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Naas Technology Inc ADR(NAAS)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
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$3.05
10/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for NAAS

10/09/2026: NAAS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Naas Technology Inc. is a Chinese digital aggregator of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, operating an asset-light platform that connects drivers to a vast network of charging stations. The company benefits from the rapid growth of the EV market in China, leveraging its software solutions to improve station utilization and user convenience. Its primary investment story hinges on its ability to scale its platform and diversify into energy grid management. However, significant risks include intense competition from state-owned energy giants, regulatory uncertainty, and a lack of sustained profitability. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are looking for exposure to the EV infrastructure sector.

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 investorMixed fitThe company operates in a high-growth sector but carries significant operational and execution risks.
Momentum investorMixed fitThe stock can experience significant momentum, but it requires a positive technical upturn signal.
Value investorWeak fitThe company is not currently valued based on traditional value metrics due to lack of sustained profitability.
Dividend investorWeak fitNo dividend is currently offered or expected.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and sensitivity to regulatory and sector-specific risks make this a poor fit.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is subject to sharp price fluctuations typical of small-cap growth ADRs.
Valuation riskHighValuations are often based on future growth potential rather than current earnings.
Competition risk (Infrastructure providers)HighIntense competition from well-funded state-owned players limits pricing power.
Business qualityMediumThe asset-light model is scalable but vulnerable to platform dependency.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should not expect income from this investment.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the company's ability to maintain a competitive digital edge in a changing market.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -18%
Avg. Invested days 28
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
NAAS receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, soft company fundamentals, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
NAAS has soft overall fundamentals (2 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and soft ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong earnings growth (+51.9%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -25.1%), negative revenue growth (-37.7%), weak profitability (net margin -350.8%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
NAAS's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate efficiency, including operating-expense and cost-of-revenue discipline (opex 238.3% of revenue). Cash strength is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is NAAS's strongest growth driver at +82.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+51.9%, strong) is also strong, while revenue growth (-37.7%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 0.1% (soft) and 16.9% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable (soft). Insider ownership is only 0.45%, which materially reduces the ownership score.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Tower Research Capital LLC 0.00%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
NAAS generates approximately $859 of gross profit, $-1,524 of operating income, and $-251 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 2-star rating, with weak cash conversion and strong capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 4.50%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
NAAS has a Value-Oriented profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while elevated volatility.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap Risk

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 74.58M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 96
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 96
Volume (30-day avg) 16.7K shares
Beta 1.52
52 Weeks Range 1.80 - 4.19
Updated Date 10/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 1.80 - 4.19
Updated Date 10/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -25.52

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Charging Service FeesCommissions and fees from charging transactions.The company gets a small cut every time an EV uses their platform to charge.
SaaS SolutionsSoftware subscription fees from station operators.Revenue from providing the digital tools that run the charging stations.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 132.40M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72
Enterprise Value 132.40M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.72
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.53
Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.4
Shares Outstanding 24.15M
Shares Floating 4.08M
Shares Outstanding 24.15M
Shares Floating 4.08M
Percent Insiders 0.45
Percent Institutions 0.08

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)

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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)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

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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