volatility and significant operational risk during its business transition. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock experiences significant price swings due to its turnaround status and sector sensitivity. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Difficulty in accurately forecasting future cash flows from the robotics segment creates valuation uncertainty. |
| Competition risk (Robotics & AI) | High | Competition from deep-pocketed tech giants and specialized robot firms threatens market share. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company is transitioning from a legacy model with high decline risk to a new, unproven growth engine. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect income, as capital is prioritized for R&D. |
| Execution risk | High | Successfully scaling the production and adoption of service robots is complex and capital-intensive. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -1.6% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/09/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 71.70M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.39 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.39 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 14.1K shares | Beta 1.88 | 52 Weeks Range 2.05 - 9.00 | Updated Date 11/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 2.05 - 9.00 | Updated Date 11/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.51 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| AI and Robotics | Sale and leasing of service robots and AI software solutions. | This is the primary growth engine; watch for sales volume growth in commercial robots. |
| Internet Services | Legacy mobile utility apps and gaming revenue. | This provides residual income but is expected to continue shrinking over time. |
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 12 | Enterprise Value -117.94M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 |
Enterprise Value -117.94M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.02 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.82 | Shares Outstanding 10.22M | Shares Floating 8.70M |
Shares Outstanding 10.22M | Shares Floating 8.70M | ||
Percent Insiders 11.54 | Percent Institutions 1.57 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
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)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
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)
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)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
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)
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)
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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