KUASF (Kuaishou Technology) Profitability Rank: 5 (As of Mar. 2026) — 25% Above Median

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KUASF Kuaishou Technology KUASF
64 GF Score
Price $5.20
GF Value $8.24
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Kuaishou Technology Profitability Rank?

Kuaishou Technology KUASF 64 Profitability Rank is 5 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 4.00. GuruFocus rates KUASF with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Kuaishou Technology has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Kuaishou Technology's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.23%. As of today, Kuaishou Technology's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Kuaishou Technology Profitability Rank Related Terms


KUASF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kuaishou Technology'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.


Kuaishou Technology Profitability Rank vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kuaishou Technology's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kuaishou Technology's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Kuaishou Technology 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.

Kuaishou Technology has the Profitability Rank of 5.

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.

Kuaishou Technology'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 )
=402.49 / 4891.978
=8.23 %

* 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

Kuaishou Technology has an F-score of 4 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.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 5 mean?
Kuaishou Technology (KUASF) has a Profitability Rank of 5 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 4.00. Over the past decade, Kuaishou Technology's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00.
Is Kuaishou Technology's Profitability Rank too high?
Kuaishou Technology's current Profitability Rank of 5 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 6.00. Overall, Kuaishou Technology has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuaishou Technology's Profitability Rank compare to GOOGL and META?
Kuaishou Technology's Profitability Rank of 5 can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. Historically, Kuaishou Technology's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 6.00 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 an Interactive Media company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Interactive Media 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 Kuaishou Technology and its competitors. Kuaishou Technology's current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 4.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuaishou Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology (KUASF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.24, compared to a current price of $5.20 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 5, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00. Kuaishou Technology's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 Kuaishou Technology (KUASF), the current Profitability Rank is 5 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 Kuaishou Technology (KUASF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuaishou Technology stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $5.20 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.24. GuruFocus considers Kuaishou Technology to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for KUASF:

  • Profitability Rank: 5 (25% above median its 10-year median of 4.00)
  • GF Value™: $8.24 vs. price of $5.20 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 2 warning signs

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


Kuaishou Technology Business Description

Address No. 16, Xierqi West Street, Haidian District, Beijing, CHN, 100085
Kuaishou Technology is a social media platform where users create, watch, and share short-form videos. Approximately half of the company's revenue comes from advertising. Additionally, Kuaishou generates revenue through livestreaming, where fans purchase virtual gifts to tip hosts. The platform also features livestreaming e-commerce, enabling users to buy products showcased in videos, with Kuaishou earning a commission on each transaction. Kuaishou's primary competitors are ByteDance's Douyin and Tencent Video. Notably, Tencent owns a 16% stake in Kuaishou.
64GF Score

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