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Jiayin Group Inc(JFIN)

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$1.46
09/18/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for JFIN

09/18/2026: JFIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Jiayin Group Inc is a China-based fintech company that specializes in loan facilitation by connecting individual borrowers with institutional funding partners. The company has shown resilience by successfully pivoting away from the volatile P2P lending model toward a more stable institutional partnership structure. While its proprietary risk-management technology provides a competitive edge, the firm faces significant regulatory and macroeconomic risks inherent in the Chinese financial sector. It may suit growth-oriented investors looking for exposure to Chinese fintech who can tolerate high volatility and regulatory uncertainty. Key developments to monitor include shifts in Chinese financial regulation, institutional partner retention, and ongoing credit quality 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 offers growth potential within the fintech space but carries significant regulatory risk.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is conditional on positive market sentiment toward Chinese ADRs.
Value investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often trades at low valuation multiples, potentially appealing to value-oriented investors.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not have a consistent track record of cash dividend payments.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh regulatory and geopolitical risk profiles make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant swings based on geopolitical and regulatory updates.
Valuation riskMediumLow multiples may reflect embedded regulatory discounts.
Competition risk (FinTech competition)HighIntense competition for borrowers and funding partners keeps margins compressed.
Business qualityMediumThe business model is highly sensitive to external regulatory frameworks.
Dividend incomeLow / noneCapital return is prioritized via repurchases, not dividends.
Execution riskMediumMaintaining credit quality while scaling remains a perpetual operational challenge.

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 61.04%
Avg. Invested days 53
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

JFIN receives a 3-star rating, supported by strong unit economics. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

JFIN has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with solid financial health, soft growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 71.9%) and strong profitability (net margin 24.7%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-79.8%), negative revenue growth (-85.1%).

Financial Health Rating

JFIN's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 37.0%). Overall financial-health metrics support a 4-star score.

Growth Momentum Score

JFIN's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being free-cash-flow growth at -9.3% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while revenue growth (-85.1%, negative) and earnings growth (-79.8%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

Institutional ownership is 2.5% and approximately 66.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 25.48% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Renaissance Technologies Corp 0.25%
Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. 0.19%
Trexquant Investment LP 0.16%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.09%
Ramsey Quantitative Systems Inc 0.08%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

JFIN generates approximately $779 of gross profit, $289 of operating income, and $719 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

Effective Tax Rate: 18.02%

Quantitative Style Profile

JFIN has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

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

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 77.97M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 2.13
1Y Target Price 11.31
Price to earnings Ratio 2.13
1Y Target Price 11.31
Volume (30-day avg) 57.0K shares
Beta 0.89
52 Weeks Range 1.42 - 11.64
Updated Date 09/17/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.42 - 11.64
Updated Date 09/17/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.7

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Loan FacilitationService fees charged to institutional partners and borrowers for loan origination and risk assessment.The company acts as a middleman, earning fees for connecting borrowers with lenders and assessing risk.
Geography: China100% of operations are focused on the domestic Chinese financial market.Performance is tied directly to the Chinese economy and regulatory environment.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 2.13
Forward PE 1.83
Enterprise Value 97.90M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02
Enterprise Value 97.90M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.02
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.16
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.48
Shares Outstanding 25.33M
Shares Floating 16.78M
Shares Outstanding 25.33M
Shares Floating 16.78M
Percent Insiders 25.48
Percent Institutions 2.5

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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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📈 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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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 Jiayin Group Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters -
IPO Launch date 2019-05-10
Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Dinggui Yan
Sector Financial Services
Industry Credit Services
Full time employees 1155
Full time employees 1155

Jiayin Group Inc. provides online consumer finance services in the People's Republic of China. The company operates a fintech platform that facilitates connections between individual borrowers and financial institutions. It also offers loan products with fixed terms and repayment schedules; guarantee services; referral services for investment products offered by third-party financial service providers; technology development services; and commercial services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. Jiayin Group Inc. operates as a subsidiary of New Dream Capital Holdings Limited.