KC (Kingsoft Cloud Holdings) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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KC Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd KC
65 GF Score
Price $9.80
GF Value $8.24
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Profitability Rank?

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings KC -2.58% 65 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates KC with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.24 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.14%. As of today, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


KC vs GRND, NIQ, PDFS: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Profitability Rank vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-24.101 / 392.294
=-6.14 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to GRND and NIQ?
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Software industry. Historically, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Software company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Software industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kingsoft Cloud Holdings and its competitors. Kingsoft Cloud Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingsoft Cloud Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.24, compared to a current price of $9.80 — trading 18.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Kingsoft Cloud Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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 Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingsoft Cloud Holdings stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $9.80 is trading 18.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.24. GuruFocus considers Kingsoft Cloud Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KC:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.24 vs. price of $9.80 (18.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Business Description

Address No. 33 Xierqi Middle Road, Building D, Xiaomi Science and Technology Park, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100085
Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Ltd is an independent cloud service provider in China. It provides integrated cloud-based services including cloud computing, storage, and delivery. Its products and services are Security, Database, Data Analysis, Networking, and others. Its solutions are medical, government affairs, finance, media, education, gaming, Vehicle solutions, and others.
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