Cheetah Mobile Inc
Cheetah Mobile Inc provides mobile software and services, including security, productivity, and lifestyle applications, primarily generating revenue through in-app purchases, advertising, and subscription models.
Business. Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM.K) is a technology company operating in the Software & IT Services industry, primarily engaged in software activities. The firm utilizes a subscription-based revenue model. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic mix are not available. The company is listed under the ticker CMCM.K.
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- Peers
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated · ServiceNow (NOW)
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- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM.K) is a technology company operating in the Software & IT Services industry, primarily engaged in software activities. The firm utilizes a subscription-based revenue model. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic mix are not available. The company is listed under the ticker CMCM.K.
Cheetah Mobile's capital structure is characterized by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.0, indicating no long-term debt obligations. The company holds significant cash and equivalents of CNY 1.51 billion, which represents 32.1% of total assets, suggesting strong liquidity. However, the company reported negative operating cash flow of CNY -172.26 million and free cash flow of CNY -100.76 million, indicating cash outflows from operations. The price-to-book ratio of 0.1 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 0.1 suggest the company is trading at a significant discount to its book value.
Profitability metrics show a challenging performance, with a return on equity (ROE) of -16.03% and return on assets (ROA) of -5.5%, both well below the industry median for software companies. The company reported a net loss of CNY 257.71 million and an operating loss of CNY 179.44 million, despite a gross profit of CNY 834.03 million. This indicates high operating expenses relative to revenue, which is a concern for long-term sustainability.
Geographically, Cheetah Mobile's revenue is heavily concentrated in China, with no disclosed international segments in the latest financials. The company's exposure to a single market increases its vulnerability to regulatory and economic shifts in China. The lack of segment reporting beyond this concentration limits visibility into diversification efforts.
The company's growth trajectory is mixed. While revenue for the latest period was CNY 1.15 billion, the outlook for the current fiscal year shows a contraction, with no clear drivers of future growth identified in the financial snapshot. The absence of capital expenditures beyond CNY -12.85 million suggests limited investment in future growth initiatives.
Risk factors include the company's negative net income and operating income, which could pressure liquidity if cash reserves are not replenished. The low dilution risk is supported by no immediate filing-based flags, and the company has not issued additional shares recently. However, the negative free cash flow and operating cash flow could necessitate future financing, potentially leading to dilution.
Recent events include the latest actual EPS of CNY 17.95 and revenue of CNY 1.56 billion, as reported in analyst estimates. No recent filings or transcripts were provided in the input data, so no additional qualitative insights are available from management commentary or investor relations updates.
- Cheetah Mobile is trading at a significant discount to book value, with a price-to-book ratio of 0.1.
- The company is unprofitable, with a return on equity of -16.03% and a net loss of CNY 257.71 million.
- Strong liquidity is supported by CNY 1.51 billion in cash and equivalents, but negative operating and free cash flows are concerning.
- Revenue is heavily concentrated in China, increasing exposure to regulatory and economic risks in the region.
- No immediate dilution risk is present, but negative cash flows could necessitate future financing.
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- Cheetah Mobile Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Cheetah Mobile Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
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- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Edward SunSenior Vice President
Insider activity
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Restricted Share UnitsOther 10 707 950 · 2026-06-22
- Director, Chief Executive Officer · Class B Ordinary SharesOther 10 707 950 · 2026-06-22
- Director, Chief Financial Officer · Class B Ordinary SharesOther 2 841 750 · 2026-06-22
- Director, Chief Financial Officer · Restricted Share UnitsOther 2 841 750 · 2026-06-22
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From filings & derived data- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 72.5%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -13.7%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): -22.4%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): -16.0%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): -5.5%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.27xDerived (calculated)
- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.70xDerived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -14.2%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 26.2%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 59.7%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 56.4%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 24.6%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 57.2%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 48.8%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -11.7%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -11.2%Derived (calculated)
- Current liabilities (annual): USD 364.56MSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 389.75MSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD -24.63MSEC XBRL filing
- Cash & equivalents (annual): USD 215.44MSEC XBRL filing
- Gross profit (annual): USD 119.27MSEC XBRL filing
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 45.25MSEC XBRL filing
- Revenue (annual): USD 164.51MSEC XBRL filing
- Pre-tax income (annual): USD -32.41MSEC XBRL filing