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So-Young InternationalSY +4.35%69 Net Cash per Share is $-0.54 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 143 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, So-Young International ranks worse than 699300% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for So-Young International's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 10 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Cash Ratio of So-Young International was 4.63. The lowest was 0.67. And the median was 2.48.
SY's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Industry Median: 8.32 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
So-Young International (NAS:SY) Net Cash per Share Explanation
Ben Graham invested in situations where the company's stock price was lower than its net-cash. He assigned some value to the company's other current asset. The value is called Net Current Asset Value (NCAV). One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Graham's strategy produced similar results.
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So-Young International Net Cash per Share Related Terms
So-Young International Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for So-Young International's Net Cash per Share 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.
SY vs AMWL, LFMD, SPOK: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Health Information Services subindustry, So-Young International's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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.
So-Young International Price-to-Net-Cash vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, So-Young International's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where So-Young International's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
So-Young International Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
So-Young International's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
So-Young International (SY) has a Net Cash per Share of $-0.54 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on So-Young International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #999999 out of 143 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry.
Is So-Young International's Net Cash per Share too high?
So-Young International's current Net Cash per Share is $-0.54. Based on the distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #999999 out of 143 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, So-Young International has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does So-Young International's Net Cash per Share compare to AMWL and LFMD?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, So-Young International ranks #999999 out of 143 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places So-Young International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 8.32. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 8.32, based on 143 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on So-Young International and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 8.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. So-Young International's current Net Cash per Share is $-0.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is So-Young International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International (SY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.58, compared to a current price of $2.42 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-0.54. So-Young International's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For So-Young International (SY), the current Net Cash per Share is $-0.54 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 So-Young International (SY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, So-Young International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.42 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.58.
GuruFocus considers So-Young International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SY:
Net Cash per Share: $-0.54
GF Value™: $1.58 vs. price of $2.42 (52.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
So-Young International Inc is an aesthetic treatment platform in China connecting consumers with online services and offline treatments. Its online platform operates across multiple access points, including mobile app, Weixin mini program, and soyoung.com website, where both consumers and aesthetic practitioners can access media content, an engaging social community and a transparent reservation system. The company has four reportable segments: Aesthetic treatment services group, Platform service group, Wuhan Miracle, and Others. The majority of revenue is derived from the Platform service group, which generates revenue by providing information services and reservation services. All the company's revenues are derived from within the PRC.
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