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KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS-ADR (KC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:KC - Nasdaq - US49639K1016 - ADR - Currency: USD

12.02  +0.18 (+1.52%)

After market: 12.0902 +0.07 (+0.58%)

Fundamental Rating

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KC gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 81 industry peers in the IT Services industry. KC has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. KC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KC had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year KC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KC always reported negative net income.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: KC reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
KC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -1B -2B -3B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -11.18%, KC is doing worse than 75.31% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -38.05%, KC is doing worse than 71.60% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.18%
ROE -38.05%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-13.66%
ROA(5y)-11.35%
ROE(3y)-33.28%
ROE(5y)-25.35%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
KC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

KC's Gross Margin of 17.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. KC is outperformed by 86.42% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KC has grown nicely.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for KC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.22%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y64.39%
GM growth 5Y145.13%
KC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

KC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, KC has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
KC Yearly Shares OutstandingKC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
KC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.11, we must say that KC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
KC has a Altman-Z score of 0.11. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KC underperforms 83.95% of its industry peers.
KC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.95. This is a neutral value indicating KC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of KC (0.95) is worse than 67.90% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.11
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.38%
KC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.75 indicates that KC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KC has a Current ratio of 0.75. This is amonst the worse of the industry: KC underperforms 87.65% of its industry peers.
KC has a Quick Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that KC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KC has a worse Quick ratio (0.75) than 86.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.75
KC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

KC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 54.13%, which is quite impressive.
KC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 14.67%.
KC shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.50% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%14.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.93%
Revenue growth 5Y14.5%
Sales Q2Q%10.94%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.47% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-26.44%
EPS Next 2Y13.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.29%
EPS Next 5Y35.47%
Revenue Next Year21.4%
Revenue Next 2Y18.53%
Revenue Next 3Y17.67%
Revenue Next 5Y18.84%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
KC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
KC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 -2 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for KC. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year KC is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
KC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

KC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. KC is more expensive than 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 55.94
KC Per share dataKC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as KC's earnings are expected to grow with 27.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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KINGSOFT CLOUD HOLDINGS-ADR

NASDAQ:KC (7/3/2025, 7:43:08 PM)

After market: 12.0902 +0.07 (+0.58%)

12.02

+0.18 (+1.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)05-28 2025-05-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-18 2025-08-18/bmo
Inst Owners7.72%
Inst Owner Change18.19%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.21B
Analysts82.67
Price Target16.09 (33.86%)
Short Float %58.22%
Short Ratio4.5
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)38.83%
Min EPS beat(2)10.35%
Max EPS beat(2)67.32%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)46.07%
Min EPS beat(4)10.35%
Max EPS beat(4)92.62%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)24.44%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)12.13%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)7.42%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.67%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.2%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.67%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.53%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.96%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.82%
PT rev (1m)-21.84%
PT rev (3m)8.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)38.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-112.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)22.42%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 2.95
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 36.59
P/B 4.45
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 55.94
EPS(TTM)-0.29
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.22
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-1.6
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.33
OCFY2.73%
SpS4.07
BVpS2.7
TBVpS-0.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.18%
ROE -38.05%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 17.22%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-13.66%
ROA(5y)-11.35%
ROE(3y)-33.28%
ROE(5y)-25.35%
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 3Y64.39%
GM growth 5Y145.13%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.44
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.95
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 11.03
Cap/Depr 291.6%
Cap/Sales 47.31%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 141.6%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.75
Altman-Z 0.11
F-Score4
WACC7.38%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)208.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)184.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)30.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)25.02%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)54.13%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%14.44%
EPS Next Y-26.44%
EPS Next 2Y13.33%
EPS Next 3Y27.29%
EPS Next 5Y35.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.67%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.93%
Revenue growth 5Y14.5%
Sales Q2Q%10.94%
Revenue Next Year21.4%
Revenue Next 2Y18.53%
Revenue Next 3Y17.67%
Revenue Next 5Y18.84%
EBIT growth 1Y43.69%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year189.94%
EBIT Next 3Y59.59%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.16%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y471.69%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A