Kingsoft Cloud shares drop 40% after InvestingPro’s overvaluation alert

Published 19/10/2025, 12:02
Kingsoft Cloud shares drop 40% after InvestingPro’s overvaluation alert

Investing.com’s Fair Value models demonstrated their predictive power once again, successfully identifying Kingsoft Cloud Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:KC) as significantly overvalued in February 2025. The subsequent price movement validated this analysis, with the stock declining approximately 40% over the following eight months, highlighting the importance of timing in investment decisions. For investors seeking similar opportunities, our Most overvalued list continues to identify potentially overextended stocks.

Kingsoft Cloud, a leading Chinese cloud service provider, has been riding the artificial intelligence wave with its enterprise cloud solutions. When InvestingPro’s Fair Value models flagged the stock on February 23, 2025, it was trading at $20.67, following a remarkable six-month rally that saw the stock price more than double. Despite positive business momentum, our models indicated a significant disconnect between the stock’s market value and its intrinsic worth.

The company’s fundamentals showed mixed signals at the time of analysis, with revenue of $1.07 billion and negative earnings per share of -$1.10. While the top line was growing, our Fair Value analysis suggested the market was pricing in overly optimistic expectations, particularly given the competitive landscape in the cloud services sector.

The subsequent price action proved our analysis correct, with KC shares steadily declining to their current price of $12.39. Interestingly, during this period, the company’s fundamental performance actually improved, with revenue growing to $1.18 billion and EBITDA more than doubling to $128.26 million. This highlights that even growing companies can be poor investments if purchased at excessive valuations.

Recent developments have supported our initial thesis. While Kingsoft Cloud reported better-than-expected Q2 2025 earnings and received several analyst upgrades based on AI potential, the stock’s valuation adjustment continued. A significant share offering announcement further pressured the price, demonstrating how our Fair Value model successfully anticipated the stock’s vulnerability to multiple compression.

InvestingPro’s Fair Value methodology combines multiple valuation approaches, including discounted cash flow analysis, peer comparisons, and historical trading ranges, while considering company-specific factors such as growth rates and profit margins. This comprehensive approach helps investors identify both overvalued and undervalued opportunities before the market recognizes the mispricing.

For investors looking to access similar analytical tools and insights, InvestingPro offers a comprehensive suite of features including Fair Value analysis, financial health scores, and real-time alerts. With a track record of successful calls like Kingsoft Cloud, InvestingPro continues to help investors make more informed decisions in today’s dynamic market environment.

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