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Datasea Inc(DTSS)

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$0.64
09/15/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DTSS

09/15/2026: DTSS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Datasea Inc is a China-based technology firm focused on smart city management systems, acoustic intelligence hardware, and enterprise marketing services. Its main strengths lie in its agility to pivot toward specialized technologies, particularly in the health and safety acoustic space. The primary growth opportunity involves scaling its ultrasonic products within China's infrastructure and health-conscious markets. Investors must consider significant risks, including high cash-burn, regulatory headwinds in China, and intense competition from larger technology conglomerates. The stock is best suited for risk-tolerant investors looking for exposure to niche technological advancements in the Chinese market, and performance should be monitored via contract wins and profitability trends.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company represents a speculative growth play in niche hardware, though it lacks the scale of established tech giants.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveSmall-cap volatility may attract momentum traders during periods of positive news or high volume.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently valued based on traditional value metrics due to its growth and R&D-heavy phase.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitThe high volatility and small-cap nature of the stock make it unsuitable for conservative investors.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a micro-cap stock, price swings can be extreme and rapid.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe stock's valuation is highly sensitive to R&D outcomes rather than current earnings.
Competition risk (Technology conglomerates)HighLarger companies can easily outspend or replicate niche technologies.
Business qualityMediumThe business is in a transition phase, making long-term quality difficult to assess.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo income potential exists for investors.
Execution riskHighThe company must successfully commercialize and scale its new acoustic technology.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

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

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 -64%
Avg. Invested days 19
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

DTSS receives a 2-star rating, supported by available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, soft analyst coverage, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

DTSS has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2026 versus FY2025, strong earnings growth (+58.1%) is partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 5.0%), negative revenue growth (-43.2%), soft profitability (net margin -5.2%).

Financial Health Rating

DTSS's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 0.0%). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

Free-cash-flow growth is DTSS's strongest growth driver at +131.5% FY2026 versus FY2025 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+58.1%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-43.2%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 1.1% and approximately 108.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 18.26% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Citadel Advisors Llc 0.52%
SBI Securities Co Ltd 0.00%
Jane Street Group LLC 0.00%
XTX Topco Ltd 0.00%
UBS Group AG 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

DTSS generates approximately $51 of gross profit, $-55 of operating income, and $50 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 0.02%

Quantitative Style Profile

DTSS 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 6.88M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Volume (30-day avg) 312.4K shares
Beta 0.79
52 Weeks Range 0.58 - 2.50
Updated Date 09/15/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.58 - 2.50
Updated Date 09/15/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.22

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Smart City SolutionsHardware and software for schools and campus management.Revenue comes from selling technology systems that improve operational efficiency for institutions.
Acoustic IntelligenceUltrasonic hardware for sterilization and safety.The company sells specialized, non-chemical sanitization hardware.
Marketing ServicesCorporate advertisement distribution.This is a service business that helps clients reach audiences in the Chinese market.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 14.71M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value 14.71M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.23
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.36
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.3
Shares Outstanding 6.45M
Shares Floating 6.96M
Shares Outstanding 6.45M
Shares Floating 6.96M
Percent Insiders 18.26
Percent Institutions 1.14

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Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Datasea Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2016-04-06
Chairman of the Board, CEO & President Ms. Zhixin Liu
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Infrastructure
Full time employees 39
Full time employees 39

Datasea Intelligent Technology Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides advanced acoustic products and solutions to businesses and individual users worldwide. It operates through Acoustic High-Tech and AI Multimodal Digitalization segment. The company offers smart city solutions for residential communities, schools, and commercial enterprises; and 5G messaging services, including 5G SMS, 5G MMCP, and 5G multi-media video messaging. It also provides its smart security solutions primarily to schools, tourist or scenic attractions, and public communities. In addition, the company offers acoustics health products, which include ultrasonic air sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaning devices, non-contact sleep aid devices, and medical beauty devices; ultrasonic disinfectors and purifiers for restrooms, bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens, and pets; and non-contact ultrasonic skin repair devices. Further, it provides digital rural, new media marketing, and AI multimodal services for small and medium enterprises. It sells its products through multi-channels. The company was formerly known as Datasea Inc. and changed its name to Datasea Intelligent Technology Ltd. in April 2026. Datasea Intelligent Technology Ltd. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.