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NIU TECHNOLOGIES-SPONS ADR (NIU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

4.51  -0.48 (-9.62%)

Premarket: 4.51 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NIU. NIU was compared to 37 industry peers in the Automobiles industry. NIU may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. While showing a medium growth rate, NIU is valued expensive at the moment.


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.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NIU reported negative net income in multiple years.
NIU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
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

NIU has a Return On Assets (-7.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -19.84%, NIU is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.46% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NIU has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, NIU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for NIU is higher compared to a year ago.
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

NIU has an Altman-Z score of 1.63. This is a bad value and indicates that NIU is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.63, NIU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65 indicates that 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 56.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.65
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.63
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.01%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that NIU should not have too much problems paying 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.
NIU has a Quick ratio (0.86) which is comparable to the rest of the 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

The earnings per share for NIU have decreased strongly by -440.62% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, NIU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.31% in the last year.
NIU shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 12.40% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-440.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125.01%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.31%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y12.4%
Sales Q2Q%35.54%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, NIU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.64% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 25.71% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y53.85%
EPS Next 2Y49.35%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
EPS Next 5Y22.64%
Revenue Next Year15.03%
Revenue Next 2Y31.48%
Revenue Next 3Y29.07%
Revenue Next 5Y25.71%

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.
NIU is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.94.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NIU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.24. NIU is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 40.94
NIU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNIU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 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 34.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y49.35%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%

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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 (8/18/2025, 8:54:31 PM)

Premarket: 4.51 0 (0%)

4.51

-0.48 (-9.62%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobiles
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-17 2025-11-17
Inst Owners10.99%
Inst Owner Change58.75%
Ins Owners0.15%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap349.97M
Analysts77.14
Price Target3.88 (-13.97%)
Short Float %6.11%
Short Ratio2.19
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)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-29.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 40.94
P/S 0.73
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 2.8
P/tB 2.8
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.48
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.11
Fwd EY2.44%
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 1.63
F-ScoreN/A
WACC6.01%
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)-440.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%125.01%
EPS Next Y53.85%
EPS Next 2Y49.35%
EPS Next 3Y34.53%
EPS Next 5Y22.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.31%
Revenue growth 3Y2.75%
Revenue growth 5Y12.4%
Sales Q2Q%35.54%
Revenue Next Year15.03%
Revenue Next 2Y31.48%
Revenue Next 3Y29.07%
Revenue Next 5Y25.71%
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%