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Tantech Holdings Ltd (TANH)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TANH (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 -67.02% | Avg. Invested days 24 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.72M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.51 | 52 Weeks Range 1.45 - 34.80 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.45 - 34.80 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -204.48 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.55% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 1.75% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.98% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -27966248 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 |
Enterprise Value -27966248 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.06 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.02 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 0.52 | Shares Outstanding 1358340 | Shares Floating 1277518 |
Shares Outstanding 1358340 | Shares Floating 1277518 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.34 | Percent Institutions 0.98 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Tantech Holdings Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Tantech Holdings Ltd was founded in 2001 and is based in Lishui, China. The company produces bamboo-based charcoal products for heating, cooking, and other industrial uses. Over time, it expanded its product offerings and market reach.
Core Business Areas
- Bamboo-Based Charcoal Products: This segment involves manufacturing and selling bamboo-based charcoal products, including charcoal briquettes, charcoal powder, and activated carbon for various applications.
- Trading: This segment involves sourcing and selling of bamboo poles, and related products.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes Wangfei Yu, CEO, and the organizational structure follows a typical corporate hierarchy with departments for production, sales, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Charcoal Briquettes: Charcoal briquettes are used for heating and cooking. Tantech faces competition from wood-based charcoal producers and alternative heating solutions. Market share data is not readily available.
- Activated Carbon: Activated carbon is used in industrial applications. Competitors include large chemical companies. Market share data is not readily available.
- Bamboo Poles: Bamboo poles are used in scaffolding and construction. Local chinese producers are competitors. Market share data is not readily available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The bamboo charcoal industry is driven by demand for heating, cooking, and industrial applications. The industry faces competition from alternative energy sources and regulatory pressures related to environmental concerns.
Positioning
Tantech is positioned as a producer of bamboo-based charcoal products. Competitive advantages could include access to bamboo resources and production efficiency.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global charcoal market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Tantech's TAM is within the bamboo charcoal segment, and they are positioned to capitalize on that segment of the TAM if able to scale.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established production capacity
- Access to bamboo resources
- Established distribution network
Weaknesses
- Dependence on bamboo as a raw material
- Limited product diversification
- Geographic concentration in China
Opportunities
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new bamboo-based products
- Capitalizing on increasing demand for sustainable products
Threats
- Competition from alternative energy sources
- Fluctuations in bamboo prices
- Changes in environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- None (Tantech's market share is too small to be compared to US listed companies)
Competitive Landscape
Tantech faces significant competition from other charcoal producers, alternative energy sources, and companies in related industries. Its competitive advantages are uncertain due to its financial instability.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been inconsistent, with periods of growth followed by declines.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are uncertain due to the company's financial instability and volatile market conditions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include efforts to improve product quality and expand into new markets.
Summary
Tantech Holdings Ltd faces significant challenges due to its financial instability and inconsistent performance. The company's reliance on bamboo as a raw material and geographic concentration expose it to risks. While there are opportunities for growth, the company's weaknesses and external threats require careful management. Its long-term prospects remain uncertain.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings (SEC)
- Industry reports
- Financial news sources
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and should not be considered financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and consultation with a financial advisor.
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 Tantech Holdings Ltd
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-03-24 | Founder & CEO Mr. Wangfeng Yan | ||
Sector Consumer Defensive | Industry Household & Personal Products | Full time employees 69 | Website https://www.tantech.cn |
Full time employees 69 | Website https://www.tantech.cn | ||
Tantech Holdings Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, develops and manufactures bamboo-based charcoal products for industrial energy applications and household cooking, heating, purification, agricultural, and cleaning uses in the People's Republic of China and internationally. It provides pressed and formed charcoal briquettes for use in grills, incense burners, and other applications under the Algold brand. The company also offers Charcoal Doctor branded products, such as air purifiers and humidifiers, automotive accessories for air purification, underfloor humidity control products, pillows and mattresses, wardrobe deodorizers, mouse pads and wrist mats, refrigerator deodorants, charcoal toilet cleaner disks, liquid charcoal cleaners, shoe insoles, and decorative charcoal gifts. In addition, it provides bamboo vinegar, a liquid byproduct for use in disinfectants, detergents, lotions, specialized soaps, toilet cleaners, and fertilizers, as well as in various agricultural applications comprising fruit, vegetable, and other plant fertilizers; soil conditioners and sweeteners; and flower nutrients. It is also involved in the biodegradable packaging and supply chain businesses, as well as provision of commercial factoring services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Lishui, the People's Republic of China.
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