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ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

ATA Creativity Global stock (AACG) is currently trading at $1.01. ATA Creativity Global PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.12. Analyst consensus price target for AACG is $11.00. WallStSmart rates AACG as Sell.

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AACG

ATA Creativity Global

NASDAQCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
$1.01
$0.04 (3.87%)
52W$0.74
$2.58
Target$11.00+989.1%

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Smart Analysis

ATA Creativity Global (AACG) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

43
out of 100
Grade: D
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, eps growth. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
0.6210/10

Growing significantly faster than its price suggests

Price/SalesValuation
0.1210/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

EPS GrowthGrowth
58.50%10/10

Earnings per share surging 58.50% year-over-year

Supporting Valuation Data

Price/Sales (TTM)
0.117
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.696
Undervalued
AACG Target Price
$11
1018% Upside

ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 1.6/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-13.60%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-15.70%0/10

Losing money on operations

Profit MarginProfitability
-3.04%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Revenue GrowthGrowth
0.10%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 0.10% annually

Institutional Own.Quality
11.94%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 11.94%

Market CapQuality
$33M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Price/BookValuation
3.824/10

Premium pricing at 3.8x book value

ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 43/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, EPS Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.62), Price/Sales (0.12) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 58.50%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (3.82) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 0.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -13.60%, Operating Margin at -15.70%, Profit Margin at -3.04%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -13.60% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 0.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

AACG Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

AACG's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.12x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 3.44x (7th percentile). The current valuation is 100% below its historical high of 64.09x set in Jun 2019, and 46% above its historical low of 0.08x in Aug 2024.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for ATA Creativity Global (AACG) · CONSUMER DEFENSIVEEDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

The Big Picture

ATA Creativity Global is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 280M with 10% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -304.0% profit margin.

Key Findings

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -304.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact ATA Creativity Global.

Bottom Line

ATA Creativity Global is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions

Total Buys
0
Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:26:25 AM

About ATA Creativity Global(AACG)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES

Country

China

ATA Creativity Global, provides educational services to individual students through its network of training centers in China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.