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Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. (YHGJ)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: 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
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
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 08/14/2025 |
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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd.
Company Overview
History and Background
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. (YCTI) was incorporated in Delaware in 2011. Initially focused on the production and sale of thermal transfer ribbons, label products, and coated films, the company has faced operational and financial challenges.
Core Business Areas
- Thermal Transfer Ribbons: Production and sale of thermal transfer ribbons used for printing labels, tags, and other applications.
- Label Products: Manufacturing and distribution of various label products including blank and pre-printed labels.
- Coated Films: Development and production of coated films for various industrial and commercial uses.
Leadership and Structure
The company's leadership structure includes a Board of Directors and executive officers responsible for managing the company's operations and strategic direction. Information on specific individuals and current structure can be found in their SEC filings.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Thermal Transfer Ribbons: Thermal transfer ribbons for printing barcodes and product information. Market share information is difficult to ascertain due to the fragmented nature of the market. Competitors include Armor Group, ITW Thermal Films, and Kurz Group.
- Label Products: Various types of labels, including barcode labels, shipping labels, and product labels. Market share is not readily available. Competitors include CCL Industries, Multi-Color Corporation, and Avery Dennison.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The thermal transfer ribbon and label market is influenced by trends in packaging, labeling, and identification technologies. It includes industries like retail, manufacturing, and logistics. Growth is moderate.
Positioning
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. faces stiff competition from larger, more established players in the industry. The company lacks significant competitive advantages. The company's financial troubles also limits its ability to compete effectively.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global thermal transfer ribbon market is estimated at several billion USD. Yunhong Green CTI Ltd.'s positioning and small revenue puts them at the very small minority of this TAM. Precise calculations are difficult due to private competitors not releasing market data.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Product Range (Ribbons, Labels, Films)
- Established Customer Base (limited)
- Manufacturing Capabilities (in-place)
Weaknesses
- Financial Instability
- Limited Market Share
- Negative Operating Results
- High Debt Levels
- Dependence on Chinese Operations
Opportunities
- Expanding into New Markets
- Developing Innovative Products
- Strategic Partnerships (unlikely given financials)
- Improving Operational Efficiency
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
- Technological Advancements (e.g., direct thermal printing)
- Economic Downturns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CCL
- AVY
- MULT
Competitive Landscape
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. operates in a competitive landscape dominated by much larger and better-resourced players. The company's financial difficulties place it at a significant disadvantage.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been stagnant or negative due to financial and operational challenges.
Future Projections: Future growth prospects are uncertain. Analyst estimates are not readily available and if they are, would be unreliable. Any forward-looking statements should be considered speculative.
Recent Initiatives: No recent significant strategic initiatives have been reported.
Summary
Yunhong Green CTI Ltd. is a very weak company facing significant financial and operational challenges. It struggles with consistent profitability, has negative shareholder returns, and limited market share compared to its competitors. The company must resolve its financial issues, improve its operational efficiency, and find new growth opportunities to improve its prospects. Failure to do so could lead to further decline.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Due to the company's historical issues with filing complete information, some data points are based on incomplete information and may not be accurate.
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 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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