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AGORA INC-ADR (API) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:API - US00851L1035 - ADR

3.48 USD
-0.04 (-1.14%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 8:00:00 PM
3.54 USD
+0.06 (+1.72%)
After Hours: 10/17/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, API scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. API was compared to 282 industry peers in the Software industry. The financial health of API is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. API is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year API has reported negative net income.
In the past year API had a positive cash flow from operations.
API had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years API reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
API Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAPI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50M -100M -150M -200M -250M

1.2 Ratios

API has a Return On Assets (-3.18%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -3.92%, API is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.18%
ROE -3.92%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-11.36%
ROA(5y)-14.21%
ROE(3y)-12.8%
ROE(5y)-15.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
API Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAPI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of API (67.01%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
API's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for API so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 67.01%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.18%
GM growth 5Y-1.26%
API Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAPI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

API does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
API has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for API has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
API has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
API Yearly Shares OutstandingAPI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
API Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAPI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

API has an Altman-Z score of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that API is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of API (0.76) is worse than 65.96% of its industry peers.
API has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.11. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.11, API is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.76
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.07%
API Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAPI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.55 indicates that API has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
API has a better Current ratio (3.55) than 81.21% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.55 indicates that API has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
API has a Quick ratio of 3.55. This is amongst the best in the industry. API outperforms 81.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.55
Quick Ratio 3.55
API Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAPI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 43.18% over the past year.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.42% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, API shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 15.65% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%110%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y15.65%
Sales Q2Q%0.15%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 47.05% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, API will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y97.15%
EPS Next 2Y47.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.88%
Revenue Next 2Y8.54%
Revenue Next 3Y11.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
API Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAPI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
API Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAPI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6 -0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

API reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.56, API can be considered very expensive at the moment.
API's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of API to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.94), we can say API is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 46.56
API Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
API Per share dataAPI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as API's earnings are expected to grow with 47.05% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y47.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

API does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

AGORA INC-ADR

NASDAQ:API (10/17/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 3.54 +0.06 (+1.72%)

3.48

-0.04 (-1.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)08-18 2025-08-18/amc
Earnings (Next)11-24 2025-11-24
Inst Owners42.16%
Inst Owner Change-0.84%
Ins Owners1.78%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap325.42M
Analysts80
Price Target6.32 (81.61%)
Short Float %6.17%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)2.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)27.78%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 46.56
P/S 2.44
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 18.99
P/B 0.58
P/tB 0.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.07
Fwd EY2.15%
FCF(TTM)-0.25
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.18
OCFY5.27%
SpS1.43
BVpS6.05
TBVpS6.04
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -3.18%
ROE -3.92%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 67.01%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-11.36%
ROA(5y)-14.21%
ROE(3y)-12.8%
ROE(5y)-15.55%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.18%
GM growth 5Y-1.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.11
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 1281.76%
Cap/Sales 30.31%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.55
Quick Ratio 3.55
Altman-Z 0.76
F-Score5
WACC11.07%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)943.53%
Cap/Depr(5y)648.3%
Cap/Sales(3y)55.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)36.86%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)43.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%110%
EPS Next Y97.15%
EPS Next 2Y47.05%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.42%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y15.65%
Sales Q2Q%0.15%
Revenue Next Year5.88%
Revenue Next 2Y8.54%
Revenue Next 3Y11.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y20.81%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year72.82%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y88.64%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y160.19%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A