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ECARX Holdings Inc. Class A Ordinary shares (ECX)

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$1.58
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: ECX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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6 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $3.68

1 Year Target Price $3.68

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$3.68 Target price
52w Low $0.76
Current$1.58
52w High $3.25

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -83.86%
Avg. Invested days 33
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 593.17M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.68
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 3.68
Volume (30-day avg) 6
Beta 0.65
52 Weeks Range 0.76 - 3.25
Updated Date 08/29/2025
52 Weeks Range 0.76 - 3.25
Updated Date 08/29/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.35

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-26
When -
Estimate -0.04
Actual -0.9

Profitability

Profit Margin -15.08%
Operating Margin (TTM) -25.96%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -14.25%
Return on Equity (TTM) -2237.58%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 860353440
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75
Enterprise Value 860353440
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.75
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.87
Shares Outstanding 324768992
Shares Floating 119607130
Shares Outstanding 324768992
Shares Floating 119607130
Percent Insiders 60.05
Percent Institutions 6.17

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ECARX Holdings Inc. Class A Ordinary shares

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

ECARX Holdings Inc. was founded in 2016 by Li Shufu (Eric Li), the chairman of Geely. It focuses on developing automotive technology and software for intelligent vehicles. ECARX went public through a SPAC merger in December 2022.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Smart Car Solutions: Develops and provides hardware and software solutions for intelligent cockpits, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and connected car services.
  • Software Development: Specializes in automotive-grade operating systems, application software, and cloud-based services for vehicle manufacturers.
  • Chip Design: ECARX co-designs chips with other companies, making complex chips for their customer offerings.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Eric Li is the founder and chairman. Ziyu Shen is the CEO. The company operates with a traditional hierarchical structure, segmented by function (engineering, sales, marketing, etc.)

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Smart Cockpit Solutions: Integrated hardware and software platforms for vehicle infotainment, navigation, and driver monitoring. Competitors include Visteon (VC), Aptiv (APTV) and Panasonic Automotive. Market share data specific to just ECARX is difficult to isolate, but the overall market is highly fragmented.
  • Automotive Operating System: Developed their own open-source automotive operating system, which they try to get adopted by OEM customers, competitors include Android Automotive and QNX. Market share data specific to just ECARX is difficult to isolate, but the overall market is highly fragmented.
  • Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS): Software and hardware solutions for features like autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping assist. Competitors include Mobileye (INTC), Qualcomm (QCOM), and NVIDIA (NVDA). Market share data specific to just ECARX is difficult to isolate, but the overall market is highly fragmented.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The automotive technology industry is rapidly evolving, driven by increasing demand for electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and connected car services. Key trends include software-defined vehicles, domain controllers, and the shift to centralized computing architectures.

Positioning

ECARX is positioned as a technology provider for automotive OEMs, focusing on delivering innovative and customizable solutions. It aims to be a key player in the intelligent vehicle ecosystem, leveraging its expertise in software and hardware integration.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global automotive software and electronics market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. ECARX is positioned to capture a significant share by providing integrated solutions for the next-generation vehicle. The total market size is estimated to be in the multiple hundred billions of US dollars. ECARX is positioning themselves to be a leader in the software-defined-vehicle market.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong backing from Geely and Volvo
  • Expertise in software and hardware integration
  • Customizable solutions for automotive OEMs
  • Focus on innovative technologies
  • Strategic partnerships with leading technology providers

Weaknesses

  • Relatively new company with limited track record
  • High dependence on the Chinese market
  • Intense competition in the automotive technology industry
  • Need to expand global presence
  • Financials that may be under pressure due to the high R&D expenses of the business.

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for electric vehicles and autonomous driving
  • Expansion into new markets (e.g., Europe, North America)
  • Development of new products and services
  • Strategic acquisitions of complementary technologies
  • Increasing adoption of software-defined vehicles

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from established players
  • Rapid technological changes
  • Economic slowdown in key markets
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Geopolitical risks

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • VC
  • APTV
  • INTC
  • QCOM
  • NVDA

Competitive Landscape

ECARX faces competition from established automotive technology providers and new entrants. Its competitive advantages include its strong backing from Geely and Volvo, as well as its expertise in software and hardware integration. However, it needs to continue to innovate and expand its global presence to maintain its competitive edge.

Major Acquisitions

None

  • Year: 0
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: None

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: ECARX Holdings Inc. Class A Ordinary shares's historical growth is tied to the expansion of the electric vehicle market and its ability to secure partnerships with automotive OEMs.

Future Projections: Future growth is dependent on its ability to innovate and capture market share in the automotive technology industry. Analyst estimates are available from various financial data providers.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include partnerships with automotive manufacturers and technology companies, as well as investments in research and development.

Summary

ECARX is a relatively new player in the automotive technology industry with strong backing and promising technology. Its focus on software and hardware integration positions it well for future growth. However, it faces intense competition and needs to expand its global presence. Investors should monitor its financial performance and strategic initiatives closely to assess its long-term potential.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • ECARX Holdings Inc. Class A Ordinary shares SEC filings
  • Industry reports
  • Analyst estimates
  • Company website and press releases

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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About ECARX Holdings Inc. Class A Ordinary shares

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2022-12-20
CEO & Chairman Mr. Ziyu Shen
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Auto Parts
Full time employees 1918
Full time employees 1918

ECARX Holdings Inc. develops full-stack automotive computing platform to shape the interaction between people and cars by rapidly advancing the technology of smart mobility in China and internationally. The company offers system on a chip, central computing platforms, operating systems, and software. Its core products include infotainment head units, autonomous driving control units, digital cockpits, vehicle chip-set solutions, core operating system, and integrated software stack. It has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Black Sesame Technologies. ECARX Holdings Inc. was founded in 2017 and is based in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.