Meitu Inc (DE:M5U)
FRANKFURT:M5U
M5U Stock Chart & Stats
€0.52
>-€0.01(-2.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€0.52
>-€0.01(-2.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€0.44 - €1.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)6.28K
Market Cap
€2.23B
Enterprise Value€16.33B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€4.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€1.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.7
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding4,586,179,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,660
30 Day Avg. Volume6,278
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.54
Price to Book (P/B)4.31
Price to Sales (P/S)6.33
P/FCF Ratio20.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€0.93Price Target Upside78.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.03
Revenue Forecast (FY)€543.98M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Subscriber GrowthMeitu shows durable top-line expansion and recurring monetization: strong FY2025 revenue growth and a 34% rise in paying subscribers underpin predictable subscription cash flows. Core product and international gains indicate scalable distribution and reduced single‑market concentration over the medium term.
High Margins & Cash GenerationSustained high gross margins (~73–74%) together with materially improved free cash flow provide structural financial flexibility. Strong FCF enables reinvestment in AI, supports the HKD 300m buyback, and cushions the business during reinvestment cycles, lowering refinancing and liquidity risk.
AI/Product Differentiation & Global TractionEarly adoption of AI agents and productivity tools demonstrates product differentiation and path to higher ARPU. Strong productivity subscription growth and favorable agent engagement metrics indicate stickiness and a shift toward higher‑value monetization, supporting longer‑term mix improvement outside ad reliance.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionDespite high gross margins, operating and net margins meaningfully declined in 2025, reflecting rising costs and mix shifts. Persistent margin pressure would erode cash generation and return on investment, making profitability more sensitive to slower revenue or higher ongoing AI/compute expenses.
Rising LeverageLeverage increased materially from prior years, reducing the balance sheet cushion. Higher debt relative to equity limits flexibility to fund growth via debt, raises servicing costs in adverse scenarios, and reduces tolerance for profit volatility or one‑time charges tied to financing instruments.
Ad Stagnation & MAU ModerationFlat advertising revenue and only modest MAU growth constrain diversification of revenue. This increases reliance on productivity subscriptions and ARPU gains to sustain growth; any slowdown in productivity adoption or international engagement would heighten execution risk and pressure overall growth durability.
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M5U FAQ
What was Meitu Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meitu Inc lowest stock price was €0.44 and its highest was €1.31 in the past 12 months.
What is Meitu Inc’s market cap?
Meitu Inc’s market cap is €2.23B.
When is Meitu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meitu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Meitu Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Meitu Inc released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported €0.009 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.015 by -€0.006.
Is Meitu Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meitu Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Meitu Inc pay dividends?
Meitu Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Meitu Inc’s EPS estimate?
Meitu Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Meitu Inc have?
Meitu Inc has 4,586,179,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Meitu Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Meitu Inc reported an EPS of €0.009 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.015. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Meitu Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:M5U
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Meitu Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
€0.93 (78.88% Upside)
€0.93 (78.88% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
181.63%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
11.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
37.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Meitu Inc
Meitu, Inc., an investment holding firm, functions as an internet enterprise with a global reach, primarily operating in the People's Republic of China. Its core business revolves around a suite of popular photo and social media applications, such as the widely recognized Meitu app, BeautyCam, BeautyPlus, Meipai, MeituEve, Airbrush, and MeituGenius. Beyond these applications, the company generates revenue through various offerings, including digital advertising, premium VIP subscriptions, image-based software-as-a-service (SaaS), value-added internet services, influencer promotional campaigns, and advertising agency solutions. Furthermore, Meitu extends its operations into information technology and online talent acquisition services, alongside developing and managing its diverse app portfolio. The company also maintains a presence in the smart hardware sector. Established in 2008, Meitu, Inc. is based in Xiamen, China.
M5U Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed robust operating and product momentum: double‑digit revenue growth, strong core product expansion (+41.6% YoY), large increases in adjusted net profit (+64.7% YoY), meaningful subscriber growth (paying subscribers +34.1%, productivity paying subscribers +67.4%), and clear globalization traction. Management also disclosed rising costs, modest margin compression, flat advertising revenue, a noncash accounting charge impacting IFRS profit, and a small operational disclosure lapse. Management articulated a clear strategy (productivity + globalization, model‑agnostic approach, AI agents) and provided guidance to control expenses while shifting revenue mix to higher‑value productivity offerings. On balance, the positive growth, improving monetization and global product wins outweigh the transitory negatives and one‑offs reported.View all DE:M5U earnings summariesM5U Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€0.93
▲(78.88% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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