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CANGO INC/KY-CLASS A (CANG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CANG - US1375861036 - Common Stock

1.46 USD
-0.09 (-5.81%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
1.53 USD
+0.07 (+4.79%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

CANG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. The financial health of CANG is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CANG has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CANG has reported negative net income.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CANG reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years CANG reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
CANG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCANG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -166.79%, CANG is not doing good in the industry: 95.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -324.13%, CANG is doing worse than 79.67% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 32.99%, CANG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -166.79%
ROE -324.13%
ROIC 32.99%
ROA(3y)-3.88%
ROA(5y)3.21%
ROE(3y)-6.46%
ROE(5y)4.15%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CANG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCANG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40

1.3 Margins

CANG's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CANG has a Operating Margin of 15.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CANG outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
CANG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 8.55%, CANG is not doing good in the industry: 91.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CANG has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.51%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 8.55%
OM growth 3Y61.58%
OM growth 5Y-5.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.57%
GM growth 3Y-7.64%
GM growth 5Y-20.99%
CANG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCANG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 100 150

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CANG is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CANG has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
CANG has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CANG is higher compared to a year ago.
CANG Yearly Shares OutstandingCANG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
CANG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCANG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.06 indicates that CANG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.06, CANG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that CANG is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CANG has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.06
ROIC/WACC3.62
WACC9.11%
CANG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCANG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.19 indicates that CANG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CANG's Current ratio of 1.19 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CANG is outperformed by 62.60% of its industry peers.
CANG has a Quick Ratio of 1.19. This is a normal value and indicates that CANG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CANG's Quick ratio of 1.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CANG outperforms 79.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
CANG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCANG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CANG have decreased strongly by -2925.35% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, CANG shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -13.08% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, CANG shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1008.65%.
CANG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -11.00% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2925.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-13.08%
EPS Q2Q%150%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1008.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-41.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-11%
Sales Q2Q%5854.4%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -33.73% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, CANG will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.35% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-345.19%
EPS Next 2Y-33.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CANG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCANG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2B 4B 6B
CANG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCANG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0 2 -2 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CANG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.65, the valuation of CANG can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CANG indicates a rather cheap valuation: CANG is cheaper than 93.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CANG to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say CANG is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.65
CANG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCANG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

95.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CANG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.78
CANG Per share dataCANG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 -5 -10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as CANG's earnings are expected to decrease with -33.73% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-33.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CANG!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

CANGO INC/KY-CLASS A

NYSE:CANG (12/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 1.53 +0.07 (+4.79%)

1.46

-0.09 (-5.81%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)12-01 2025-12-01/amc
Earnings (Next)03-04 2026-03-04
Inst Owners6.06%
Inst Owner Change23.43%
Ins Owners0.49%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap151.53M
Revenue(TTM)2.95B
Net Income(TTM)-2.23B
Analysts82.86
Price Target4.08 (179.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short Ratio4.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly Dividend0
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)-1499.62%
Min EPS beat(2)-3070.37%
Max EPS beat(2)71.13%
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)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)7.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)12.43%
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)-50%
PT rev (3m)-50%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-50%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-96.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)50%
EPS NY rev (3m)-65.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.65
P/S 0.36
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.55
P/tB 1.55
EV/EBITDA 2.78
EPS(TTM)-10.54
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.19
Fwd EY13.07%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS4.04
BVpS0.94
TBVpS0.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -166.79%
ROE -324.13%
ROCE 41.76%
ROIC 32.99%
ROICexc 32.99%
ROICexgc 33%
OM 15.51%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 8.55%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-3.88%
ROA(5y)3.21%
ROE(3y)-6.46%
ROE(5y)4.15%
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
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.32%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-14.8%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.17%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.28%
OM growth 3Y61.58%
OM growth 5Y-5.43%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y6.57%
GM growth 3Y-7.64%
GM growth 5Y-20.99%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover2.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.59
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.73
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.19
Quick Ratio 1.19
Altman-Z 4.06
F-ScoreN/A
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC3.62
Cap/Depr(3y)348.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)264.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2925.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-13.08%
EPS Q2Q%150%
EPS Next Y-345.19%
EPS Next 2Y-33.73%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1008.65%
Revenue growth 3Y-41.04%
Revenue growth 5Y-11%
Sales Q2Q%5854.4%
Revenue Next Year-17.8%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.35%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1110.46%
EBIT growth 3Y-4.73%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.84%
EBIT Next Year199.54%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-220.97%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-130.21%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

CANGO INC/KY-CLASS A / CANG FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CANG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CANG.


What is the valuation status of CANGO INC/KY-CLASS A (CANG) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to CANGO INC/KY-CLASS A (CANG). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is CANGO INC/KY-CLASS A (CANG) stock?

CANGO INC/KY-CLASS A (CANG) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.