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9F Inc.

JFU

9F Inc. NASDAQ
$4.37 0.23% (+0.01)

Market Cap $51.46 M
52w High $9.48
52w Low $1.01
P/E 1.46
Volume 13
Outstanding Shares 11.78M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q2-2025 $76.06M $41.38M $109.28M 143.69% $9.2 $17.35M
Q1-2025 $76.06M $41.38M $109.28M 143.69% $9.2 $17.35M
Q4-2024 $83.6M $55.26M $18.74M 22.42% $1.59 $15.71M
Q3-2024 $83.6M $55.26M $18.74M 22.42% $1.59 $16.81M
Q2-2024 $71.38M $68.53M $6.25M 8.75% $0.53 $-30.74M

What's going well?

The company is consistently profitable, with high gross margins and no debt burden. Revenue and costs are stable, and there is no sign of operational trouble.

What's concerning?

Most of the profit comes from other income, not the main business. Core operating profit is much lower than net income, so results may not be sustainable if other income drops.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q2-2025 $2.84B $4.39B $537.09M $3.8B
Q1-2025 $2.84B $4.39B $537.09M $3.8B
Q4-2024 $2.6B $4.12B $466.47M $3.6B
Q3-2024 $2.6B $4.12B $466.47M $3.6B
Q2-2024 $2.59B $4.11B $507.51M $3.55B

What's financially strong about this company?

The company has a fortress-like balance sheet: $2.84 billion in cash and short-term investments, almost no debt, and very high liquidity. Most assets are tangible and liquid, with no goodwill risk.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Retained earnings are deeply negative, showing a history of losses. There is also no sign of revenue growth or operational improvement in the balance sheet.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2025 $109.28M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q1-2025 $109.28M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q4-2024 $18.74M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q3-2024 $18.74M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Q2-2024 $6.25M $0 $0 $0 $0 $0

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at 9F Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

JFU’s main strengths today are financial and operational rather than strategic. It has sharply improved profitability, with high gross margins and a move from heavy losses to a modest profit. Operating and free cash flow have turned positive, and the balance sheet carries minimal debt with solid, if declining, liquidity. The company also retains experience in digital finance and data analytics, which could be repurposed if a viable new business model gains traction.

! Risks

Key risks are substantial. Revenue has been shrinking for years, indicating a contracting business and possible long‑term relevance issues. Cash reserves are being drawn down by continued net outflows and a smaller asset base, despite improvements in operations. Retained earnings remain heavily negative, reflecting a long history of losses. Strategically, the pivot to a blockchain‑based brokerage is unproven, faces strong regulatory and competitive headwinds, and is clouded by limited disclosure and potential Nasdaq delisting. The lack of R&D spending and opaque pipeline further raise concerns about future growth and differentiation.

Outlook

The outlook for JFU is highly uncertain. The recent financial repair shows that management can cut costs and stabilize the existing platform, giving the company some breathing room in the near term. However, long‑term prospects hinge on whether it can halt the revenue decline and build a credible, scalable business in its new target markets. Without clearer evidence of successful execution on the pivot, sustained innovation, and restored regulatory and investor confidence, the balance of forces points to a cautious, fragile trajectory rather than a clearly defined growth path.