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Recon Technology Ltd (RCON)

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$2.15
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Upturn Advisory Summary

09/15/2025: RCON (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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1 Analysts rated it

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

1 Year Target Price $2.01

1 Year Target Price $2.01

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$2.01 Target price
52w Low $1.4
Current$2.15
52w High $4.5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -3.14%
Avg. Invested days 28
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 67.69M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.01
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 2.01
Volume (30-day avg) 1
Beta 1.83
52 Weeks Range 1.40 - 4.50
Updated Date 09/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 1.40 - 4.50
Updated Date 09/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -1.34

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -72.95%
Operating Margin (TTM) -63.94%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -9.24%
Return on Equity (TTM) -11%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE -
Enterprise Value 52654742
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.03
Enterprise Value 52654742
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.03
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.71
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.28
Shares Outstanding 10627400
Shares Floating 7258117
Shares Outstanding 10627400
Shares Floating 7258117
Percent Insiders 24.44
Percent Institutions 0.01

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Recon Technology Ltd

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Company Overview

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Recon Technology Ltd. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Beijing, China. It initially focused on providing hardware and software solutions to the oil and gas industry in China. Over time, it has diversified its offerings, including fintech solutions.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Oilfield Services: Provides specialized hardware, software, and services to oilfield operators for enhanced oil recovery and reservoir management.
  • Fintech Solutions: Offers loan facilitation services and payment processing solutions to individuals and small businesses in China.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The company is led by its CEO, Shenping Yin. The organizational structure includes departments for technology development, sales and marketing, finance, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • E&P Data Acquisition Systems: Provides data acquisition systems used in oil and gas exploration and production. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include Schlumberger and Halliburton.
  • Loan Facilitation Services: Offers loan facilitation services to connect borrowers and lenders. Revenue from this service is not publicly detailed. Competitors include PPDai and Lufax.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The oil and gas services industry is influenced by global oil prices and demand. The fintech sector in China is rapidly growing but faces regulatory scrutiny.

Positioning

Recon Technology holds a niche position in the oilfield services sector in China. Its fintech business aims to capitalize on the growing demand for online lending and payment solutions.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

TAM for China's Fintech is estimated at $400B. The oil and gas services sector is reliant on global oil prices. It's position relative to TAM is unclear as there is no market share information.

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Strengths

  • Specialized expertise in oilfield services
  • Established relationships with oil and gas companies in China
  • Growing presence in the fintech sector

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on the oil and gas industry's cyclical nature
  • Relatively small scale compared to industry giants
  • Limited geographic diversification
  • Regulatory risk in fintech

Opportunities

  • Expanding fintech services to new markets
  • Developing new technologies for enhanced oil recovery
  • Partnerships with larger companies

Threats

  • Decline in oil prices
  • Increased competition in the fintech sector
  • Changes in government regulations
  • Economic slowdown in China

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • SLB
  • HAL
  • LU
  • QIWI

Competitive Landscape

Recon Technology faces stiff competition from larger, more established companies. Its competitive advantage lies in its specialized expertise and relationships in the Chinese market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent due to the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry.

Future Projections: Future growth depends on its ability to expand in fintech and innovate in oilfield services. Analyst data is not publicly available.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its fintech platform and investing in new technologies for oilfield services.

Summary

Recon Technology Ltd. operates in both the oil and gas and fintech sectors, facing cyclical challenges in the former and regulatory scrutiny in the latter. While its specialized expertise and Chinese market presence are strengths, it is a smaller player compared to industry giants. Its inconsistent financials and lack of dividend payouts raise concerns, while its fintech growth and innovation remain promising. The company needs to navigate regulatory risks and economic uncertainties.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Industry Reports
  • Third Party Financial Data

Disclaimers:

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About Recon Technology Ltd

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2009-07-30
Founder, CEO & Director Mr. Shenping Yin
Sector Energy
Industry Oil & Gas Equipment & Services
Full time employees 184
Full time employees 184

Recon Technology, Ltd. provides hardware, software, and on-site services to companies in the petroleum mining and extraction industry in the People's Republic of China. The company offers equipment, tools, and other components and parts related to oilfield production and other energy industries; and develops and sells industrial automation control and information solutions. It is also involved in designing, testing, and implementing solutions for sewage, oily sludge treatment; and produces and sells integrated equipment and project services. In addition, the company develops, upgrades, and maintains online operation platform of gas stations, marketing, and promotion related services, as well as engages in production and efficiency of exploited oil wells business and plastic chemical cycle activities. Further, it provides equipment for oil and gas production and transportation, including heating furnaces, burner, waste water and oil treatment products and services, chemical recycling plan, automation system and service; and operates platform services comprising of intelligent marketing system and digitalization solution for gas stations. Additionally, the company offers equipment and accessories. Recon Technology, Ltd. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.