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Datasea Inc(DTSS)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$0.52
11/13/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for DTSS

11/13/2026: DTSS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Datasea Inc is a micro-cap technology company that develops smart hardware and acoustic intelligence solutions, primarily for the Chinese market. The company's strengths lie in its agility and R&D-focused approach, with its primary growth opportunity tied to 5G-enabled hardware and digital transformation in sectors like education. However, the investment story is clouded by high competition from major tech giants, historical revenue volatility, and a lack of sustained profitability. The stock is best suited for speculative investors who can tolerate extreme price volatility and significant operational risk. Investors should closely monitor the company's ability to secure large-scale contracts and achieve consistent, positive cash flow.

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 investorWeak fitThe company's inconsistent growth profile makes it a challenging candidate for traditional growth-focused portfolios.
Momentum investorMixed fitThis style is conditional on a positive Upturn signal, given the stock's historical volatility.
Value investorWeak fitValuation metrics are difficult to justify based on traditional earnings-based measures.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends, making it unsuitable for income-oriented investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational risks make this stock inappropriate for low-risk strategies.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant price swings due to its small market capitalization.
Valuation riskHighLimited earnings visibility makes accurate valuation difficult for investors.
Competition risk (Tech market)HighThe company competes against much larger and more established technology providers.
Business qualityMediumThe company is still proving the sustainability and profitability of its business model.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide a source of regular income to shareholders.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully scaling niche hardware products in a competitive market requires significant execution capability.

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 8.70M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 1.5
Volume (30-day avg) 156.8K shares
Beta 0.84
52 Weeks Range 0.52 - 1.59
Updated Date 11/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.52 - 1.59
Updated Date 11/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.23

Sector & Industry Intelligence

Sector

Technology

Caution
Sentiment
Near Bearish
Momentum
Rapid Breadth Deterioration
BUY participation
30.1%
Active BUY / eligible
37 / 123
30-Day BUY Count Change
-42
Market state
Weak Bullish / Near Bearish

BUY participation is falling rapidly, suggesting elevated market vulnerability.

Industry

Software - Infrastructure

BUY participation
50.0%
Active BUY / eligible
14 / 28
30-Day BUY Count Change
-8

Sector signal summarizes BUY breadth conditions for the sector. It does not override this stock’s BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

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
Upturn Advisory Rating upturn star rating icon
Upturn Advisory Performance Upturn Advisory Performance icon 1.0
Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
DTSS 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

★★★★★
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%), weak profitability (net margin -5.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
DTSS's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (5.0% of revenue). 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 1.4% and approximately 68.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 25.07% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Citadel Advisors Llc 0.58%
HRT FINANCIAL LLC 0.28%
UBS Group AG 0.09%
SBI Securities Co Ltd 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
DTSS generates approximately $102 of gross profit, $-55 of operating income, and $50 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2026 results. Operating losses explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
DTSS has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Smart HardwareAcoustic intelligence devices and ultrasonic equipment sales.Revenue is earned by selling specialized hardware to schools and businesses.
5G ServicesTechnical solutions and integration services for 5G connectivity.The company earns fees for implementing modern communication technology.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 13.53M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21
Enterprise Value 13.53M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.21
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.33
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.3
Shares Outstanding 12.74M
Shares Floating 8.69M
Shares Outstanding 12.74M
Shares Floating 8.69M
Percent Insiders 25.07
Percent Institutions 1.42

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)

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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)

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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