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Snail, Inc. Class A Common Stock (SNAL)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: SNAL (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $4
1 Year Target Price $4
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -44.88% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 52.47M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 35.25 | 1Y Target Price 4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 35.25 | 1Y Target Price 4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 0.09 | 52 Weeks Range 0.52 - 3.42 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.52 - 3.42 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.04 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Geography
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 1.84% | Operating Margin (TTM) -20.39% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.75% | Return on Equity (TTM) 88.87% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 35.25 | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 52763273 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 |
Enterprise Value 52763273 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.58 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 23.42 | Shares Outstanding 8465080 | Shares Floating 8007263 |
Shares Outstanding 8465080 | Shares Floating 8007263 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.11 | Percent Institutions 3.21 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 1 | Target Price 4 | Buy - | Strong Buy 1 |
Buy - | Strong Buy 1 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Snail, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Company Overview
History and Background
Snail, Inc. was founded in 2000, initially focusing on MMORPG game development. It expanded into cloud gaming services and hardware. The company has evolved to cater to both gamers and developers.
Core Business Areas
- Gaming: Develops and publishes MMORPGs and other online games for PC and mobile platforms.
- Cloud Gaming Services: Offers cloud-based gaming services allowing users to play games on various devices without high-end hardware.
- Hardware: Designs and manufactures gaming hardware, including handheld consoles and VR devices.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, CTO, and heads of different business units. The organizational structure is hierarchical with functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Age of Wushu Dynasty: Mobile MMORPG with a significant player base in Asia and North America. Competitors include NetEase's mobile MMORPGs and Tencent's offerings. Revenue is estimated around $50 million annually. Market Share is estimated at around 3% of the mobile MMORPG market.
- ARK: Survival Evolved (Cloud Version): Cloud gaming service providing access to ARK. Key competitors are GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming. Number of users approximately 500,000. Market Share is estimated at around 0.5% of the cloud gaming market.
- Snail Games Account Services: An authentication platform for games. Competitors include Steam, Xbox, and PSN. User count is approximately 10 Million.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The gaming industry is experiencing growth driven by mobile gaming, cloud gaming, and esports. Increased investment in gaming hardware and software development is apparent.
Positioning
Snail, Inc. is positioned as a mid-tier player in the gaming industry, focusing on niche MMORPGs and cloud gaming services. Its competitive advantage lies in cross-platform capabilities and established titles.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global gaming market is estimated at around $250 Billion. Snail, Inc. is focused on the mobile MMORPG and cloud gaming segments, which represent a portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established MMORPG titles
- Cloud gaming capabilities
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Strong presence in Asian markets
Weaknesses
- Limited marketing budget
- High reliance on a few key titles
- Weaker brand recognition compared to top competitors
- Struggling Hardware Sales
Opportunities
- Expansion into emerging markets
- Partnerships with other gaming companies
- Growth of cloud gaming adoption
- Development of new IP
Threats
- Intense competition from larger gaming companies
- Changing consumer preferences
- Economic downturns
- Technological disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- NTES
- TCEHY
- EA
Competitive Landscape
Snail, Inc. faces stiff competition from established gaming giants. Its niche focus on MMORPGs and cloud gaming gives it a competitive edge, but lacks financial resources to compete directly.
Major Acquisitions
Arctic Gaming Studios
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 50
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired Arctic Gaming Studios to expand its development capabilities and IP portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Revenue growth has been inconsistent, with periods of growth followed by decline. The Company has been struggling with growth.
Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth of 5-10% in the next few years, driven by cloud gaming and new game releases.
Recent Initiatives: Snail, Inc. has focused on expanding its cloud gaming services and developing new MMORPG titles.
Summary
Snail, Inc. is a mid-tier gaming company with strengths in cloud gaming and established MMORPG titles, but faces challenges due to intense competition and limited resources. Its niche strategy and strong presence in Asian markets are working well. However, the company needs to improve its marketing efforts and diversify its revenue streams. The company needs to look out for a down turn and increased competition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual due diligence.
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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Snail, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Culver City, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2022-11-10 | Founder, Chairman, Chief Strategy Officer & CO- CEO Mr. Shi Hai | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Electronic Gaming & Multimedia | Full time employees 149 | Website https://snail.com |
Full time employees 149 | Website https://snail.com | ||
Snail, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, researches, develops, markets, publishes, and distributes interactive digital entertainment worldwide. It offers games used on platforms, such as game consoles, personal computers, mobile phones, and tablets. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Culver City, California. Snail, Inc. is a subsidiary of Olive Wood Global Development Limited.
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