(AACG) ATA Creativity Global - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: China • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US00211V1061

Education, Training, Tutoring, Art

AACG EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of AACG over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-03": -1.3999956884162, "2020-06": -2.1600039725022, "2020-09": 1.3500755581076, "2020-12": -0.85999948003508, "2021-03": -1.31999896029, "2021-06": 0.84000225661247, "2021-09": -1.680001859475, "2021-12": -0.079999905882353, "2022-03": -1.0364174114887, "2022-06": -1.407961406469, "2022-09": -0.74399814853563, "2022-12": -1.1187830914826, "2023-03": 0.11999982153162, "2023-06": -1.0800023215104, "2023-09": -0.4799988084205, "2023-12": 0.13368065462193, "2024-03": -1.1599987074342, "2024-06": -1.0637135238095, "2024-09": -0.93028571428571, "2024-12": 0.20959559898876, "2025-03": -0.84002140181915,

AACG Revenue

Revenue of AACG over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-03: 32.703405, 2020-06: 26.396218, 2020-09: 42.220208, 2020-12: 60.847715, 2021-03: 37.589545, 2021-06: 36.76095, 2021-09: 55.297492, 2021-12: 72.561478, 2022-03: 42.138629, 2022-06: 34.045045, 2022-09: 52.099904, 2022-12: 42.318375, 2023-03: 78.537296, 2023-06: 36.24179, 2023-09: 59.450108, 2023-12: 83.608695, 2024-03: 48.125819, 2024-06: 51.763927, 2024-09: 67.255, 2024-12: 100.915609, 2025-03: 55.791,

Description: AACG ATA Creativity Global

ATA Creativity Global is a leading provider of innovative educational services, catering to the diverse needs of students in China and globally. The companys comprehensive offerings include portfolio training, research-based learning, and overseas study counseling, as well as in-school art classes and junior art education programs. By leveraging partnerships with high schools, training organizations, and sales channels, ATA Creativity Global effectively reaches its target audience. The companys online courses further expand its reach, providing students with flexible and accessible learning opportunities.

ATA Creativity Globals business model is built on a multi-channel approach, incorporating internet and mobile advertising, word-of-mouth referrals, and strategic marketing events to drive growth. With a strong presence in China, the company has established itself as a key player in the education services sector. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Hefei, China, ATA Creativity Global has evolved over the years, rebranding from ATA Inc. to its current name in September 2019.

From a technical analysis perspective, AACGs stock price is currently at $0.92, slightly below its short-term moving averages (SMA20: $0.95, SMA50: $0.94). However, the long-term trend is positive, with the SMA200 at $0.86. The Average True Range (ATR) of 0.07 indicates a relatively high volatility of 7.88%. Given the current price action and the fact that the stock is trading near its 52-week low ($0.50) and high ($1.06), a potential trading opportunity may arise if the price breaks above the SMA20 or SMA50.

Fundamentally, ATA Creativity Globals market capitalization stands at $29.73M USD, with a negative Return on Equity (RoE) of -6.40%. The absence of P/E and forward P/E ratios suggests that the company is currently unprofitable. Considering the technical and fundamental data, a potential forecast could be that AACGs stock price may experience a short-term correction towards $0.86 (SMA200) if the current negative RoE persists. However, if the company can demonstrate a turnaround in its financial performance, a potential upside target could be $1.20, representing a 30% increase from the current price.

Based on the analysis, a potential trading strategy could involve monitoring AACGs price action for a breakout above the SMA20 or SMA50, accompanied by a positive shift in the companys fundamental performance. A break above $0.95 (SMA20) with increased trading volume could be a bullish signal, indicating a potential reversal in the stocks trend. Conversely, a failure to break above the SMA20 or a decline below $0.86 (SMA200) could indicate a continued downtrend.

AACG Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 52m
Sub-Industry Education Services
IPO / Inception 2008-01-29

AACG Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 14.4
Fundamental 32.0%
Dividend Rating 2.65
Rel. Strength 163
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 1.97 USD
Fair Price DCF -

AACG Dividends

Currently no dividends paid

AACG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 50.7%
Growth Correlation 12m 30.3%
Growth Correlation 5y -66.7%
CAGR 5y 11.44%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.12
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.03
Alpha 210.97
Beta 0.452
Volatility 241.91%
Current Volume 121.5k
Average Volume 20d 190k
Stop Loss 1.8 (-8.2%)
Signal -0.47

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 2.0

Net Income (-31.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 16.5m TTM)
FCFTA -0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -5.25pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue -108.2% (prev -117.1%; Δ 8.85pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA -0.01 (>3.0%) and CFO -3.35m > Net Income -31.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0)
Current Ratio 0.20 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (15.9m) change vs 12m ago 2.67% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 52.50% (prev 51.80%; Δ 0.69pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 59.56% (prev 48.54%; Δ 11.02pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM)

Altman Z'' -9.67

(A) -0.65 = (Total Current Assets 73.2m - Total Current Liabilities 371.7m) / Total Assets 457.3m
(B) -0.96 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -441.2m / Total Assets 457.3m
(C) -0.14 = EBIT TTM -66.7m / Avg Total Assets 462.9m
(D) -1.21 = Book Value of Equity -473.3m / Total Liabilities 390.9m
Total Rating: -9.67 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 31.95

1. Piotroski 2.0pt = -3.0
2. FCF Yield -6.08% = -3.04
3. FCF Margin -8.48% = -3.18
4. Debt/Equity 0.74 = 2.23
5. Debt/Ebitda -0.89 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC -94.27% = -12.50
7. RoE -43.04% = -2.50
8. Rev. Trend 52.23% = 2.61
9. Rev. CAGR 17.90% = 2.24
10. EPS Trend data missing
11. EPS CAGR 15.82% = 1.58

What is the price of AACG shares?

As of August 17, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 1.96 with a total of 121,450 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +3.70%, over one month by +117.78%, over three months by +108.51% and over the past year by +221.31%.

Is ATA Creativity Global a good stock to buy?

No, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, ATA Creativity Global (NASDAQ:AACG) is currently (August 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 31.95 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of AACG is around 1.97 USD . This means that AACG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 0.51%.

Is AACG a buy, sell or hold?

ATA Creativity Global has no consensus analysts rating.

What are the forecasts/targets for the AACG price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 11 461.2%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 2.2 10.7%

Last update: 2025-08-09 00:15

AACG Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap CNY = 374.7m (52.2m USD * 7.1817 USD.CNY)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 39.4m CNY (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/S = 0.1892
P/B = 5.6412
Beta = 1.042
Revenue TTM = 275.7m CNY
EBIT TTM = -66.7m CNY
EBITDA TTM = -55.2m CNY
Long Term Debt = 19.2m CNY (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 30.0m CNY (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 49.2m CNY (Calculated: Short Term 30.0m + Long Term 19.2m)
Net Debt = 7.50m CNY (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 384.5m CNY (374.7m + Debt 49.2m - CCE 39.4m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM -66.7m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = -6.08% (FCF TTM -23.4m / Enterprise Value 384.5m)
FCF Margin = -8.48% (FCF TTM -23.4m / Revenue TTM 275.7m)
Net Margin = -11.42% (Net Income TTM -31.5m / Revenue TTM 275.7m)
Gross Margin = 52.50% ((Revenue TTM 275.7m - Cost of Revenue TTM 131.0m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.81 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 384.5m / Book Value Of Equity -473.3m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.21% (Interest Expense 1.09m / Debt 49.2m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -66.7m (EBIT -66.7m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 0.20 (Total Current Assets 73.2m / Total Current Liabilities 371.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.74 (Debt 49.2m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 66.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.89 (Net Debt 7.50m / EBITDA -55.2m)
Debt / FCF = -2.11 (Debt 49.2m / FCF TTM -23.4m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 73.2m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = -6.89% (Net Income -31.5m, Total Assets 457.3m )
RoE = -43.04% (Net Income TTM -31.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 73.2m)
RoCE = -72.19% (Ebit -66.7m / (Equity 73.2m + L.T.Debt 19.2m))
RoIC = -87.28% (NOPAT -66.7m / Invested Capital 76.4m)
WACC = 6.99% (E(374.7m)/V(423.9m) * Re(7.68%)) + (D(49.2m)/V(423.9m) * Rd(2.21%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 10.0 | Cagr: -13.00%
Discount Rate = 7.68% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -23.4m)
Revenue Correlation: 52.23 | Revenue CAGR: 17.90%
Revenue Growth Correlation: -5.52%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 15.82%
EPS Growth Correlation: 16.23%

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