CHEETAH MOBILE INC - ADR (CMCM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CMCM - US1630752038 - ADR
6.51 USD
-0.09 (-1.36%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to CMCM. CMCM was compared to 278 industry peers in the Software industry. The financial health of CMCM is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. CMCM is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
CMCM had negative earnings in the past year.
CMCM had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years CMCM reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
CMCM's Return On Assets of -12.56% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCM is outperformed by 66.55% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -34.42%, CMCM is not doing good in the industry: 65.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.56% | ||
| ROE | -34.42% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-10.74%
ROA(5y)-6.42%
ROE(3y)-24.89%
ROE(5y)-14.92%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
CMCM's Gross Margin of 74.30% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CMCM outperforms 63.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CMCM has remained more or less at the same level.
CMCM does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 74.3% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y0.66%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
CMCM does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, CMCM has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for CMCM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for CMCM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.10, we must say that CMCM is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CMCM has a Altman-Z score of 0.10. This is in the lower half of the industry: CMCM underperforms 71.22% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CMCM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.1 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.72%
2.3 Liquidity
CMCM has a Current Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that CMCM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.27, CMCM is doing worse than 60.79% of the companies in the same industry.
CMCM has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that CMCM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CMCM's Quick ratio of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CMCM is outperformed by 60.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for CMCM have decreased by -2.44% in the last year.
CMCM shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.64%.
CMCM shows a very negative growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -25.80% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.64%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-25.8%
Sales Q2Q%49.48%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 41.66% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 234.64% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y10.22%
EPS Next 2Y41.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year704.1%
Revenue Next 2Y234.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CMCM. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 2245.64, the valuation of CMCM can be described as expensive.
CMCM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CMCM is more expensive than 63.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.93. CMCM is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 2245.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CMCM's earnings are expected to grow with 41.66% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for CMCM!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:CMCM (12/23/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
6.51
-0.09 (-1.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners3.21%
Inst Owner Change-5.53%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap199.80M
Revenue(TTM)1.08B
Net Income(TTM)-625.40M
Analysts36.67
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.38%
Short Ratio0.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)0%
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%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 2245.64 | ||
| P/S | 1.3 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.77 | ||
| P/tB | 1.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-3.01
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0
Fwd EY0.04%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS4.99
BVpS8.41
TBVpS5.33
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.56% | ||
| ROE | -34.42% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 74.3% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-10.74%
ROA(5y)-6.42%
ROE(3y)-24.89%
ROE(5y)-14.92%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 3Y0.2%
GM growth 5Y0.66%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.1 |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC9.72%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)28.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.97%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y10.22%
EPS Next 2Y41.66%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.64%
Revenue growth 3Y0.94%
Revenue growth 5Y-25.8%
Sales Q2Q%49.48%
Revenue Next Year704.1%
Revenue Next 2Y234.64%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-35.52%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-148.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-143.29%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
CHEETAH MOBILE INC - ADR / CMCM FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CHEETAH MOBILE INC - ADR?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CMCM.
What is the valuation status for CMCM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CHEETAH MOBILE INC - ADR (CMCM). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is CHEETAH MOBILE INC - ADR (CMCM) stock?
CHEETAH MOBILE INC - ADR (CMCM) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for CHEETAH MOBILE INC - ADR (CMCM) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CHEETAH MOBILE INC - ADR (CMCM) is expected to grow by 10.22% in the next year.