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Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd (KC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: KC (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Above Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $17.88
1 Year Target Price $17.88
| 5 | Strong Buy |
| 3 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 103.17% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 3.67B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.88 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 17.88 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 2.14 | 52 Weeks Range 2.57 - 22.26 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.57 - 22.26 | Updated Date 10/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.14 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -24.01% | Operating Margin (TTM) -13.92% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.51% | Return on Equity (TTM) -29.57% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 4704462170 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.43 |
Enterprise Value 4704462170 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.43 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.22 | Shares Outstanding 295818557 | Shares Floating 2266992154 |
Shares Outstanding 295818557 | Shares Floating 2266992154 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions 8.32 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited was founded in 2012 as a subsidiary of Kingsoft Corporation. It focuses on providing cloud computing services, initially catering to Kingsoft's gaming and office software needs before expanding to serve various industries.
Core Business Areas
- Enterprise Cloud Services: Provides cloud-based solutions for enterprises, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS).
- Industry Cloud Services: Offers specialized cloud solutions tailored to specific industries like gaming, video, AI, and healthcare.
- Public Cloud: Traditional public cloud offerings, including storage, compute, and networking.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of senior executives with experience in cloud computing and technology. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with teams dedicated to specific business functions and industry verticals.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Compute Services: Provides virtual machines and other compute resources. Competitors include Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and AWS. Market share for compute service is difficult to determine specifically, but Kingsoft Cloud is a smaller player compared to larger rivals.
- Storage Services: Offers cloud storage solutions for various data types. Competitors: Alibaba Cloud OSS, Tencent Cloud COS, AWS S3. Market share is estimated in low single digits in China's public cloud market.
- Content Delivery Network (CDN): Delivers content quickly and reliably. Competitors: Akamai, CDNetworks, Alibaba Cloud CDN. Content Delivery market is led by other companies in China.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The cloud computing industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for digital transformation and data storage. The Chinese market is highly competitive.
Positioning
Kingsoft Cloud focuses on specific industry verticals like gaming and video, differentiating itself from larger, more general-purpose cloud providers. Key competitive advantages: Strong ties to Kingsoft and focus on specific industries.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global cloud computing market is projected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Kingsoft Cloud is positioned to capture a share of the Chinese market, which is also substantial.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong expertise in gaming and video industries
- Established brand recognition within China
- Partnerships with Kingsoft subsidiaries
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to leading cloud providers
- Limited global presence
- Dependence on the Chinese market
Opportunities
- Expanding into new industry verticals
- Leveraging AI and other emerging technologies
- Growing demand for cloud services in China
Threats
- Intense competition from larger players
- Regulatory risks in China
- Economic slowdown in China
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BABA
- TCEHY
- AMZN
Competitive Landscape
Kingsoft Cloud competes with larger, more established cloud providers. It differentiates itself by focusing on specific industry verticals and leveraging its ties to Kingsoft.
Major Acquisitions
N/A
- Year: 0
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
- Strategic Rationale: N/A
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Kingsoft Cloud has experienced rapid revenue growth in recent years, driven by increasing demand for its cloud services.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth for Kingsoft Cloud, but at a potentially slower pace due to increased competition.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its industry-specific cloud solutions and investing in AI and other technologies.
Summary
Kingsoft Cloud is a smaller player in the competitive cloud computing market, with strengths in specific industry verticals and ties to Kingsoft. Its rapid growth potential is tempered by intense competition and regulatory risks in China. They are doing well with existing infrastructure and need to look out for market saturation from other players.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
- Various Online Business News Website
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Market data is approximate and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-05-08 | Vice Chairman of the Board & Acting CEO Mr. Tao Zou | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 13868 | Website https://www.ksyun.com |
Full time employees 13868 | Website https://www.ksyun.com | ||
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited provides cloud services to businesses and organizations primarily in China. The company's product portfolio includes cloud products, such as infrastructure as a service (IaaS) infrastructure, platform as a service (PaaS) middleware, and software as a service (SaaS) applications that primarily consist of cloud computing, network, containers, database, big data, security, storage, and delivery solutions. It offers research and development services, as well as enterprise digital solutions and related services. The company also provides public cloud services to customers in various verticals, including video, e-commerce, intelligent mobility, artificial intelligence, and mobile internet; and enterprise cloud services to customers in financial services, public service, and healthcare businesses. Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
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