ATA Creativity Global (AACG) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 35/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
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ATA Creativity Global (AACG) slipped -1.51% to $0.65, trading at 8% of its 52-week range ($0.58 – $1.48). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Across 51 tracked Real Estate securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ATA Creativity Global (AACG) ranks #47 by composite RQD confidence (35/100, grade D-) and #33 by equity capitalization ($44.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, IH leads on earnings valuation at 4.4x trailing P/E, while IH leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 67.9% gross margin. LFS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 71/100 (B-) compared with AACG at 35/100 (D-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AACG
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ATA Creativity Global | D- | 35/100 | — | 48.6% | -35.0% | -1.51% | $44.5M | Benchmark Subject |
| YOUL Youlife Group Inc. | D | 47/100 | 5.9x | 10.4% | 0.9% | -10.41% | $36.3M | /youl-vs-aacg → |
| LFS LEIFRAS Co. Ltd. | B- | 71/100 | 19.6x | 29.5% | 26.5% | 0.00% | $54.9M | /lfs-vs-aacg → |
| IH iHuman Inc. each representing five (Class A) | C | 64/100 | 4.4x | 67.9% | 85.0% | +1.72% | $60.3M | /ih-vs-aacg → |
| STG Sunlands Technology Group representing (Class A) | D | 51/100 | — | 86.9% | 80.4% | 0.00% | $32.7M | /stg-vs-aacg → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ATA Creativity Global (AACG) reported GAAP revenue of $38.3M (+4.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $36.7M , and +22.8% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$6.9M, operating cash flow of -$2.3M, and free cash flow of -$2.4M (+23.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, AACG closed FY2025 with $58.4M in total assets against $2.1M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $38.3M | -$6.9M | -$2.3M | -$2.4M | $58.4M | $2.1M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $36.7M | -$4.9M | -$458.3K | -$3.2M | $62.6M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $31.2M | -$4.7M | $1.2M | $1.2M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-01, ATA Creativity Global (NASDAQ: AACG) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 35/100 at a spot price of $0.65 (-1.51% 1D, market cap $44.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 5/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 7/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, AACG ranks #47 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), AACG carries a Roarable D- (35/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 48.6%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, YOUL (Youlife Group Inc.) holds a D grade (47/100 RQD, P/E 5.9x, ROIC 0.9%, cap $36.3M) and LFS (LEIFRAS Co. Ltd.) posts a B- grade (71/100 RQD, P/E 19.6x, ROIC 26.5%, cap $54.9M). Among the 5-stock peer group, IH leads on earnings multiple (4.4x) while IH leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).
Per AACG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001420529), ATA Creativity Global generated $38.3M in revenue (+4.4% YoY), -$6.9M in net income, and -$2.4M in free cash flow against $58.4M in total assets and $2.1M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Real Estate with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
AACG last traded at $0.65 (-1.51% on volume of 10,759 shares), positioning the stock -19.75% below its 50-day simple moving average ($0.81) and -32.99% below its 200-day simple moving average ($0.97). Across its 52-week range of $0.58 to $1.48, AACG sits at the 7.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 42.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($1.00 to $0.73).
Why AACG Stock slipped -1.51% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-35% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.