AACG
ATA Creativity Global
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Latest Quote
$1.03
Current Price| Previous Close | $1.12 |
| Open | $1.07 |
| Day High | $1.07 |
| Day Low | $1.02 |
| Volume | 3,815 |
Stock Information
Note: Financial values converted from CNY to USD
| Shares Outstanding | 31.77M |
| Total Debt | $9.49M |
| Cash Equivalents | $13.94M |
| Revenue | $40.30M |
| Net Income | $-1.22M |
| Sector | Consumer Defensive |
| Industry | Education & Training Services |
| Market Cap | $32.73M |
| EPS (TTM) | $-0.04 |
| Exchange | NCM |
📊 Custom Metrics & Score
Score: 5/42| Debt to Equity | 0.44 |
| Debt to Earnings | 0.25 |
| Current Ratio | 0.19 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.15 |
| Avg Revenue Growth | 8.14% |
| Profit Margin | -13.47% |
| Return on Equity | -45.29% |
| Avg FCF Growth | -8.90% |
| FCF Yield | -71.41% |
Score Explanation: The perfect score is 42/42 based on debt levels, profitability, growth rates, and cash flow metrics. FCF Yield is weighted most heavily as it shows what return the business currently generates.
Recent Price History
| Date | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | $1.03 | 3,815 |
| 2026-01-30 | $1.12 | 4,400 |
| 2026-01-29 | $1.14 | 19,200 |
| 2026-01-28 | $1.15 | 4,700 |
| 2026-01-27 | $1.15 | 19,200 |
| 2026-01-26 | $1.10 | 15,800 |
| 2026-01-23 | $1.11 | 17,100 |
| 2026-01-22 | $1.10 | 6,200 |
| 2026-01-21 | $1.07 | 11,100 |
| 2026-01-20 | $1.07 | 35,700 |
| 2026-01-16 | $1.16 | 97,700 |
| 2026-01-15 | $1.02 | 12,100 |
| 2026-01-14 | $1.01 | 12,700 |
| 2026-01-13 | $0.94 | 12,900 |
| 2026-01-12 | $0.94 | 31,600 |
| 2026-01-09 | $0.90 | 8,300 |
| 2026-01-08 | $0.86 | 5,500 |
| 2026-01-07 | $0.81 | 27,900 |
| 2026-01-06 | $0.80 | 14,300 |
| 2026-01-05 | $0.79 | 27,200 |
About ATA Creativity Global
ATA Creativity Global, together with its subsidiaries, provides educational services in China and internationally. The company offers portfolio training services, research-based learning services, overseas study counselling services, in-school art classes through cooperation with high schools and training organizations, junior art education, and other educational services to students. It also provides online courses for students. The company provides its services through partnership with sales channels, internet and mobile advertisement, word of mouth referral, and marketing events and activities. The company was formerly known as ATA Inc. and changed its name to ATA Creativity Global in September 2019. ATA Creativity Global was founded in 1999 and is based in Hefei, China.
📰 Latest News
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ATA Creativity Global First Quarter 2025 Earnings: CN¥0.42 loss per share (vs CN¥0.57 loss in 1Q 2024)
Simply Wall St. • 2025-05-18T12:10:24Z
ATA Creativity Global Full Year 2024 Earnings: CN¥1.14 loss per share (vs CN¥1.07 loss in FY 2023)
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ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Revenue Growth Amidst ...
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Income Statement (Annual)
Revenue
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | $126,795,209 | $106,961,759 | $104,315,856 | $97,413,915 |
| Cost Of Revenue | $126,795,209 | $106,961,759 | $104,315,856 | $97,413,915 |
| Total Revenue | $268,060,162 | $221,618,968 | $206,820,874 | $202,209,465 |
| Operating Revenue | $268,060,162 | $221,618,968 | $206,490,685 | $202,209,465 |
Expenses
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenses | $311,104,318 | $263,114,872 | $263,407,438 | $268,598,948 |
| Other Income Expense | $-457,142 | $-4,876 | $1,314,063 | $27,329,108 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | $1,001,735 | $978,530 | $756,886 | $1,110,681 |
| Total Other Finance Cost | $-1,001,735 | $-978,530 | $-756,886 | $-1,110,681 |
| Operating Expense | $184,309,109 | $156,153,113 | $159,091,582 | $171,185,033 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $-174,931 | $-30,865 | $-16,515 | $-22,018 |
| Selling And Marketing Expense | $99,892,804 | $78,737,492 | $75,265,726 | $66,149,460 |
| General And Administrative Expense | $80,888,058 | $72,816,606 | $77,051,580 | $93,256,046 |
Income & Earnings
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | $-36,097,777 | $-33,660,245 | $-47,892,909 | $-33,649,593 |
| Net Interest Income | $1,001,735 | $978,530 | $756,886 | $1,110,681 |
| Normalized Income | $-35,709,206 | $-33,656,198 | $-49,062,425 | $-59,885,537 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | $-36,097,777 | $-33,660,245 | $-47,892,909 | $-33,649,593 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | $-43,044,156 | $-41,495,904 | $-56,586,564 | $-66,389,483 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | $-36,097,777 | $-33,660,245 | $-47,892,909 | $-33,649,593 |
| Net Income | $-36,097,777 | $-33,660,245 | $-47,892,909 | $-33,649,593 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | $-36,097,872 | $-33,710,541 | $-48,594,231 | $-36,410,117 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | $-36,097,872 | $-33,710,541 | $-48,594,231 | $-36,410,117 |
| Pretax Income | $-42,499,563 | $-40,522,250 | $-54,515,615 | $-37,949,694 |
| Special Income Charges | $-438,153 | $0 | $1,308,627 | $27,542,154 |
| Operating Income | $-43,044,156 | $-41,495,904 | $-56,586,564 | $-66,389,483 |
| Gross Profit | $141,264,953 | $114,657,209 | $102,505,018 | $104,795,550 |
| Net Income Discontinuous Operations | - | - | - | $0 |
Per Share Metrics
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diluted EPS | $-1.14 | $-1.08 | $-1.52 | $-1.14 |
| Basic EPS | $-1.14 | $-1.08 | $-1.52 | $-1.14 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | $-68,571 | $-829 | $144,547 | $1,093,164 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Normalized EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $-18,360,542 | $-19,506,646 | $-35,309,961 | $-70,693,111 |
| Total Unusual Items | $-457,142 | $-4,876 | $1,314,063 | $27,329,108 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | $-457,142 | $-4,876 | $1,314,063 | $27,329,108 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | $24,226,472 | $21,984,382 | $22,590,666 | $23,025,480 |
| EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $-18,817,684 | $-19,511,522 | $-33,995,898 | $-43,364,003 |
| EBIT | $-43,044,156 | $-41,495,904 | $-56,586,564 | $-66,389,483 |
| Diluted Average Shares | $31,664,717 | $31,166,894 | $31,508,493 | $29,517,187 |
| Basic Average Shares | $31,664,717 | $31,166,894 | $31,508,493 | $29,517,187 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | $-36,097,777 | $-33,660,245 | $-47,892,909 | $-33,649,593 |
| Minority Interests | $95 | $50,296 | $701,322 | $2,760,524 |
| Tax Provision | $-6,401,691 | $-6,811,709 | $-5,921,384 | $-1,539,577 |
| Gain On Sale Of Business | $-438,153 | $0 | $1,308,627 | $33,542,154 |
| Gain On Sale Of Security | $-18,989 | $-4,876 | $5,436 | $-213,046 |
| Research And Development | $3,703,178 | $4,629,880 | $6,790,791 | $11,801,545 |
| Selling General And Administration | $180,780,862 | $151,554,098 | $152,317,306 | $159,405,506 |
| Other Gand A | $80,888,058 | $72,816,606 | $77,051,580 | $93,256,046 |
| Write Off | - | $0 | $0 | $6,000,000 |
| Impairment Of Capital Assets | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Provision For Doubtful Accounts | - | - | $0 | $0 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Assets
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Tangible Assets | $-162,815,155 | $-142,137,735 | $-129,309,603 | $-100,338,649 |
| Total Assets | $456,927,265 | $448,939,143 | $474,464,769 | $507,175,310 |
| Total Non Current Assets | $390,287,591 | $378,494,252 | $409,202,247 | $431,768,160 |
| Other Non Current Assets | $35,156,141 | $31,691,417 | $28,415,794 | $26,739,026 |
| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | $242,525,603 | $255,175,603 | $272,408,936 | $288,107,741 |
| Other Intangible Assets | $46,236,111 | $58,886,111 | $76,119,444 | $93,352,778 |
| Current Assets | $66,639,674 | $70,444,891 | $65,262,522 | $75,407,150 |
| Other Current Assets | $2,198,052 | $3,094,777 | $2,429,745 | $1,980,372 |
| Prepaid Assets | $10,030,414 | $2,683,926 | $1,419,377 | $998,833 |
| Receivables | $17,887,213 | $4,498,956 | $6,433,201 | $1,088,584 |
| Taxes Receivable | $853,359 | $624,883 | $581,163 | $150,395 |
| Accounts Receivable | $2,712,845 | $2,235,490 | $5,852,038 | $938,189 |
| Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments | $36,523,995 | $60,167,232 | $54,980,199 | $71,339,361 |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents | $36,523,995 | $60,167,232 | $54,980,199 | $71,339,361 |
| Non Current Deferred Assets | - | - | - | $0 |
| Non Current Deferred Taxes Assets | - | - | - | $0 |
Debt
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Debt | $35,206,485 | $22,606,871 | $36,449,192 | $40,717,267 |
| Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $17,120,842 | $9,496,422 | $19,528,763 | $23,365,840 |
| Current Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $18,085,643 | $13,110,449 | $16,920,429 | $17,351,427 |
Liabilities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $377,281,073 | $335,965,436 | $330,950,579 | $316,275,776 |
| Total Non Current Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $22,785,664 | $21,562,935 | $38,408,066 | $48,297,162 |
| Non Current Deferred Liabilities | $5,664,822 | $12,066,513 | $18,879,303 | $24,931,322 |
| Non Current Deferred Taxes Liabilities | $5,664,822 | $12,066,513 | $18,879,303 | $24,931,322 |
| Current Liabilities | $354,495,409 | $314,402,501 | $292,542,513 | $267,978,614 |
| Other Current Liabilities | $33,950,858 | $28,140,915 | $29,437,640 | $23,395,940 |
| Current Deferred Liabilities | $280,036,806 | $252,145,949 | $219,717,574 | $202,453,092 |
| Payables And Accrued Expenses | $22,422,102 | $21,005,188 | $26,466,870 | $24,778,155 |
| Total Tax Payable | $0 | $1,081 | $14,834 | $22,781 |
| Income Tax Payable | $0 | $1,081 | $14,834 | $22,781 |
| Payables | - | $1,081 | $14,834 | $22,781 |
Equity
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Equity | $79,710,448 | $113,037,868 | $143,099,333 | $187,769,092 |
| Total Equity Gross Minority Interest | $79,646,192 | $112,973,707 | $143,514,190 | $190,899,534 |
| Stockholders Equity | $79,710,448 | $113,037,868 | $143,099,333 | $187,769,092 |
| Gains Losses Not Affecting Retained Earnings | $-36,952,183 | $-37,004,507 | $-37,003,085 | $-37,559,847 |
| Other Equity Adjustments | $-36,952,183 | $-37,004,507 | $-37,003,085 | $-37,559,847 |
| Retained Earnings | $-427,806,949 | $-391,709,172 | $-358,048,927 | $-310,156,018 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury Shares Number | $585,358 | $585,358 | $585,358 | $585,358 |
| Ordinary Shares Number | $63,249,096 | $64,000,260 | $63,244,340 | $62,753,840 |
| Share Issued | $63,834,454 | $64,585,618 | $63,829,698 | $63,339,198 |
| Tangible Book Value | $-162,815,155 | $-142,137,735 | $-129,309,603 | $-100,338,649 |
| Invested Capital | $79,710,448 | $113,037,868 | $143,099,333 | $187,769,092 |
| Working Capital | $-287,855,735 | $-243,957,610 | $-227,279,991 | $-192,571,464 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | $35,206,485 | $22,606,871 | $36,449,192 | $40,717,267 |
| Total Capitalization | $79,710,448 | $113,037,868 | $143,099,333 | $187,769,092 |
| Minority Interest | $-64,256 | $-64,161 | $414,857 | $3,130,442 |
| Treasury Stock | $8,201,046 | $8,201,046 | $8,626,894 | $9,818,754 |
| Additional Paid In Capital | $547,915,003 | $545,222,465 | $542,058,092 | $540,583,564 |
| Capital Stock | $4,755,623 | $4,730,128 | $4,720,147 | $4,720,147 |
| Common Stock | $4,755,623 | $4,730,128 | $4,720,147 | $4,720,147 |
| Long Term Capital Lease Obligation | $17,120,842 | $9,496,422 | $19,528,763 | $23,365,840 |
| Current Deferred Revenue | $280,036,806 | $252,145,949 | $219,717,574 | $202,453,092 |
| Current Capital Lease Obligation | $18,085,643 | $13,110,449 | $16,920,429 | $17,351,427 |
| Current Accrued Expenses | $22,422,102 | $21,004,107 | $26,452,036 | $24,755,374 |
| Investments And Advances | $38,000,000 | $38,000,000 | $38,000,000 | $38,000,000 |
| Goodwill | $196,289,492 | $196,289,492 | $196,289,492 | $194,754,963 |
| Net PPE | $74,605,847 | $53,627,232 | $70,377,517 | $78,921,393 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | $-37,633,450 | $-35,827,606 | $-36,261,660 | $-32,924,739 |
| Gross PPE | $112,239,297 | $89,454,838 | $106,639,177 | $111,846,132 |
| Leases | $12,428,593 | $5,564,110 | $8,476,176 | $8,611,042 |
| Other Properties | $35,907,761 | $23,391,247 | $37,616,541 | $42,417,409 |
| Machinery Furniture Equipment | $10,853,730 | $7,450,268 | $7,497,247 | $7,768,468 |
| Buildings And Improvements | $53,049,213 | $53,049,213 | $53,049,213 | $53,049,213 |
| Properties | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Duefrom Related Parties Current | $14,321,009 | $1,638,583 | $0 | - |
Cash Flow Statement (Annual)
Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $-23,370,073 | $6,511,372 | $-16,232,225 | $-36,285,274 |
Operating Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $-3,345,170 | $8,751,473 | $-14,613,887 | $-31,833,685 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Operating Activities | $-3,345,170 | $8,751,473 | $-14,613,887 | $-31,833,685 |
| Operating Gains Losses | $377,167 | $-3,118 | $-1,309,996 | $-33,304,033 |
Investing Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure | $-20,024,903 | $-2,240,101 | $-1,618,338 | $-4,451,589 |
| Investing Cash Flow | $-20,256,729 | $-3,966,486 | $-2,490,103 | $-10,028,992 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities | $-20,256,729 | $-3,966,486 | $-2,490,103 | $-10,028,992 |
Financing Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financing Cash Flow | $-93,699 | $403,439 | $188,212 | $827,516 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Financing Activities | $-93,699 | $403,439 | $188,212 | $827,516 |
| Net Other Financing Charges | $-93,699 | $-68,326 | $-30,731 | $-114,729 |
| Repurchase Of Capital Stock | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Issuance Of Capital Stock | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Net Common Stock Issuance | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Common Stock Issuance | - | - | $0 | $0 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Paid Supplemental Data | $0 | $20,427 | $28,316 | $154,379 |
| End Cash Position | $36,523,995 | $60,167,232 | $54,980,199 | $71,339,361 |
| Beginning Cash Position | $60,167,232 | $54,980,199 | $71,339,361 | $112,723,433 |
| Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes | $52,361 | $-1,393 | $556,616 | $-348,911 |
| Changes In Cash | $-23,695,598 | $5,188,426 | $-16,915,778 | $-41,035,161 |
| Proceeds From Stock Option Exercised | $0 | $471,765 | $218,943 | $232,245 |
| Net Business Purchase And Sale | $-287,876 | $-1,741,235 | $-877,775 | $-5,599,893 |
| Purchase Of Business | $-287,876 | $-1,741,235 | $-877,775 | $-5,599,893 |
| Net PPE Purchase And Sale | $-19,968,853 | $-2,225,251 | $-1,612,328 | $-4,429,099 |
| Sale Of PPE | $56,050 | $14,850 | $6,010 | $22,490 |
| Purchase Of PPE | $-20,024,903 | $-2,240,101 | $-1,618,338 | $-4,451,589 |
| Change In Working Capital | $11,739,022 | $24,225,499 | $17,291,938 | $9,377,371 |
| Change In Other Working Capital | $28,108,019 | $33,423,899 | $18,874,126 | $6,798,577 |
| Change In Other Current Assets | $-3,464,724 | $-3,275,623 | $-1,833,631 | $-3,788,762 |
| Change In Payables And Accrued Expense | $7,396,485 | $-7,152,764 | $10,876,507 | $4,447,178 |
| Change In Accrued Expense | $7,397,566 | $-7,139,011 | $10,884,454 | $4,532,885 |
| Change In Payable | $-1,081 | $-13,753 | $-7,947 | $-85,707 |
| Change In Tax Payable | $-1,081 | $-13,753 | $-7,947 | $-85,707 |
| Change In Income Tax Payable | $-1,081 | $-13,753 | $-7,947 | $-85,707 |
| Change In Prepaid Assets | $-19,823,403 | $-2,386,561 | $-5,711,215 | $675,236 |
| Change In Receivables | $-477,355 | $3,616,548 | $-4,913,849 | $1,245,142 |
| Changes In Account Receivables | $-477,355 | $3,616,548 | $-4,913,849 | $1,245,142 |
| Stock Based Compensation | $2,811,732 | $3,068,041 | $1,459,755 | $1,039,972 |
| Deferred Tax | $-6,401,691 | $-6,812,790 | $-6,052,019 | $-1,562,358 |
| Deferred Income Tax | $-6,401,691 | $-6,812,790 | $-6,052,019 | $-1,562,358 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion | $24,226,472 | $21,984,382 | $22,590,666 | $23,025,480 |
| Depreciation And Amortization | $24,226,472 | $21,984,382 | $22,590,666 | $23,025,480 |
| Net Foreign Currency Exchange Gain Loss | $-3 | $7 | $323 | $213,741 |
| Gain Loss On Sale Of PPE | $-60,983 | $893 | $-1,692 | $24,380 |
| Gain Loss On Sale Of Business | $438,153 | $-4,018 | $-1,308,627 | $-33,542,154 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $-36,097,872 | $-33,710,541 | $-48,594,231 | $-36,410,117 |
| Repayment Of Debt | - | $0 | $0 | $-2,000,000 |
| Issuance Of Debt | - | $0 | $0 | $2,710,000 |
| Interest Paid Supplemental Data | - | $0 | $0 | $25,278 |
| Net Issuance Payments Of Debt | - | $0 | $0 | $710,000 |
| Net Short Term Debt Issuance | - | $0 | $0 | $710,000 |
| Short Term Debt Payments | - | $0 | $0 | $-2,000,000 |
| Short Term Debt Issuance | - | $0 | $0 | $2,710,000 |
| Other Non Cash Items | - | $-4,018 | - | - |
| Asset Impairment Charge | - | $0 | $0 | $6,000,000 |
| Common Stock Payments | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Sale Of Business | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Provisionand Write Offof Assets | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Net Investment Purchase And Sale | - | - | - | $0 |
| Purchase Of Investment | - | - | - | $0 |