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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: CYN (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
1 Year Target Price $12
1 Year Target Price $12
1 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
0 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -70.66% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 28.61M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta -0.77 | 52 Weeks Range 3.62 - 1600.50 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.62 - 1600.50 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1796.29 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -11060.05% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -80.83% | Return on Equity (TTM) -205.05% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 12099639 | Price to Sales(TTM) 69.82 |
Enterprise Value 12099639 | Price to Sales(TTM) 69.82 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 29.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.54 | Shares Outstanding 1751910 | Shares Floating 1590555 |
Shares Outstanding 1751910 | Shares Floating 1590555 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.63 | Percent Institutions 15.52 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 12 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Cyngn Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Cyngn Inc., formerly known as Columbia Vehicle Group Inc. and AYRO, Inc., develops autonomous driving solutions for industrial vehicles. The company was founded in 2013 and initially focused on electric vehicle technology. It evolved to specialize in autonomous vehicle software and hardware, particularly for material handling and logistics applications.
Core Business Areas
- Autonomous Vehicle Solutions: Cyngn develops DriveMod, an autonomous driving retrofit kit for industrial vehicles. This includes software, sensors, and hardware integration.
- Electric Vehicle Solutions: The legacy business related to electric vehicles and low speed vehicles.
Leadership and Structure
Cyngn's leadership team includes Lior Tal (Chairman & CEO) and Ben Landen (CFO). The company has a typical corporate structure with departments focusing on engineering, sales, marketing, and operations.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- DriveMod: DriveMod is an autonomous driving system designed to retrofit existing industrial vehicles. While exact market share is difficult to determine due to the nascent nature of the market, competitors include companies like Outrider, Third Wave Automation, and various robotics companies. Revenue data specific to DriveMod is not publicly available. Number of units sold is also not readily available publicly.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industrial autonomous vehicle market is growing, driven by demand for increased efficiency, safety, and labor cost reduction in logistics, manufacturing, and construction. Automation is increasing across different industries.
Positioning
Cyngn is positioning itself as a provider of autonomous driving solutions for existing industrial vehicles, offering a retrofit approach rather than requiring customers to purchase entirely new vehicles. Their competitive advantage lies in their DriveMod platform and its ability to be integrated with various vehicle types.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for industrial autonomous vehicles is estimated to be in the billions of dollars, with projections varying based on market analysis reports. Cyngn is targeting a segment of this market by offering a retrofit solution which is often more accessible compared to full fleet replacements.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Retrofit approach reduces upfront costs for customers
- DriveMod platform offers flexibility and adaptability
- Experienced leadership team
- Focus on a specific niche within the autonomous vehicle market
Weaknesses
- Limited market presence compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on partnerships for vehicle integration
- Relatively small company size limits resources
- History of losses and need for ongoing capital raises
Opportunities
- Growing demand for automation in industrial settings
- Potential partnerships with vehicle manufacturers
- Expansion into new industrial sectors
- Development of new autonomous vehicle applications
Threats
- Competition from larger, better-funded companies
- Technological advancements that could render their solutions obsolete
- Economic downturn affecting capital spending
- Regulatory hurdles and safety concerns related to autonomous vehicles
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- RBR
- SIFT
- OTMO
Competitive Landscape
Cyngn faces competition from established robotics companies and specialized autonomous vehicle developers. Cyngn's retrofit approach offers a cost-effective alternative, but its smaller size and limited resources present challenges.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been focused on developing the DriveMod platform and securing initial customer deployments. Revenue generation has been limited to date.
Future Projections: Future growth depends on the successful commercialization of DriveMod and expansion into new markets. Analyst estimates are unavailable without a specific source.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding partnerships, securing pilot projects with potential customers, and developing new features for the DriveMod platform.
Summary
Cyngn Inc. is an early-stage company in the industrial autonomous vehicle market with a focus on retrofit solutions. While it offers a potentially cost-effective approach, it faces significant competition and financial challenges. Successful commercialization of DriveMod and strategic partnerships are critical for future growth. Cyngn must navigate evolving regulatory hurdles and technological advancements.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
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- SEC Filings
- Market Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
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About Cyngn Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Menlo Park, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-10-20 | CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Lior Tal | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 58 | Website https://www.cyngn.com |
Full time employees 58 | Website https://www.cyngn.com |
Cyngn Inc., an autonomous vehicle (AV) technology company, develops autonomous driving software in the United States. The company develops Enterprise Autonomy Suite, which consists of DriveMod, a modular industrial vehicle autonomous driving software; and Cyngn Insight, a customer-facing tool suite for monitoring and managing AV fleets and generating/aggregating/analyzing data. It also develops Cyngn Evolve, an internal tool suite and infrastructure that facilitates artificial intelligence and machine learning training to continuously enhance algorithms and models, as well as provides a simulation framework to ensure that data collected in the field can be applied to validating new releases. Cyngn Inc. was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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