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Origin Agritech Limited (SEED)
NASDAQ:SEED
SEED Stock Chart & Stats
$1.32
-$0.10(-5.19%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.32
-$0.10(-5.19%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.74 - $2.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume43.60K
Average Volume (3M)2.25M
Market Cap
$12.87M
Enterprise Value$92.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$15.91M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$54.27M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.30
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.50
Shares Outstanding12,143,526
10 Day Avg. Volume6,011,928
30 Day Avg. Volume2,246,586
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-2.76
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
P/FCF Ratio-1.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap7.19
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.02
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.43
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.71
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Focused Seed And Trait Business ModelOrigin Agritech’s core business of breeding, trait development, and seed commercialization targets recurring demand from farmers. A focused seed-and-trait model supports repeatable revenue from seasonal seed cycles and licensing, underpinning durable revenue potential versus one-off product sales.
Demonstrated Ability To Reach Profitability HistoricallyPrior profitable periods (2023–2024) indicate the business can achieve positive margins when product mix, pricing and costs align. This suggests operational leverage and scalable cost structure that can restore profitability if revenue and gross margin recover.
Capital Injection To Fund R&D ExpansionA $2.8M private placement earmarked for R&D expands funding for trait and variety development, directly supporting long-term competitiveness and product pipeline depth, which are critical for sustained seed sales and licensing opportunities in an innovation-driven sector.
Bears Say
Stressed Balance Sheet With Negative EquityNegative equity and a material 2025 debt increase reduce financial flexibility and raise refinancing and dilution risk. A fragile capital structure limits investment capacity, increases cost of capital, and can constrain long-term strategic options during industry cycles.
Consistent Cash Burn And Weak Operating Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flow means the business cannot self-fund growth or R&D reliably. Persistent cash burn forces reliance on external financing, which may dilute shareholders or restrict long-term investments if capital access tightens.
Volatile Revenue And Sharp Profitability ReversalMaterial swings in revenue and a sudden move to a large net loss undermine predictability of earnings and margins. Such volatility complicates strategic planning, weakens lender confidence, and raises execution risk for product commercialization and market expansion.
Origin Agritech News
SEED FAQ
What was Origin Agritech Limited’s price range in the past 12 months?
Origin Agritech Limited lowest stock price was $0.74 and its highest was $2.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Origin Agritech Limited’s market cap?
Origin Agritech Limited’s market cap is $12.87M.
When is Origin Agritech Limited’s upcoming earnings report date?
Origin Agritech Limited’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Origin Agritech Limited’s earnings last quarter?
Origin Agritech Limited released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2026. The company reported -$0.496 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.496.
Is Origin Agritech Limited overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Origin Agritech Limited’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Origin Agritech Limited pay dividends?
Origin Agritech Limited does not currently pay dividends.
What is Origin Agritech Limited’s EPS estimate?
Origin Agritech Limited’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Origin Agritech Limited have?
Origin Agritech Limited has 12,143,526 shares outstanding.
What happened to Origin Agritech Limited’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Origin Agritech Limited reported an EPS of -$0.496 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.692%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Origin Agritech Limited?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SEED
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Origin Agritech Limited
Origin Agritech Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates an agricultural biotechnology and an e-commerce platform in the People's Republic of China. The company engages in crop seed breeding and genetic improvement activities. It develops, produces, and distributes hybrid crop seeds, as well as develops hybrid seed technology. The company also operates an e-commerce platform, which provides range of products, including agricultural seed products that comprise corn, rice, and vegetable seeds; other agricultural inputs, such as fertilizers and agricultural chemicals; foods; household products; and other consumer products to farmers through online and mobile ordering. It has a collaboration agreement with Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, the National Maize Improvement Center, China Agricultural University, and Zhejiang University. Origin Agritech Limited was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.
SEED Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant revenue growth and technological advancements, such as the GMO safety certificate and gene editing breakthroughs. However, these were tempered by challenges including decreased net income and increased expenses.View all SEED earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.07% Mutual Funds
0.47% Other Institutional Investors
99.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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