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9F Inc (JFU)

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$2.38
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Profit since last BUY43.37%
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Upturn Advisory Summary

08/28/2025: JFU (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

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1 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $9.1

1 Year Target Price $9.1

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9.1 Target price
52w Low $1.01
Current$2.38
52w High $3.6

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -8.28%
Avg. Invested days 30
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 28.02M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 4.03
1Y Target Price 9.1
Price to earnings Ratio 4.03
1Y Target Price 9.1
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 1.09
52 Weeks Range 1.01 - 3.60
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.01 - 3.60
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.59

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-08-08
When -
Estimate -
Actual 3.13

Profitability

Profit Margin 16.13%
Operating Margin (TTM) 14.84%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -0.7%
Return on Equity (TTM) 1.39%

Valuation

Trailing PE 4.03
Forward PE 1.32
Enterprise Value -333234996
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value -333234996
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.1
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 2.83
Shares Outstanding 8715210
Shares Floating 92451275
Shares Outstanding 8715210
Shares Floating 92451275
Percent Insiders 46.96
Percent Institutions 0.35

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9F Inc

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Company Overview

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9F Inc., founded in 2006, initially focused on online and mobile lending services in China. It evolved into a comprehensive fintech platform offering various financial products. However, due to regulatory changes and market conditions, the company has faced significant challenges and restructuring.

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  • Online Lending: Previously a core segment, it involved connecting borrowers with lenders through its online platform. Due to regulatory shifts in China, this segment has been significantly curtailed or discontinued.
  • Wealth Management: Offered wealth management products to its user base, often through partnerships with other financial institutions. Scaled down due to market forces.
  • Other Services: Historically, this included payment processing and credit scoring, though the current status and scale are unclear.

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Information on the current leadership and detailed organizational structure is difficult to obtain due to the company's delisting from Nasdaq and ongoing restructuring. Publicly available information is limited.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Online Lending Platform (Historical): Previously the primary offering, connecting borrowers and lenders. Market share data is no longer relevant due to regulatory changes and the platform's operational status. Competitors included Lufax, WeBank, and Ant Financial.
  • Wealth Management Products (Historical): Offered various investment products to its users. Market share is unavailable. Competitors included Ant Financial, JD Finance, and other online wealth management platforms.

Market Dynamics

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The fintech industry in China has faced increasing regulatory scrutiny in recent years, impacting business models and growth prospects for companies like 9F Inc.

Positioning

Historically, 9F Inc. positioned itself as a fintech platform connecting borrowers and lenders. The position has drastically changed due to regulatory pressure.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The fintech market in China was vast, potentially in the trillions of dollars. However, 9F Inc.'s access and participation in this market have been significantly reduced due to regulatory changes and its current operational status.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Established technology platform (historically)
  • Large user base (historically)

Weaknesses

  • Regulatory challenges
  • Financial instability
  • Limited current operations
  • Delisting from Nasdaq

Opportunities

  • Restructuring and adapting to new regulations
  • Exploring new business models in different markets

Threats

  • Continued regulatory pressure
  • Competition from established players
  • Economic downturn
  • Difficulty regaining investor trust

Competitors and Market Share

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Competitive Landscape

9F Inc. faced intense competition from larger, well-established fintech companies and banks. Due to regulatory pressure, 9F Inc.u2019s competitive advantages have been eroded.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth was driven by the expansion of its online lending platform but was curtailed by regulatory changes.

Future Projections: Future projections are highly uncertain due to the company's current situation.

Recent Initiatives: Information on recent strategic initiatives is limited due to a lack of public disclosure.

Summary

9F Inc. has encountered significant headwinds due to regulatory changes within the Chinese fintech sector, resulting in operational challenges and delisting from Nasdaq. The company's future is highly uncertain, requiring substantial restructuring and adaptation to new market conditions. While historical strengths existed, the current financial instability and regulatory pressures present substantial risks. Investor confidence needs to be rebuilt to move forward.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • SEC Filings (historical)
  • Company Website (historical)
  • Financial News Articles (historical)

Disclaimers:

The information provided is based on publicly available data, which may be outdated or incomplete. The analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. The company's current operational status is uncertain.

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About 9F Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2019-08-15
Co-Founder, President, CEO, Chief Risk Officer & Director Mr. Lei Liu
Sector Technology
Industry Information Technology Services
Full time employees 277
Full time employees 277

9F Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides digital technology services in the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong. It offers technology empowerment services to the banking, automobile, securities investment, and insurance industries; e-commerce business services through third-party e-commerce platforms, which offers various categories of merchandise, including 3C products, beauty and skin care products, food, household appliances, and liquor and beverages; and wealth management and investment advisory services. It also provides internet securities services, such as real time trading information and professional news push notification services; online whole-process account opening services using facial recognition and e-signatures; transfer, FPS, and EDDA deposit and withdrawal services; multi-category trading services; and account design services, as well as fund sales and insurance brokerage services. It serves borrowers, investors, and financial institutions partners. The company was formerly known as JIUFU Financial Technology Service Limited and changed its name to 9F Inc. in June 2014. 9F Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.