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CN Energy Group Inc(CNEY)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CNEY
09/28/2026: CNEY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
CN Energy Group Inc is a small-cap company operating in the niche wood-based activated carbon and biomass heating sectors in China. The company's strengths lie in its vertically integrated model, which combines waste recycling with energy production. Its primary growth story revolves around capturing demand for clean energy and environmental purification within Chinese industrial parks. However, the company faces significant risks, including high price volatility, intense competition from much larger chemical producers, and regulatory sensitivity. This stock is best suited for speculative investors comfortable with high risk; market participants should monitor the successful operational deployment of new biomass capacity and any shifts in Chinese energy policy.
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 | Weak fit | The company's limited scale and inconsistent growth history make it a speculative play rather than a clear growth investment. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | Low liquidity and historical price volatility generally do not meet the criteria for disciplined momentum strategies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While valuation may appear low, the business quality and financial consistency risks are significant. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay regular dividends, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High price volatility and small-cap risk profiles are inappropriate for conservative or low-risk investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock has exhibited significant price swings, increasing the potential for capital loss. |
| Valuation risk | Medium / high | Difficulty in valuing niche assets contributes to potential mispricing risk. |
| Competition risk (Commodity chemicals) | High | Competitors with greater scale and R&D budgets exert constant pressure on margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business operates in cyclical, low-margin sectors, limiting long-term compounding potential. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors cannot rely on CNEY for any form of recurring income. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | The company relies on successful execution of capital-intensive projects in a complex regulatory environment. |
Price Behavior
Downtrend
The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -65.9% | Avg. Invested days 11 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.15M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 66.0K shares | Beta 1.75 | 52 Weeks Range 0.31 - 2.62 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.31 - 2.62 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -37.57 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Activated Carbon | Sales of wood-based carbon products for industrial and environmental usage. | Revenue comes from selling commodity carbon products, subject to industrial demand. |
| Biomass Heating | Providing heat energy to industrial zones using renewable waste. | Income is generated from long-term heating supply contracts, providing steady but regulated cash flows. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 11.13M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 |
Enterprise Value 11.13M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.3 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.12 | Shares Outstanding 4.99M | Shares Floating 11.62M |
Shares Outstanding 4.99M | Shares Floating 11.62M | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 0.6 |
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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.
About CN Energy Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-02-05 | Interim CEO & Director Mr. Wenhua Liu | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 25 | Website https://cneny.com |
Full time employees 25 | Website https://cneny.com | ||
CN Energy Group. Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and supplies wood-based activated carbon in China and the United States. The company's activated carbon is used in pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturing, water purification, environmental protection, and food and beverage production. It also engages in the generation and supply of biomass electricity; sale of minerals, stone, metal and construction materials, wood, chemical materials and products, and rubber and paper products; management and conversion of forest and natural ecosystem; and provision of robotics products, automation tools, and related software solutions to small and medium-sized industrial, logistics, and service businesses. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Lishui, China.
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