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9F Inc(JFU)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$2.72
10/14/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for JFU

10/14/2026: JFU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

9F Inc is a Chinese fintech company that provides integrated credit, wealth management, and payment services. While it historically benefited from rapid growth in the peer-to-peer lending sector, the company is currently in a difficult transition phase following major regulatory changes in China. Its main strength lies in its established technology platform and brand, but it now faces intense competition from large ecosystem players and significant regulatory hurdles. The primary investment story rests on whether 9F can successfully pivot its model to institutional collaborations. Investors should monitor ongoing regulatory compliance, business model execution, and financial stability, as the stock remains a speculative play in a challenging environment.

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 historical growth phase has ended, and it currently lacks a clear, high-growth trajectory.
Momentum investorWeak fitThe stock lacks the positive price momentum and high trading volume typically required for this strategy.
Value investorMixed fitWhile the market cap is low, the business model is still evolving, making valuation difficult to assess.
Dividend investorWeak fit9F Inc does not pay dividends and is not structured for income-focused investors.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh regulatory uncertainty and price volatility make this unsuitable for low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is susceptible to significant price swings due to low float and regulatory sensitivity.
Valuation riskHighTraditional valuation metrics are difficult to apply to a company in the midst of a business model transformation.
Competition risk (Fintech ecosystem competition)HighThe company faces immense pressure from larger platforms with deeper financial resources.
Business qualityMediumThe business quality is currently under assessment as the company attempts to rebuild its core revenue streams.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThe company does not provide income through dividends.
Execution riskHighSuccessfully pivoting to a compliant business model while maintaining user trust remains a significant challenge.

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 63.36%
Avg. Invested days 27
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
JFU receives a 4-star rating, supported by strong unit economics, and solid company fundamentals. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
JFU has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with strong financial health, strong growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+227.3%) supports the fundamentals score.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
JFU's financial health is supported by strong profitability, including gross margin of 72.4% and operating margin of 118.6%. Cash strength is solid (4 stars), which helps explain the 5-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is JFU's strongest growth driver at +326.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+48.3%, strong) and earnings growth (+227.3%, strong) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 0.2% and approximately 53.0% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 46.96% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Cetera Investment Advisers 0.09%
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts 0.01%
BNP Paribas Arbitrage, SA 0.01%
Rhumbline Advisers 0.00%
UBS Group AG 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
JFU generates approximately $724 of gross profit, $1,186 of operating income, and $421 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains moderate.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.18%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
JFU 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 31.91M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 1.38
1Y Target Price 9.1
Price to earnings Ratio 1.38
1Y Target Price 9.1
Volume (30-day avg) 4.0K shares
Beta 1.15
52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 9.48
Updated Date 10/14/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.98 - 9.48
Updated Date 10/14/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.97

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Credit FacilitationFees earned for connecting individual borrowers with institutional funding partners.Revenue depends on volume and credit quality of borrowers matched.
Wealth ManagementCommissions and fees from selling investment products on the platform.Revenue fluctuates with market sentiment and user investment activity.
Geography: ChinaSubstantially all of the company's revenue and operations.The company is highly sensitive to Chinese economic and regulatory conditions.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE 1.38
Forward PE 1.26
Enterprise Value -454.39M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11
Enterprise Value -454.39M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.11
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.83
Shares Outstanding 8.72M
Shares Floating 4.62M
Shares Outstanding 8.72M
Shares Floating 4.62M
Percent Insiders 46.96
Percent Institutions 0.18

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)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 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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