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AGORA INC-ADR (API) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:API - Nasdaq - US00851L1035 - ADR - Currency: USD

3.72  -0.07 (-1.85%)

Premarket: 3.85 +0.13 (+3.49%)

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. While showing a medium growth rate, API is valued expensive at the moment.


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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 has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years API always reported negative net income.
API had negative operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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's Return On Assets of -6.11% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. API outperforms 46.10% of its industry peers.
API has a Return On Equity (-7.46%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.11%
ROE -7.46%
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

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 64.12%, API is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% of the companies in the same industry.
API's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
API does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 64.12%
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.
The debt/assets ratio for API is higher compared to a year ago.
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 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that API is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
API has a Altman-Z score of 1.07. This is in the lower half of the industry: API underperforms 62.06% of its industry peers.
API has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
API has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.07
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.44%
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 5.62 indicates that API has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
API has a Current ratio of 5.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. API outperforms 87.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.62 indicates that API has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
API's Quick ratio of 5.62 is amongst the best of the industry. API outperforms 87.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.62
Quick Ratio 5.62
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

API shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.40%, which is quite impressive.
API shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.85%.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.65% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.4%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y15.65%
Sales Q2Q%0.76%

3.2 Future

API is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.68% yearly.
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 Y96.05%
EPS Next 2Y46.68%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.57%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
Revenue Next 3Y11.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in 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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for API. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 53.38, API can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as API.
API's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 53.38
API Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAPI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

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 46.68% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y46.68%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for API!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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AGORA INC-ADR

NASDAQ:API (5/28/2025, 8:18:46 PM)

Premarket: 3.85 +0.13 (+3.49%)

3.72

-0.07 (-1.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)05-27 2025-05-27/amc
Earnings (Next)08-18 2025-08-18
Inst Owners44.71%
Inst Owner Change34.71%
Ins Owners2.23%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap347.86M
Analysts80
Price Target6.17 (65.86%)
Short Float %5.2%
Short Ratio1.18
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-221.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-543.56%
Max EPS beat(2)100%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-123.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-543.56%
Max EPS beat(4)100%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-68.78%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-55.58%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-37.38%
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)10%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 53.38
P/S 2.61
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.61
P/tB 0.61
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.07
Fwd EY1.87%
FCF(TTM)-0.56
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.15
OCFYN/A
SpS1.43
BVpS6.12
TBVpS6.12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -6.11%
ROE -7.46%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 64.12%
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 0.08
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 916.89%
Cap/Sales 28.36%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 5.62
Quick Ratio 5.62
Altman-Z 1.07
F-Score5
WACC9.44%
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)23.4%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%100%
EPS Next Y96.05%
EPS Next 2Y46.68%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.43%
Revenue growth 5Y15.65%
Sales Q2Q%0.76%
Revenue Next Year5.57%
Revenue Next 2Y8.23%
Revenue Next 3Y11.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year75.96%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-105.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3.81%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A