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Xunlei Ltd Adr (XNET)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/18/2025: XNET (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.
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Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $12
1 Year Target Price $12
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -6.02% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/18/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 255.73M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 1.46 - 7.19 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.46 - 7.19 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.05 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.97% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.13% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -0.11% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.22% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 8274030 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.77 |
Enterprise Value 8274030 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.77 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.03 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.84 | Shares Outstanding 62372100 | Shares Floating 135952392 |
Shares Outstanding 62372100 | Shares Floating 135952392 | ||
Percent Insiders 21.61 | Percent Institutions 5.78 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price 12 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Xunlei Ltd Adr
Company Overview
History and Background
Xunlei Ltd (XNET) was founded in 2003. Initially known for its download acceleration software, it has evolved into a technology company offering internet and cloud-based services.
Core Business Areas
- Cloud Acceleration: This segment provides cloud-based services that accelerate digital transmission. It includes offerings like Thunder Networking Engine and intelligent networking products.
- Subscription Services: Xunlei offers subscription-based services, mainly for its download acceleration software, providing faster and more reliable downloads.
- Other Internet Value-Added Services: Includes live streaming and other internet-based services and products.
Leadership and Structure
Lei Chen is the current Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a board of directors and various functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Thunder Download Accelerator: A primary product, offering faster download speeds through a P2P network. It is a subscription based product with a large active user base. Competitors include IDM (Internet Download Manager) and other P2P downloading software.
- Starry Sky Mining (NAS): Network Attached Storage (NAS) device that rewards users with 'LinkToken' for contributing bandwidth and storage space. Its revenue is unstable and depends greatly on the price of cryptocurrency. Competitors include various NAS solutions like Synology and QNAP.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The industry involves cloud computing services and online entertainment and software. It is a competitive landscape with continuous technology advancement.
Positioning
Xunlei is positioned as a cloud acceleration and digital entertainment provider. Its download acceleration technology remains a key differentiator. They struggle to compete with larger players in pure cloud service offerings.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for cloud computing and content delivery networks (CDNs) is expected to reach hundreds of billions of dollars. Xunlei captures a small fraction of this overall TAM due to its niche market focus.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established Brand Recognition in China
- Strong Download Acceleration Technology
- Large User Base
Weaknesses
- Dependence on Regulatory Environment in China
- Limited Global Presence
- Unstable Revenue Streams (Crypto)
- Eroding download acceleration demand
Opportunities
- Expansion into Emerging Markets
- Development of New Cloud-Based Services
- Partnerships with Content Providers
Threats
- Intensifying Competition
- Changing Regulatory Landscape
- Technological Disruptions
- Shift to streaming-based content consumption
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Akamai Technologies (AKAM)
- Cloudflare (NET)
- Alibaba Cloud (Not Publicly Traded US Stock)
Competitive Landscape
Xunlei faces stiff competition from established global players in the cloud and CDN market. Its primary advantage lies in its presence in the Chinese market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Growth has been uneven, affected by regulatory changes and shifts in its business model.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are speculative and dependent on success in new initiatives. Analyst forecasts are generally limited due to the company's specific business risks.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include developing blockchain technologies and expanding into new cloud services.
Summary
Xunlei faces a challenging market due to intense competition and regulatory risks. Its download acceleration technology remains a strength, but its ability to diversify into new services is crucial. The company needs to adapt to changing consumer preferences and navigate the complex regulatory environment in China to achieve sustainable growth. The lack of profitability and revenue decline make it a risky investment.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings
- Analyst Reports (where available)
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data is subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Xunlei Ltd Adr
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2014-06-24 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Jinbo Li | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 1216 | Website https://www.xunlei.com |
Full time employees 1216 | Website https://www.xunlei.com | ||
Xunlei Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates an internet platform for digital media content in the People's Republic of China. The company's platform is based on cloud technology that enables users to access, store, manage, and consume digital media content. It offers Xunlei Accelerator, which enables users to accelerate digital transmission over the internet; mobile acceleration plug-in, which provides mobile device users with benefits of download speed acceleration and download success rate improvements; and subscription services that offer premium acceleration products through Green Channel and Fast Bird products. The company also provides Mobile Xunlei, a mobile application that allows users to search, download, consume, and store digital media content; StellarCloud, a distributed cloud computing platform; ThunderChain, an open platform that enables users to develop and manage blockchain applications; and BaaS (Blockchain as a Service) platform, which offers one-click deployment service and developers to develop blockchain-based products. In addition, the company offers Wefun, an audio live-streaming product that offers users to join various chat rooms based on their favorite topics; and Xunlei Media Player, which supports online and offline play of digital media content, as well as simultaneous play of digital media content while it is being transmitted by Xunlei Accelerator. Further, it provides online games operated through mobile and online game businesses; advertising services; Xunlei Browser that provides video streaming, web browsing, and novel reading; accelerated data transmission services; indexing technology, and distributed file locating system. The company was formerly known as Giganology Limited and changed its name to Xunlei Limited in January 2011. Xunlei Limited was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Shenzhen, the People's Republic of China.
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