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SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL-ADR (SY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:SY - US83356Q1085 - ADR

2.875 USD
+0 (+0.17%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:05:04 PM
2.96 USD
+0.08 (+2.96%)
Pre-Market: 11/28/2025, 8:01:43 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to SY. SY was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. The financial health of SY is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, SY 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 SY has reported negative net income.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SY reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: SY reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
SY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSY 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

SY has a worse Return On Assets (-24.79%) than 81.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -37.78%, SY is doing worse than 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -24.79%
ROE -37.78%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-7.66%
ROA(5y)-4.61%
ROE(3y)-11.28%
ROE(5y)-6.79%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

SY has a Gross Margin (55.47%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SY has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for SY so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 55.47%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.74%
GM growth 5Y-5.83%
SY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50 -100 -150 -200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SY does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
SY has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SY has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SY is higher compared to a year ago.
SY Yearly Shares OutstandingSY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.66, we must say that SY is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.66, SY is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.57% of the companies in the same industry.
SY has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SY (0.03) is better than 61.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.66
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.05%
SY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSY 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 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.55 indicates that SY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.55, SY is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
SY has a Quick Ratio of 2.17. This indicates that SY is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SY has a Quick ratio (2.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.55
Quick Ratio 2.17
SY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSY 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 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SY have decreased strongly by -311.58% in the last year.
SY shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.07%.
SY shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.96% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-311.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-377.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.96%
Sales Q2Q%3.99%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SY will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 389.30% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 32.01% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y-5116.52%
EPS Next 2Y338.04%
EPS Next 3Y389.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.12%
Revenue Next 2Y26.85%
Revenue Next 3Y32.01%
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.
SY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
SY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

SY reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 49.37, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SY.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as SY.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SY to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.12), we can say SY is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 49.37
SY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
SY Per share dataSY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as SY's earnings are expected to grow with 389.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y338.04%
EPS Next 3Y389.3%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SY has a yearly dividend return of 0.10%, which is pretty low.
The stock price of SY dropped by -25.13% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.05, SY pays a better dividend. On top of this SY pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, SY's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.1%

5.2 History

SY is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
SY Yearly Dividends per shareSY Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y338.04%
EPS Next 3Y389.3%
SY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSY Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M

SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL-ADR

NASDAQ:SY (11/26/2025, 8:05:04 PM)

Premarket: 2.96 +0.08 (+2.96%)

2.875

+0 (+0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-17 2025-11-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-23 2026-03-23/bmo
Inst Owners24.49%
Inst Owner Change19.39%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap294.07M
Revenue(TTM)1.47B
Net Income(TTM)-657.00M
Analysts86
Price Target8.05 (180%)
Short Float %0.62%
Short Ratio0.6
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.1%
Yearly Dividend0.06
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-08 2025-04-08 (0.0265)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-101.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-214.63%
Max EPS beat(2)12.51%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)15.05%
Min EPS beat(4)-654.78%
Max EPS beat(4)917.11%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)123.27%
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)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.09%
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2313.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-41.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.06%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 49.37
P/S 1.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.2
P/tB 1.29
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.25
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.06
Fwd EY2.03%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS1.96
BVpS2.4
TBVpS2.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -24.79%
ROE -37.78%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 55.47%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-7.66%
ROA(5y)-4.61%
ROE(3y)-11.28%
ROE(5y)-6.79%
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 3Y-8.74%
GM growth 5Y-5.83%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
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 2.55
Quick Ratio 2.17
Altman-Z 1.66
F-ScoreN/A
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)93.72%
Cap/Depr(5y)138.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-311.58%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-377.27%
EPS Next Y-5116.52%
EPS Next 2Y338.04%
EPS Next 3Y389.3%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.96%
Sales Q2Q%3.99%
Revenue Next Year4.12%
Revenue Next 2Y26.85%
Revenue Next 3Y32.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-288.06%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-4530.72%
EBIT Next 3Y402.78%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-217.86%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-213.04%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL-ADR / SY FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL-ADR (SY) stock?

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


Can you provide the valuation status for SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL-ADR?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL-ADR (SY). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of SY stock?

SO-YOUNG INTERNATIONAL-ADR (SY) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.