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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: KUKE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -5.68% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 83.93M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.06 | 52 Weeks Range 1.45 - 17.50 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.45 - 17.50 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.29 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -94.23% | Operating Margin (TTM) -986.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -13.01% | Return on Equity (TTM) -218.67% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 93410953 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.22 |
Enterprise Value 93410953 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 9.73 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.09 | Shares Outstanding 27526200 | Shares Floating 46440981 |
Shares Outstanding 27526200 | Shares Floating 46440981 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.03 | Percent Institutions 0.21 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Kuke Music Holding Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Kuke Music Holding Ltd. (KUKE) was founded in 2006. It began as a provider of classical music licensing and subscription services in China and has evolved to offer a range of music education services and content.
Core Business Areas
- Classical Music Licensing and Subscription: Licenses classical music content to various platforms and institutions, offering subscription services for online access. Revenue comes from licensing fees and subscriptions.
- Music Education Services: Provides music education solutions, including online courses, educational content, and smart piano products and services.
- Smart Piano and Related Services: Sells smart pianos and offers related services like lessons and support.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Yinan Zhao (Chairman and CEO), and other key executives responsible for different business units. The company is structured into business divisions based on its core offerings.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Classical Music Licensing: Licenses classical music to streaming services, libraries, and educational institutions in China. Competitors include international labels and local Chinese music providers. Market share data for classical music licensing is fragmented and difficult to ascertain precisely, but Kuke is a leading player in China. Revenue is estimated to be a portion of the total revenue.
- Kuke Music Education: Offers online music courses, offline training centers and smart piano education. Competitors include online music education platforms and traditional music schools. Market Share is growing in the Chinese market, but is still considered a relatively new player in the market. This segment contributes significantly to total revenue with an increasing growth margin.
- Smart Piano: Sells smart pianos equipped with interactive learning features. Competitors include manufacturers of traditional pianos and other smart piano brands. Although not a major player in the smart piano industry, it's still an essential piece of Kuke's broader education initiative. Exact market data not publically available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The music industry is rapidly evolving with the rise of digital streaming, online education, and interactive music technology. In China, the market is characterized by a growing demand for both classical music and music education services.
Positioning
Kuke Music Holding Ltd is positioned as a leading provider of classical music content and music education services in China. Its competitive advantage lies in its extensive classical music library and integrated music education platform.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global online music education market is projected to reach $20 billion by 2027. Kuke Music Holding Ltd. is positioned to capture a portion of this market, particularly in the Chinese market through its content and educational platforms.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive classical music library
- Integrated music education platform
- Strong relationships with educational institutions in China
- First-mover advantage in the Chinese classical music market
Weaknesses
- Reliance on the Chinese market
- Limited brand recognition outside of China
- Relatively small size compared to global music giants
- Dependence on licensing agreements for content.
Opportunities
- Expansion into other Asian markets
- Development of new music education products and services
- Partnerships with global music platforms
- Increased demand for online music education in China
Threats
- Intense competition from global music companies
- Changing consumer preferences
- Regulatory risks in China
- Copyright infringement issues
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
Competitive Landscape
Kuke Music Holding Ltd faces competition from global music companies and local Chinese music providers. Its advantages include its strong presence in the Chinese market and its focus on classical music. However, it needs to address its limited brand recognition outside of China and its dependence on licensing agreements.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth can be analyzed from available past annual reports and growth since IPO. Requires specific data.
Future Projections: Future projections are based on analyst estimates compiled from various financial news sources. Requires consulting analysts reports.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives might include new product launches, partnerships, or expansion plans. Consult the company's press releases and investor relations updates for these events.
Summary
Kuke Music Holding Ltd is a leading provider of classical music content and education services in China, benefiting from a large and increasing TAM in China. Its robust market presence is an advantage and the expansion plans are projected to increase earnings. However, the company must address potential issues in expanding outside of China and deal with domestic music providers to remain competitive. While a stable force in the Chinese Market, increased competition, changing consumer preferences and copyright infringement issues are threats.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC)
- Financial news providers
- Analyst reports
- Industry reports
Disclaimers:
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About Kuke Music Holding Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-01-12 | Founder, Chairman of the Board & CEO Mr. He Yu | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Entertainment | Full time employees 59 | Website https://www.kuke.com |
Full time employees 59 | Website https://www.kuke.com |
Kuke Music Holding Limited provides classical music licensing, subscription, and education services in China. It operates through two segments: Subscription, Licensing and Smart Education Business; and Music Events and Performances, and Other Business. The Subscription, Licensing and Smart Education Business segment distributes commercial copyrights and offers music education solutions. The Music Events and Performances, and Other Business segment provides music festival events and music performance, and promotion and publicity and technical service; and sells musical instruments, including conch smart speakers. It licenses its music content to online music entertainment platforms, such as Tencent Music Entertainment Group and NetEase Cloud Music; digital music service providers, and commercial enterprises, as well as film and TV production companies, airlines, and smart hardware companies. The company serves institutional subscribers, including universities, music conservatories, public libraries, autonomous regions, and municipalities. Kuke Music Holding Limited was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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