iFLYTEK Co Ltd
iFLYTEK Co Ltd develops and provides intelligent speech and language technologies, including speech recognition, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence solutions for enterprise and consumer applications.
Business. iFLYTEK Co Ltd (002230.SZ) is a technology company operating in the Software & IT Services sector, 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 002230.SZ.
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14 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Peers
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-28 · estimated · ServiceNow (NOW)
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-28 · estimated · Salesforce (CRM)
- Macro
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Iflytek Co Ltd (002230.SZ) has undergone a significant update to its corporate taxonomy, with its primary activity now explicitly classified as "Software" and its economic sector identified as "Technology." This structural clarification, marked as a medium-severity change, provides a definitive framework for understanding the company's operational focus within the broader tech landscape. Alongside these classification updates, the company’s risk profile has been formally established with new assessments for dilution and liquidity. Dilution risk is currently rated as "low," suggesting a stable capital structure with minimal immediate threat of share value erosion from new issuances. Conversely, liquidity risk is assessed at "medium," indicating that while the company maintains operational fluidity, investors should monitor cash flow dynamics and market depth more closely than in low-risk scenarios. These risk assessments are contextualized by the company's current market presence, which includes coverage by four analysts and one listed officer. The absence of index membership and top holder data in the current snapshot suggests a specific niche or emerging status in terms of institutional aggregation and concentrated ownership, which may influence trading volatility and analyst attention. The establishment of these baseline metrics—spanning sector classification, dilution stability, and liquidity conditions—serves as a foundational reference point for future financial analysis. By defining Iflytek’s position within the software and technology sectors while quantifying its key financial risks, this update enables more precise benchmarking against peers and clearer evaluation of its strategic trajectory.
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iFLYTEK Co Ltd (002230.SZ) is a technology company operating in the Software & IT Services sector, 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 002230.SZ.
iFLYTEK maintains a market capitalization of CNY 118.3 billion with a price-to-earnings ratio of 140.94 and a price-to-book ratio of 6.29. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium risk, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt. Free cash flow is negative at CNY -280.96 million, while capital expenditures totaled CNY -3.15 billion in the latest period.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 4.47% and a return on assets of 1.87%, both below the median for the Software industry. Operating income of CNY 584.70 million represents a 2.15% margin on revenue of CNY 27.11 billion, with gross profit margin at 42.32%. These figures suggest underperformance relative to industry benchmarks.
Geographic and segment exposure is not explicitly disclosed in the available data, but the company's primary business is concentrated in intelligent speech and language technologies. Revenue concentration in a single product line or geographic region could pose a material risk if not diversified.
Outlook data indicates a revenue growth trajectory of 1.2% year-over-year for the current fiscal year, with a projected 2.4% increase in the following year. This modest growth is supported by a historical revenue CAGR of 1.8% over the past five years. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of CNY 60.47, suggesting a potential upside of 22.7% from the current market price of CNY 49.25.
Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk due to negative net cash and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the basic shares outstanding. Adjustments to valuation metrics have not been applied, indicating a clean capital structure.
Recent filings and transcripts do not disclose material events that would significantly alter the company's risk profile or strategic direction. The absence of recent major announcements suggests a stable but slow-moving business environment.
Iflytek Co Ltd (002230.SZ) has undergone a significant update to its corporate taxonomy, with its primary activity now explicitly classified as "Software" and its economic sector identified as "Technology." This structural clarification, marked as a medium-severity change, provides a definitive framework for understanding the company's operational focus within the broader tech landscape. Alongside these classification updates, the company’s risk profile has been formally established with new assessments for dilution and liquidity. Dilution risk is currently rated as "low," suggesting a stable capital structure with minimal immediate threat of share value erosion from new issuances. Conversely, liquidity risk is assessed at "medium," indicating that while the company maintains operational fluidity, investors should monitor cash flow dynamics and market depth more closely than in low-risk scenarios. These risk assessments are contextualized by the company's current market presence, which includes coverage by four analysts and one listed officer. The absence of index membership and top holder data in the current snapshot suggests a specific niche or emerging status in terms of institutional aggregation and concentrated ownership, which may influence trading volatility and analyst attention. The establishment of these baseline metrics—spanning sector classification, dilution stability, and liquidity conditions—serves as a foundational reference point for future financial analysis. By defining Iflytek’s position within the software and technology sectors while quantifying its key financial risks, this update enables more precise benchmarking against peers and clearer evaluation of its strategic trajectory.
- iFLYTEK's high price-to-earnings ratio of 140.94 suggests overvaluation relative to earnings.
- The company's return on equity of 4.47% is below the Software industry median, indicating suboptimal capital efficiency.
- Negative free cash flow and capital expenditures of CNY -3.15 billion highlight operational cash flow constraints.
- Analysts project a 22.7% upside in share price, with a mean price target of CNY 60.47.
- Liquidity risk is medium due to negative net cash after debt, and dilution risk is low.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,56 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 31,8B CNY |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 928,4M CNY |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- iFLYTEK Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
- iFLYTEK Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26
- iFLYTEK Co Ltd Market data — ESG · 2026-05-26
Ownership & reference
Leadership
- Xiaoru WuPresident, Director
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Intel & risk
4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.
- Dilution risk— → lowlow
- Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
- Activity— → Softwaremedium
- Economic sector— → Technologymedium