Taoping Inc (TAOP)
NASDAQ:TAOP
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TAOP Stock Chart & Stats
$1.58
-$0.04(-9.57%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.58
-$0.04(-9.57%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.18 - $5.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume194.44K
Average Volume (3M)161.55K
Market Cap
$14.36M
Enterprise Value$9.20M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.17M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.41M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.81
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding9,552,783
10 Day Avg. Volume15,611
30 Day Avg. Volume161,551
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.09
Price to Sales (P/S)0.06
P/FCF Ratio-0.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.64
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.70
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.34
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
Strategic Shift To AI/IoT PlatformTaoping repositioned from lower-margin legacy software to AI-enabled, IoT platform services (smart city, digital media, smart elevator). This structural pivot targets recurring, higher-margin revenue streams and product stickiness that can sustainably improve revenue quality and margins over multiple quarters if execution holds.
Skyladder Acquisition Expands IoT FootprintThe Skyladder purchase brings Shenzhen Smart Skyladder and Tianjin Weida into the group, adding smart-elevator IoT assets and operational subsidiaries. Consolidation improves scale, provides ready customers and data for Taoping's platform, and creates cross-sell/recurring service opportunities that strengthen long-term revenue diversification.
Moderate Leverage And Improved EquityLeverage at roughly half of equity is moderate for a small software/IoT integrator, and shareholders' equity has recovered from negative levels in 2020. This balance-sheet cushion and limited debt burden provide financing flexibility to invest in platform buildout without immediate solvency pressure, aiding multi-quarter strategic execution.
Bears Say
Shrinking Revenue And Margin PressureRevenue declined for two consecutive years (including a sharp drop in 2025) while gross margin compressed materially. Structural revenue shrinkage and margin erosion reduce operating leverage and make it harder to absorb R&D and platform scaling costs, lengthening the timeframe to sustainable profitability absent strong demand recovery.
Persistent Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowThe business has generated negative operating and free cash flow across the reported period, meaning operations do not self-fund investment. Continued cash burn forces reliance on external financing or equity issuance, increasing dilution and liquidity risk and constraining the firm's ability to fund platform investments over the coming quarters.
Widening Losses And Heavily Negative ROENet losses widened materially in 2025, producing a severely negative ROE that can erode equity if persistent. Large recurring losses undermine shareholder value and reduce financial flexibility, raising the probability that further capital raises or restructuring will be needed to sustain the multi-quarter strategic transition.
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What was Taoping Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Taoping Inc lowest stock price was $1.18 and its highest was $5.36 in the past 12 months.
What is Taoping Inc’s market cap?
Taoping Inc’s market cap is $14.36M.
When is Taoping Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Taoping Inc’s earnings last quarter?
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Is Taoping Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Taoping Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Taoping Inc pay dividends?
Taoping Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Taoping Inc’s EPS estimate?
Taoping Inc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Taoping Inc have?
Taoping Inc has 9,552,783 shares outstanding.
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Company Description
Taoping Inc
Taoping Inc. (TAOP) delivers a suite of cloud-powered platforms, resource-sharing utilities, and big data solutions primarily for the Chinese market. Its offerings cater to diverse sectors within the People's Republic of China, including new media, education, residential community management, and the burgeoning elevator Internet of Things (IoT) industry. The company's operations are segmented into three core areas: Cloud-Based Technology, Blockchain Technology, and Traditional Information Technology. Through its cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offerings, Taoping automates the intricate workflow between advertising agencies and their clients. This includes streamlining the creation of new projects, proposal submissions, revisions and approvals, online payment processing, remote advertisement content uploads, and detailed performance tracking and analysis. Furthermore, Taoping engages in project-specific technology ventures and services for public sector entities. It also provides integrated hardware and software solutions, encompassing vital information technology infrastructure, advanced Internet-enabled display technologies, and robust IoT platforms. These comprehensive solutions, along with associated maintenance and support, serve a broad clientele, including governmental organizations, educational institutions, residential property management firms, media companies, transportation providers, healthcare systems, and various private enterprises. In the realm of out-of-home (OOH) advertising, the company operates a digital advertising distribution network powered by cloud-application-terminal and IoT technologies, coupled with a platform for sharing media resources. Its portfolio also includes Taoping Net, an advertising-resources trading service that connects screen owners, advertisers, and consumers, as well as the Taoping App, enabling customers to distribute and manage advertisements directly from their mobile devices. Additionally, Taoping is involved in cryptocurrency mining and offers a range of blockchain-related services. Founded in 1993, the company was initially known as China Information Technology, Inc. before officially adopting the name Taoping Inc. in June 2018. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.