ECARX Holdings Inc. Class A Ordinary shares(ECX)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$0.8
11/05/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ECX

11/05/2026: ECX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

ECARX Holdings is an automotive technology firm specializing in intelligent cockpit solutions and vehicle computing platforms for the modern electric vehicle market. Its primary strength lies in its ability to rapidly develop integrated hardware-software architectures, largely supported by strong early ties to the Geely ecosystem. The company's growth story centers on capturing demand for software-defined vehicle architectures, though it faces significant competition from global semiconductor and Tier-1 automotive suppliers. Key risks include customer concentration, persistent operating losses, and aggressive competition from well-capitalized tech giants. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility while monitoring the company's progress in securing international, non-affiliated automotive clients.

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 investorStrong fitThe company provides pure-play exposure to the software-defined vehicle trend.
Momentum investorMixed fitRequires positive technical signals and consistent news flow to support growth premiums.
Value investorWeak fitCurrent negative earnings and growth-oriented valuation make it a poor fit for traditional value strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company prioritizes reinvestment over returning capital to shareholders.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh market volatility and operational risks make it unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a growth-stage tech company, the stock is subject to significant fluctuations based on market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highThe stock price is highly sensitive to growth assumptions and future revenue delivery.
Competition risk (Automotive Semiconductor)HighDirect competition from major players like Qualcomm and Nvidia threatens market share potential.
Business qualityMediumWhile the technology is advanced, the reliance on automotive cyclicality and high customer concentration is a factor.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide income through dividends.
Execution riskHighSuccess depends on long-term design wins and successful integration with OEM production cycles.

Price Behavior

Steep Decline
PRICE PATH

Steep Decline

The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.

Highly Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Highly Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent, large price swings that make its near-term movement less predictable.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -81.65%
Avg. Invested days 21
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
ECX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
ECX has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and moderate ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+93.0%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -12.6%), negative revenue growth (-84.9%), weak profitability (net margin -7.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
ECX's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 24.9% of revenue). Profitability is weak (1 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Earnings growth is ECX's strongest growth driver at +93.0% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, free-cash-flow growth (+80.4%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-84.9%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 5.1% (soft) and 37.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (moderate). Insider ownership of 62.92% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Susquehanna International Group, LLP 1.29%
Legal & General Group PLC 0.59%
Tudor Investment Corp Et AL 0.56%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.54%
Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co.,Ltd 0.36%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
ECX generates approximately $190 of gross profit, $-59 of operating income, and $-126 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 2.44%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
ECX has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 314.27M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.05
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.05
Volume (30-day avg) 1.0M shares
Beta 1.08
52 Weeks Range 0.67 - 2.64
Updated Date 11/05/2026
52 Weeks Range 0.67 - 2.64
Updated Date 11/05/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.22

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Intelligent Cockpit & ComputingDesign, development, and sale of hardware, software, and integration services for vehicle cockpits and compute platforms.Revenue is earned by selling tech components and software services directly to car manufacturers.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 870.66M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35
Enterprise Value 870.66M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.35
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.99
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 69.95
Shares Outstanding 347.03M
Shares Floating 129.64M
Shares Outstanding 347.03M
Shares Floating 129.64M
Percent Insiders 62.92
Percent Institutions 5.09

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)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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