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Gulf Resources Inc (GURE)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: GURE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -51.21% | Avg. Invested days 31 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 8.94M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 14.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.23 | 52 Weeks Range 0.50 - 1.65 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.50 - 1.65 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -5.52 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -287.34% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -6.65% | Return on Equity (TTM) -34.69% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 9709359 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 |
Enterprise Value 9709359 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.22 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.22 | Shares Outstanding 13346600 | Shares Floating 10102589 |
Shares Outstanding 13346600 | Shares Floating 10102589 | ||
Percent Insiders 30.92 | Percent Institutions 1.62 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Gulf Resources Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Gulf Resources, Inc. is a China-based company. Founded in 1993, Gulf Resources engages in the manufacturing of chemical products used in oilfield exploration and production, as well as in the manufacturing of bromine and crude salt.
Core Business Areas
- Bromine: The company produces bromine, a chemical used in various applications including flame retardants, water purification, and pharmaceuticals.
- Crude Salt: Gulf Resources manufactures crude salt, which is used in industrial applications and food processing.
- Chemical Products for Oilfield Exploration and Production: Gulf Resources manufactures a variety of specialty chemical products that are used by oilfield service companies during drilling, cementing, and production stages. These products help improve oil and gas recovery and can lower costs in oil and gas development.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership structure is not publicly detailed. Information regarding the organizational structure is difficult to find.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Bromine: Bromine production is a core product. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors include Albemarle Corporation and ICL Group.
- Crude Salt: Crude salt production is another key product. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors include Compass Minerals International and Cargill.
- Chemical Products for Oilfield Exploration and Production: Specialty chemicals used in oilfield applications. Market share data is unavailable. Competitors include Halliburton and Baker Hughes.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The chemical industry is driven by global demand for various applications including manufacturing, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. Oilfield chemical sector is tied to oil and gas prices and drilling activity. Salt is a mature, stable market with consistent demand.
Positioning
Gulf Resources operates in niche chemical markets. Competitive advantages, if any, are likely related to cost efficiencies or proximity to raw materials.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for bromine is several billion dollars. Oilfield chemicals TAM is also substantial, dependent on oil prices. Salt is a mature market of smaller value. Gulf Resources captures a portion of this TAM based on their product outputs.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established presence in China
- Diversified product portfolio
- Access to raw materials
Weaknesses
- Limited geographic diversification
- Lack of publicly available financial data
- Small market capitalization
- Volatility in financial performance
- Opague reporting
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Product innovation
- Increased demand for chemical products in China
- Opportunities in Oil and Gas Production growth.
Threats
- Fluctuations in commodity prices
- Environmental regulations
- Competition from larger chemical companies
- Changes in oil and gas industry conditions.
- Regulatory challenges in China
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- ALB
- ICL
- WLK
Competitive Landscape
Gulf Resources is a small player relative to larger competitors in the bromine, salt, and oilfield chemical markets. Its advantage might lie in cost or local market knowledge.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends require detailed financial data.
Future Projections: Future projections are not available without analyst estimates or company guidance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives are not publicly available without company releases.
Summary
Gulf Resources, Inc. operates in niche markets with some financial opaqueness. They need to expand and show better transparency to attract investors. They face environmental and regulatory threats. It is currently a weak, small company that may face issues due to opaque reporting and small size.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Market share data is based on estimates. Limited detailed data is available. Consider seeking a professional financial advisor before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Gulf Resources Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-11-18 | CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Xiaobin Liu | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Chemicals | Full time employees 367 | Website https://www.gulfresourcesinc.com |
Full time employees 367 | Website https://www.gulfresourcesinc.com | ||
Gulf Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and trades in bromine and crude salt in the People's Republic of China. The company operates through four segments: Bromine, Crude Salt, Chemical Products, and Natural Gas. It provides bromine for the manufacturing of various bromine compounds for applications in industry and agriculture, intermediates in organic synthesis, brominated flame retardants, fumigants, water purification compounds, dyes, medicines, and disinfectants. The company also offers crude salt for applications in alkali and chlorine alkali production, as well as chemical, food and beverage, and other industries. In addition, it manufactures and sells chemical products for use in oil and gas field exploration, oil and gas distribution, oil field drilling, papermaking chemical agents, and inorganic chemicals; and materials that are used for human and animal antibiotics. Gulf Resources, Inc. is headquartered in Shouguang, the People's Republic of China.
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