Meitu Inc (HK:1357)
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1357 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$4.63
HK$0.04(1.45%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$4.63
HK$0.04(1.45%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$4.10 - HK$12.56
Previous CloseN/A
Volume22.03M
Average Volume (3M)72.77M
Market Cap
HK$21.46B
Enterprise ValueHK$15.21B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$4.87B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$1.46B
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.8
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
Sep 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.13
Shares Outstanding4,586,179,000
10 Day Avg. Volume47,894,230
30 Day Avg. Volume72,773,875
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.77
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
HK$8.38Price Target Upside81.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)0.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$4.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue And Subscriber GrowthSustained double‑digit top‑line growth and a rapidly expanding paying base strengthen recurring revenue and predictability. Large subscriber gains broaden monetization levers (subscriptions, ARPU) and reduce reliance on one‑off channels, supporting durable cash flow and reinvestment over the next several quarters.
High And Improving Gross Margins (~74%)A structurally high gross margin indicates strong product-level economics and pricing power in imaging tools. Maintaining margins above ~70% preserves operating leverage as revenue scales, enabling sustainable cash generation and funding for AI/model investment without immediate margin dilution.
Improved Cash Generation And Shareholder Return SignalManagement’s buyback combined with solid operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025 signals conversion of profit into liquid capital. This strengthens long‑term financial flexibility, supports disciplined capital allocation, and indicates confidence in core business durability and cash conversion trends.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage Vs Prior YearsHigher debt relative to a previously low‑leverage base reduces balance‑sheet resilience if growth or margins slip. Increased fixed obligations constrain runway for opportunistic investment or buybacks and heighten refinancing and interest‑rate sensitivity over the coming 2–6 months.
Rising Costs And Margin PressureLarge year‑over‑year cost increases and a step‑down in operating/net margins indicate structural reinvestment and higher variable platform costs. If revenue mix shifts and compute/API costs remain elevated, margin sustainability and operating leverage could be constrained across the medium term.
Advertising Stagnation & Modest MAU GrowthFlat ad revenue and tepid MAU growth limit diversification of monetization and place more weight on subscription/ARPU gains to drive growth. This elevates execution risk: any slowdown in subscriber or ARPU momentum would more directly hit revenue and cash generation durability.
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1357 FAQ
What was Meitu Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Meitu Inc lowest stock price was HK$4.10 and its highest was HK$12.56 in the past 12 months.
What is Meitu Inc’s market cap?
Meitu Inc’s market cap is HK$21.46B.
When is Meitu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Meitu Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 02, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Meitu Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Meitu Inc released its earnings results on Mar 27, 2026. The company reported HK$0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of HK$0.138 by -HK$0.057.
Is Meitu Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Meitu Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Meitu Inc pay dividends?
Meitu Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of HK$0.05 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.92%. See more information on Meitu Inc dividends here
What is Meitu Inc’s EPS estimate?
Meitu Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.15.
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 HK$0.08 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of HK$0.138. 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 HK:1357
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Meitu Stock Smart Score
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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.
1357 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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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 HK:1357 earnings summaries1357 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$8.38
▲(81.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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