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Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. (YHGJ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/20/2025: YHGJ (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
Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $0
1 Year Target Price $0
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -37.57% | 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 06/20/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 20.52M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.16 | 52 Weeks Range 0.43 - 1.37 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.43 - 1.37 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.06 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.5% | Operating Margin (TTM) -3.71% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -1.32% | Return on Equity (TTM) -17% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 32063364 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.15 |
Enterprise Value 32063364 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 44.97 | Shares Outstanding 26223600 | Shares Floating 6726360 |
Shares Outstanding 26223600 | Shares Floating 6726360 | ||
Percent Insiders 74.35 | Percent Institutions 1.75 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating - | Target Price - | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd.
Company Overview
History and Background
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. (YGC) was founded in China and later established a presence in the US. The company has evolved over time, transitioning its business focus. Initially involved in manufacturing and distributing thermal transfer ribbons, label products, and flexible packaging, the company's operational focus has shifted considerably. The exact founding year in its original form is difficult to determine definitively due to its restructuring and name changes over time.
Core Business Areas
- Thermal Transfer Ribbons, Label Products, and Flexible Packaging: Historically, YGC's core business involved manufacturing and distributing thermal transfer ribbons, label products, and flexible packaging materials. However, current financial reporting does not emphasize this business area significantly. Recent investor filings indicate the business is winding down.
Leadership and Structure
Information about the current leadership team is not readily available in recent filings. Due to its previous delisting and small size, current management details and organizational structure are hard to find. Recent SEC filings indicate a very small team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Thermal Transfer Ribbons: Historically, this was a core product. Current revenue contribution and market share data are unavailable due to the company's reduced operations and lack of financial reporting. Competitors in this market include ITW Thermal Films and Armor Industrial Technologies.
- Label Products: Similar to ribbons, label products were a key offering. Current revenue and market share data are unavailable. Competitors include Avery Dennison and Multi-Color Corporation.
- Flexible Packaging: The contribution to total sales is minimal. The company is winding down its packaging business. Competitors are Amcor and Sonoco.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The thermal transfer ribbon, label, and flexible packaging industries are mature markets. While there is still demand for these products, growth is relatively slow and highly competitive.
Positioning
Yunhong Green CTI's position is currently weak due to its financial difficulties and reduced operations. It lacks a significant competitive advantage. The company is a micro-cap that has been through periods of instability.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The combined TAM for thermal transfer ribbons, labels, and flexible packaging is substantial (billions of USD). However, YGC's current positioning means it captures a negligible portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
- Financial Instability
- Limited Operations
- Lack of Significant Market Share
- Minimal Revenue
- Small Team
Opportunities
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Financial Distress
- Operational Challenges
- Going concern risk
- Delisting Risk
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AVERY (AVY)
- Greif Inc (GEF)
- CCL Industries (CCLB.TO)
Competitive Landscape
Yunhong Green CTI has a significant competitive disadvantage compared to its larger, more established competitors.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Yunhong Green CTI has experienced negative growth in recent years.
Future Projections: Future growth prospects are bleak based on available information.
Recent Initiatives: There are no significant recent strategic initiatives that are likely to significantly improve the company's performance.
Summary
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. is currently in a weak financial position with limited operations. The company faces significant challenges, including intense competition and financial distress. The company's current operations are minimal. Its ability to continue as a going concern is questionable. The company needs to develop a new strategy or source of revenue.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Company Press Releases
Disclaimers:
The data provided is based on available public information and may not be entirely comprehensive. Financial performance and future projections are subject to change and should not be considered financial advice.
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 Yunhong Green CTI Ltd.
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Lake Barrington, IL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-05-29 | CEO & Director Ms. Jana M. Schwan | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Packaging & Containers | Full time employees 52 | Website https://ctiindustries.com |
Full time employees 52 | Website https://ctiindustries.com | ||
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. develops, produces, distributes, and sells consumer products in the United States and internationally. The company offers novelty products, including foil and latex balloons; and inflatable latex items, which include punch balls, water bombs, and balloons twisted into shapes, and other specialty designs. It also provides packaging films and custom film products for food, and other commercial and packaging applications; and container products, as well as assembles and sells Candy Blossom product line. The company serves various retail outlets, including general merchandise stores, discount and drugstore chains, grocery chains, card and gift shops, party goods stores, and florists and balloon decorators. It sells its products directly, as well as through a network of distributors and wholesalers, retail chains, and independent sales representatives. The company was formerly known as Yunhong CTI Ltd. and changed its name to Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. in August 2023. Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Lake Barrington, Illinois.
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