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NIU TECHNOLOGIES-SPONS ADR (NIU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:NIU - Nasdaq - US65481N1000 - ADR - Currency: USD

3.63  +0.13 (+3.71%)

After market: 3.64 +0.01 (+0.28%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, NIU scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NIU was compared to 37 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. Both the profitability and financial health of NIU have multiple concerns. NIU is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year NIU has reported negative net income.
In multiple years NIU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years NIU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
NIU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNIU 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 200M -200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -7.10%, NIU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.76% of the companies in the same industry.
NIU's Return On Equity of -19.84% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NIU outperforms 56.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.1%
ROE -19.84%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-7.25%
ROA(5y)-0.68%
ROE(3y)-16.46%
ROE(5y)-2.91%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
NIU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNIU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 -400

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 15.04%, NIU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NIU has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for NIU so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.04%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-11.62%
GM growth 5Y-8.36%
NIU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNIU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

NIU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for NIU remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for NIU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NIU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
NIU Yearly Shares OutstandingNIU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
NIU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNIU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.43, we must say that NIU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
NIU has a Altman-Z score of 1.43. This is in the better half of the industry: NIU outperforms 67.57% of its industry peers.
NIU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65. This is a neutral value indicating NIU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NIU's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NIU outperforms 54.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.43
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC5.28%
NIU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNIU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

NIU has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that NIU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.30, NIU is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that NIU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.86, NIU is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 0.86
NIU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNIU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

NIU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 34.12%, which is quite impressive.
NIU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 26.48%.
NIU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.63% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.63%
Sales Q2Q%34.11%

3.2 Future

NIU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 36.95% yearly.
NIU is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 29.48% yearly.
EPS Next Y149.92%
EPS Next 2Y71.51%
EPS Next 3Y36.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year50.29%
Revenue Next 2Y36.72%
Revenue Next 3Y29.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

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.
NIU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNIU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
NIU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNIU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

NIU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.48 indicates a rather expensive valuation of NIU.
NIU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NIU is cheaper than 75.68% of the companies in the same industry.
NIU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.48
NIU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNIU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

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

4.3 Compensation for Growth

NIU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NIU's earnings are expected to grow with 36.95% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y71.51%
EPS Next 3Y36.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

NIU TECHNOLOGIES-SPONS ADR

NASDAQ:NIU (7/18/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 3.64 +0.01 (+0.28%)

3.63

+0.13 (+3.71%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)05-19 2025-05-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-18 2025-08-18
Inst Owners9.9%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap281.68M
Analysts77.14
Price Target3.88 (6.89%)
Short Float %4.53%
Short Ratio1.55
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-29.8%
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)3.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.48
P/S 0.58
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.26
P/tB 2.26
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.32
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS6.22
BVpS1.61
TBVpS1.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -7.1%
ROE -19.84%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.04%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-7.25%
ROA(5y)-0.68%
ROE(3y)-16.46%
ROE(5y)-2.91%
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 3Y-11.62%
GM growth 5Y-8.36%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover1.38
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
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 1.3
Quick Ratio 0.86
Altman-Z 1.43
F-ScoreN/A
WACC5.28%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)82.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)169.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.63%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.96%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)34.12%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%30.17%
EPS Next Y149.92%
EPS Next 2Y71.51%
EPS Next 3Y36.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)26.48%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.9%
Revenue growth 5Y9.63%
Sales Q2Q%34.11%
Revenue Next Year50.29%
Revenue Next 2Y36.72%
Revenue Next 3Y29.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y28.86%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year167.33%
EBIT Next 3Y49.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-553.33%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-44.68%
OCF growth 3Y-46.21%
OCF growth 5Y-21.88%