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Origin Agritech Ltd (SEED)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/12/2025: SEED (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 62.67% | Avg. Invested days 51 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/12/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.47M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.8 | 52 Weeks Range 0.98 - 4.99 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.98 - 4.99 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.08 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -6.65% | Operating Margin (TTM) -34.1% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -26.13% | Return on Equity (TTM) -371.99% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 10163863 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.08 |
Enterprise Value 10163863 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 1.6 | Shares Outstanding 7179480 | Shares Floating 5926749 |
Shares Outstanding 7179480 | Shares Floating 5926749 | ||
Percent Insiders 17.67 | Percent Institutions 2.54 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Origin Agritech Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Origin Agritech Ltd., founded in 1997, is an agricultural technology company focusing on hybrid seed development and production. It has strived to improve crop yields and address food security through advanced breeding technologies.
Core Business Areas
- Seed Development and Production: Development, production, and distribution of genetically modified and hybrid seeds, primarily corn seeds.
- Research and Development: Focus on developing new and improved seed varieties through biotechnology and advanced breeding techniques.
Leadership and Structure
The company has a board of directors and an executive management team responsible for strategic direction and operational oversight.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Hybrid Corn Seeds: Origin Agritech's primary product is hybrid corn seeds. Limited public data exists on specific market share but the company competes in the Chinese corn seed market. Competitors include local Chinese seed companies and multinational giants like Bayer (BAYRY) and Syngenta (owned by ChemChina). Revenue generation is difficult to find publicly.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The agricultural seed industry is characterized by intense competition, technological innovation, and evolving regulatory environments, particularly regarding genetically modified crops.
Positioning
Origin Agritech aims to differentiate itself through its research and development efforts, particularly in genetic modification. However, its competitive advantage is constrained by regulatory hurdles and competition from larger, more established players.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The Chinese corn seed market is a large and growing market. While specifics for Origin Agritech's TAM is limited, the overall market is in the billions of USD. Origin Agritech's positioning within this TAM is limited by market share.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- R&D capabilities in seed technology
- Focus on hybrid corn seeds
- Established presence in the Chinese market
Weaknesses
- Limited market share compared to larger competitors
- Dependence on regulatory approvals for genetically modified crops
- Financial performance concerns
- Information availability limited as reporting requirements decreased.
Opportunities
- Growing demand for high-yield seeds in China
- Potential for strategic partnerships
- Expanding into new geographical markets
Threats
- Intense competition from established players
- Changing regulatory landscape for GMOs
- Economic fluctuations impacting agricultural demand
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- BAYRY
- Private Chinese Seed Companies (no US stock symbol)
- Syngenta (owned by ChemChina)
Competitive Landscape
Origin Agritech faces strong competition from larger multinational corporations and established Chinese seed companies. Its advantages rely on technological innovation, but regulatory approvals remain a key challenge. The lack of current data is also a disadvantage.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends are difficult to assess without recent financial data.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are uncertain given the company's current financial state and limited public information.
Recent Initiatives: Information on recent strategic initiatives is not widely available.
Summary
Origin Agritech's financials are difficult to interpret, and they lack the available information to provide a strong case that it is growing. They would need to overcome several challenges in the market from large companies. The company is very hard to assess with public data, making it a risky venture. Further, it is very small, limiting its potential upside, if it continues to exist.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings (limited recent data)
- Industry reports
- Yahoo Finance
Disclaimers:
The information provided is based on limited publicly available data and should not be considered financial advice. The analysis is subject to uncertainties and assumptions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Origin Agritech Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2004-05-05 | CEO & Director Mr. Weibin Yan | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Agricultural Inputs | Full time employees 68 | Website https://originagritech.com |
Full time employees 68 | Website https://originagritech.com | ||
Origin Agritech Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an agricultural biotechnology in the People's Republic of China. The company engages in the development, production, and distribution of hybrid crop seeds, as well as the development of hybrid seed technology. Further, it engages in crop seed breeding and genetic improvement, and related technical services. Its products include corn, canola, soybean, and rice seeds. In addition, it operates an e-commerce platform. The company has a collaboration agreement with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the National Maize Improvement Center, Henan Agriculture University, China Agricultural University, and Zhejiang University for seed genetic modifications and biotechnologies. Origin Agritech Limited was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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