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Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares

YOUL·NASDAQ

$0.69

+32%
Consumer DefensiveEducation & Training Services

Youlife Group Inc. is a leading blue-collar lifetime service platform in China, integrating vocational education, recruitment, employee management, and marketplace services

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$52.28M
EPS0.5700
P/E Ratio16.92
Earnings Date04/28/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal · Driver · Risk

Signal

High confidence

Valuation multiple is mid-range (P/E 16.9).

Valuation inputs: P/E 16.9, earnings yield +5.9%, momentum +32.2%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE +5.9%, ROIC +0.6%).

Profitability stack: net margin +2.3%, ROE +5.9%, ROIC +0.6%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Risk profile is balanced but has notable pressure points to monitor.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +39.4%, momentum +32.2%, net margin +2.3%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares Fair Value Envelope

YOUL · NASDAQ

Our analysis suggests that YOUL has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $0.6875, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares.

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $0.6875
3Y-118.0%
5Y-118.0%
10Y-118.0%
3Y+156.0%
5Y+156.0%
10Y+156.0%
3Y-146.0%
5Y-146.0%
10Y-146.0%
3Y-169.0%
5Y-169.0%
10Y-169.0%
3Y-138.0%
5Y-138.0%
10Y-138.0%
3Y+26.0%
5Y+26.0%
10Y+26.0%
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Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares Profit Bridge

YOUL · NASDAQ
Revenue1.85B
Cost of Goods Sold (1.66B)
Gross Profit192.07M
Operating Expenses (185.30M)
Operating Income6.76M
Interest Expense (9.76M)
Other Income/Expense43.69M
Pretax Income50.46M
Income Tax (7.75M)
Net Income43.08M
Net Income
43.08M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

10.4%

Thin margins leave little room for error. Cost management and pricing strategy are critical.

Operating Margin

0.4%

Minimal operating profit suggests high operating costs or pricing challenges. Scalability is concerning.

Net Profit Margin

2.3%

Minimal profitability after all expenses. Limited financial flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns.

Effective Tax Rate

15.4%

Moderate tax rate typical for most corporations. Represents standard tax burden on profits.

Profitability Insight

Efficient profit conversion: Minimal margin compression from gross to net indicates lean operations and favorable tax/interest environment.

10.36%
Gross Profit Margin
-28%
3Y-41.0%
5Y-41.0%
10Y-41.0%
0.36%
Operating Profit Margin
-86%
3Y-102.0%
5Y-102.0%
10Y-102.0%
2.32%
Net Profit Margin
-170%
3Y-118.0%
5Y-118.0%
10Y-118.0%
5.87%
Return on Equity
-51%
3Y-74.0%
5Y-74.0%
10Y-74.0%
3.47%
Return on Assets
-160%
3Y-136.0%
5Y-136.0%
10Y-136.0%
0.63%
Return on Invested Capital
-90%
3Y-103.0%
5Y-103.0%
10Y-103.0%
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Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares Cash Conversion Engine

YOUL · NASDAQ
Net Income42.71M
Depreciation & Amortization26.39M
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital-1.00K
Others-57.11M
Capital Expenditures-27.00K
Free Cash Flow11.97M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

28.0%

Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cash—review working capital trends and capital intensity.

CapEx Intensity

0.2%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

+138.3%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

-$1.00K

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

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Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares Funding & Solvency Profile

YOUL · NASDAQ
Cash & Cash Equivalents144.22M
Net Receivables713.02M
Inventory2.09M
Other Current Assets0.00
Total Current Assets937 M
Property, Plant & Equipment98.91M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets8.36M
Long-Term Investments96.74M
Other Non-Current Assets78.31M
Total Non-Current Assets274 M
Total Assets
1.24B

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

2.02x

Excellent liquidity position. The company can easily cover its short-term obligations with substantial cushion.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

0.65x

Balanced capital structure with moderate leverage. Equity exceeds debt, suggesting healthy financial stability.

Working Capital

473 M

Strong working capital position provides significant operational flexibility and financial cushion.

Asset Composition

75% Current

Asset-light business model with high liquidity. Majority of assets are easily convertible to cash.

Financial Health Insight

Strong financial foundation: Excellent liquidity combined with conservative leverage suggests the company is well-positioned to weather economic uncertainties and fund growth opportunities.

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Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares Street Expectations Map

YOUL · NASDAQ

No Target Data

No analyst price targets available for youl.

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Youlife Group Inc. American Depositary Shares Insider Positioning

YOUL · NASDAQ

During the last 12 months, there has been no insider trading activity reported for YOUL.

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Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

No selling activity

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Neutral

No insider trading activity reported. This could indicate blackout periods, lack of conviction, or regulatory restrictions.

Insider Participation

No Activity

No insider trading activity reported from any insiders in the past year.

No Dividend Yield Data

YOUL has not reported any dividend yield values in the available annual periods.

 

youl Dividend History

YOUL
10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%