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Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Cheetah Mobile Inc stock (CMCM) is currently trading at $7.03. Cheetah Mobile Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.19. Analyst consensus price target for CMCM is $9.23. WallStSmart rates CMCM as Sell.

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CMCM

Cheetah Mobile Inc

NYSECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$7.03
$0.02 (-0.28%)
52W$3.28
$9.44
Target$9.23+31.3%

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Smart Analysis

Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

42
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 price/sales, price/book, revenue growth. Concerns around market cap and peg ratio. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.1910/10

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

Price/BookValuation
0.7910/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Revenue GrowthGrowth
49.60%10/10

Revenue surging 49.60% year-over-year

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
12.0
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.193
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
0.0485
Undervalued
CMCM Target Price
$9.23
41% Upside

Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 1.1/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-17.50%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

EPS GrowthGrowth
-99.50%0/10

Earnings declining -99.50%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-40.20%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Operating MarginProfitability
1.37%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

PEG RatioValuation
18.252/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Institutional Own.Quality
3.02%2/10

Very low institutional interest at 3.02%

Market CapQuality
$208M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 42/100 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 1.1/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.19), Price/Book (0.79) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 49.60%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (18.25) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -99.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -17.50%, Operating Margin at 1.37%, Profit Margin at -40.20%.

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 -17.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 49.60% strong but requiring continuation.

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 EPS Growth 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.

CMCM Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

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

CMCM's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.19x sits near its historical average of 0.22x (77th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 91% below its historical high of 2.21x set in Aug 2014, and Infinity% above its historical low of 0x in Jun 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.1x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESINTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

The Big Picture

Cheetah Mobile Inc is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 1.1B with 50% growth year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -40.2% profit margin.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 50% YoY, reaching 1.1B. This pace significantly outperforms most INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION peers.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -40.2% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

Misleading Earnings Decline

Earnings fell 100% YoY while revenue grew 50%. This gap usually reflects one-time items (tax benefits, write-offs) in the prior period, not an operational decline.

What to Watch Next

Growth sustainability: can Cheetah Mobile Inc maintain 50%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.96, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Cheetah Mobile Inc.

Bottom Line

Cheetah Mobile Inc is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 50% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin -40.2% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

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
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Total Sells
0

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 12:56:14 PM

About Cheetah Mobile Inc(CMCM)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

Country

China

Cheetah Mobile Inc. is an Internet company in the People's Republic of China, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.

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