Chegg Inc

Chegg Inc maintains a conservative capital structure with zero debt relative to equity, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0. The company holds $31.1 million in cash and equivalents against total liabilities of $158.4 million, providing a current liquidity buffer. However, the balance sheet reflects total assets of $278.0 million and total equity of $119.6 million, indicating a modest asset base. The market capitalization stands at $112.1 million, trading at a price-to-book ratio of 0.94, which suggests the market values the company near its tangible book value. The enterprise value to revenue multiple is 0.25, reflecting a deep discount likely driven by profitability concerns.

Profitability metrics indicate significant operational challenges, with the company reporting an operating loss of $116.9 million and a net loss of $103.4 million on revenues of $376.9 million. The return on equity is -71.65%, and the return on assets is -30.83%, both of which are severely negative. While gross profit stands at $224.8 million, implying a gross margin of approximately 59.6%, the operating expenses exceed gross margins substantially, leading to negative operating income. The company’s return metrics are well below typical industry medians for profitable consumer services firms, highlighting a structural profitability gap.

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Free cash flow improved by 93.6% year-over-year to negative $52.9 million, indicating a significant reduction in cash burn.

Net income surged 87.6% year-over-year to a loss of $103.4 million, showing improved profitability relative to the prior period.

Long-term debt decreased significantly to $53.8 million in FY2026, reducing leverage and potential interest expense burdens.

Operating income improved by 84.8% year-over-year to a loss of $109.0 million, suggesting better operational cost management.

Debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.0, indicating no long-term debt relative to equity in the latest reported period.

The company faces high credit risk, signaling potential difficulties in meeting financial obligations or securing financing.

Revenue $63.3M, −47,9% YoY; Operating income +98,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $63.3M, −47,9% YoY
• ▍Operating income +98,2% YoY
• ▍Net income +101,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +170,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin 0.4%

Revenue $72.7M, −49,4% YoY; Operating income −339,1% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $72.7M, −49,4% YoY
• ▍Operating income −339,1% YoY
• ▍Net income −435,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −61 790,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin -45.1%

Revenue $77.7M, −43,1% YoY; Operating income +92,3% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $77.7M, −43,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income +92,3% YoY
• ▍Net income +91,8% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +95,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin -22.5%

Revenue $105.1M, −35,6% YoY; Operating income +92,5% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $105.1M, −35,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income +92,5% YoY
• ▍Net income +94,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +95,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin -33.9%

Revenue $121.4M; Operating income -$29.0M.

• ▍Revenue $121.4M
• ▍Operating income -$29.0M
• ▍Net margin -14.4%

Revenue $143.5M; Operating income -$7.8M.

• ▍Revenue $143.5M
• ▍Operating income -$7.8M
• ▍Net margin -4.3%

Revenue $136.6M; Operating income -$222.3M.

• ▍Revenue $136.6M
• ▍Operating income -$222.3M
• ▍Net margin -155.7%

Revenue $163.1M; Operating income -$485.0M.

• ▍Revenue $163.1M
• ▍Operating income -$485.0M
• ▍Net margin -378.1%

Revenue $376.9M, −39,0% YoY; Operating income +84,8% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $376.9M, −39,0% YoY
• ▍Operating income +84,8% YoY
• ▍Net income +87,6% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +93,7% YoY
• ▍Net margin -27.4%

Revenue $617.6M, −13,8% YoY; Operating income −4 042,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $617.6M, −13,8% YoY
• ▍Operating income −4 042,6% YoY
• ▍Net income −4 704,3% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −1 386,0% YoY
• ▍Net margin -135.5%

Revenue $716.3M, −6,6% YoY; Operating income −82,2% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $716.3M, −6,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −82,2% YoY
• ▍Net income −93,2% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −74,2% YoY
• ▍Net margin 2.5%

Revenue $766.9M, −1,2% YoY; Operating income +227 824,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue $766.9M, −1,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income +227 824,4% YoY
• ▍Net income +18 387,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +876,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 34.8%