Canaan Inc.
NASDAQ:CAN · NASDAQ Global Market
+$0.00 today
Vol 19.52M · Avg 10.08M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
-48.1%
avg -32.7%
ROIC
-22.4%
avg -34.2%
ROA
-34.9%
avg -23.6%
Analysis
ROIC is currently the strongest return metric at -22.4% versus its period average of -34.2%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nangeng Zhang | Chairman & Chief Executive Officer | — | — | 43 | $2.80M | 0.60% |
Gwyn Lauber | Investor Relations Director | — | — | — | — | — |
Lu Meng | Secretary of the Board | — | — | 44 | — | — |
Zhang Xi | Investor Relations Manager | — | — | — | $2.80M | 0.60% |
James Jin Cheng | Chief Financial Officer | — | — | 48 | $1.08M | 0.23% |
Liang Wang | Vice President of Capital Markets & Corporate Development | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
3
$0.00
Sells
0
$0.00
Net Sentiment
+$0.00
Net buying
Most Active
Zhang Nangeng
2 transactions
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | Zhang Nangeng Direct | Buy | 250.0K | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Zhang Nangeng Direct | Buy | 250.0K | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Cheng Jin Direct | Buy | 65.0K | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Analysis
Insiders reported 3 buys worth $0.00 and 0 sells worth $0.00 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $0.00. Zhang Nangeng was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | +344.3% | N/A1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +24.0% | -26.2% (7yr)1 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | +149.0% | N/A1 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | +92.3% | N/A1 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in EPS at +344.3% over three years. Forward estimates point to Revenue at -26.2% (7yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages CAN?
Canaan Inc. (CAN) lists 6 active executives. The top listed executive is Nangeng Zhang, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Are CAN insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $0.00.
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