Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) Current Ratio: 1.28 (As of Mar. 2026) — 30% Below Median

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STU:0C9 Cheetah Mobile Inc STU:0C9
49 GF Score
Price €2.62
GF Value €5.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Cheetah Mobile Current Ratio?

Cheetah Mobile STU:0C9 -0.76% 49 Current Ratio is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 1.82. GuruFocus rates STU:0C9 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 566 Interactive Media companies, Cheetah Mobile ranks worse than 73.32% on this metric.

The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Cheetah Mobile's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.

Cheetah Mobile has a current ratio of 1.28. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:0C9' s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.23   Med: 1.82   Max: 3.25
Current: 1.28

During the past 13 years, Cheetah Mobile's highest Current Ratio was 3.25. The lowest was 1.23. And the median was 1.82.

STU:0C9's Current Ratio is ranked worse than
73.32% of 566 companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.295 vs STU:0C9: 1.28

Cheetah Mobile  (STU:0C9) Current Ratio Explanation

The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.

Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.

The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.

If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.


Cheetah Mobile Current Ratio Related Terms


Cheetah Mobile Current Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cheetah Mobile Current Ratio Chart

Cheetah Mobile Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Current Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.92 1.76 1.27 1.23 1.27

Cheetah Mobile Quarterly Data
Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Current Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.28 1.25 1.27 1.27 1.28

STU:0C9 vs WSHP, TEAD, LVO: Current Ratio Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Cheetah Mobile Current Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio falls into.


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Cheetah Mobile Current Ratio Calculation

The current ratio is mainly used to give an idea of the company's ability to pay back its short-term liabilities with its short-term assets.

Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Current Ratio (A: Dec. 2025 )=Total Current Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )/Total Current Liabilities (A: Dec. 2025 )
=392.104/309.118
=1.27

Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Current Ratio (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Total Current Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Total Current Liabilities (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=372.388/291.543
=1.28

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Current Ratio →
What does a Current Ratio of 1.28 mean?
Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) has a Current Ratio of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. This is 30% below median its historical median of 1.82. Over the past decade, Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 3.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #415 out of 566 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 73.3%.
Is Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio too high?
Cheetah Mobile's current Current Ratio of 1.28 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.23 to a high of 3.25. The Interactive Media industry median Current Ratio is 2.30. Cheetah Mobile's value of 1.28 is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #415 out of 566 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cheetah Mobile has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cheetah Mobile's Current Ratio compare to WSHP and TEAD?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Cheetah Mobile ranks #415 out of 566 companies for Current Ratio. This places Cheetah Mobile in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 2.30. Cheetah Mobile's value of 1.28 is 44.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Cheetah Mobile's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.23 to 3.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.82 vs. the industry median of 2.30, Cheetah Mobile has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for an Interactive Media company?
The median Current Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 2.30, based on 566 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cheetah Mobile's current Current Ratio of 1.28 is 44.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Current Ratio is 2.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cheetah Mobile's current Current Ratio is 1.28, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 1.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cheetah Mobile stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.15, compared to a current price of €2.62 — trading 49.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.28, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 1.82 and 44.2% below the Interactive Media industry median of 2.30. Cheetah Mobile's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9), the current Current Ratio is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Cheetah Mobile (STU:0C9) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cheetah Mobile stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.62 is trading 49.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.15. GuruFocus considers Cheetah Mobile to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for STU:0C9:

  • Current Ratio: 1.28 (30% below median its 10-year median of 1.82)
  • GF Value™: €5.15 vs. price of €2.62 (49.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 44.2% below the Interactive Media median (#415 of 566)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:0C9 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cheetah Mobile Business Description

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Cheetah Mobile Inc along with its subsidiaries provides comprehensive products and services on PCs and mobile devices. It generates revenue from utility-related business, including advertising services and premium membership services. It also provides multi-cloud management platform and overseas advertising agency service. The company operates in two segments: Internet business, and AI and others. The companies products and services includes Robotic Products, Global to B Services etc. The firm's majority of the revenue is derived from the internet business segment that provides mobile advertising services to advertising customers, as well as selling advertisements and referring user traffic on its mobile and PC platforms. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the PRC.
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