Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for ATA Creativity Global (AACG) - $1.15 as of 1/28/2026 4:15:15 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
-4 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for AACG
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for AACG
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for AACG
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for AACG
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for AACG (-4 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 0 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | -10 |
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Financial Details for AACG
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | AACG |
| Company Name | ATA Creativity Global |
| Country | N/A |
| Description | ATA Creativity Global (AACG) is a prominent educational services provider based in Beijing, China, specializing in the cultivation of creativity and critical thinking through innovative, technology-driven learning solutions. The company operates a robust network of training centers, integrating traditional educational methodologies with modern techniques to deliver high-quality educational experiences. Positioned within the dynamic Chinese education sector, ATA is well-equipped to capitalize on the increasing demand for advanced learning solutions, thereby reinforcing its significance and influence in the evolving market landscape. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 3/24/2026 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 1.15 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 1.27 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/28/2026 4:15:15 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 19,185 |
| Average Daily Volume | 20,592 |
| 52-Week High | 2.58 |
| 52-Week Low | 0.71 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 61.97% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | N/A |
| Industry PE | 15.67 |
| Sector PE | 29.50 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 17.04 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 0.38 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 15.47 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 49.45 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.33 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 3.05 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 0.27 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 4.32 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 2.55 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 3.26 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 0.13 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.70 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.50 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | N/A |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | N/A |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 31,772,500 |
| Market Capitalization | 36,538,375 |
| Institutional Ownership | N/A |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 8/27/2018 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.0000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 6.0000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 0.00 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 23.53 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 2,801.66% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 0 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 1,363.41% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 292.23% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 292.23% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 5.13% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | N/A |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 58.50% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | -7.24% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | -0.04 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | -0.39 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | -0.16 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | -8,487,266 |
| Net Income Past Year | -36,098,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -33,660,245 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 0.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 22.35% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | -15.70% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 96,807,261 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 36,524,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 60,167,232 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 96,807,261 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 36,524,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 0 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 0 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 0 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 1.00 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.00 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 79,710,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 113,037,868 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 58,885,029 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | -1,021,759 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | -0.03 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | -23,370,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 6,511,372 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.00 |
| Has Options | False |
| Liquidity Rating | None |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 0.05 |
| MACD Signal | 0.03 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.71 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 1.13 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 1.54 |
| Beta | 1.04 |
| RSI | 57.07 |
| 50-Day SMA | 1.10 |
| 150-Day SMA | 0.00 |
| 200-Day SMA | 1.22 |
System |
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| Modified | 2/3/2026 4:15:31 PM EST |