So-Young International (SY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

So-Young International Inc. (NASDAQ:SY) is a China-based digital healthcare platform focused on the medical aesthetics market. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Shanghai, the company operates an online community where consumers can access information about cosmetic treatments, read peer reviews, and connect with licensed medical professionals. Over the years, So-Young has built a reputation as a comprehensive gateway for individuals seeking procedures such as plastic surgery, dermatological therapies, and noninvasive beauty services.

At the core of So-Young’s offering is its proprietary technology platform, which includes a consumer-facing portal and mobile applications that facilitate appointment bookings, teleconsultations, and procedure follow-ups. The company’s digital marketing solutions help partner hospitals and clinics promote their services, manage patient inquiries, and optimize clinic operations. In addition, So-Young has developed an e-commerce arm that retails skincare and beauty products, leveraging its user base to cross-sell third-party and in-house branded items.

So-Young primarily serves consumers in Mainland China, with a strong presence in major metropolitan areas such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chengdu. The company collaborates with a network of accredited hospitals, specialty clinics, and certified physicians to ensure high standards of care and compliance with regulatory requirements. In recent years, So-Young has also explored strategic partnerships and pilot programs in select Asia-Pacific markets to capture growing demand for medical aesthetic services beyond its domestic footprint.

Leadership at So-Young is led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Xinyu Shi, who brings extensive experience in internet services and healthcare technology. The management team includes seasoned executives in digital marketing, product development and medical operations. Under their guidance, So-Young continues to invest in platform enhancements, data analytics and patient engagement tools aimed at driving efficiency for providers and delivering personalized experiences for consumers.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.44 to $5.38
• 50-Day Range: $2.84 to $35.55
• 52-Week Range: $0.66 to $5.35
• Volume: 5.25 million shs
• Average Volume: 426,670 shs
• Market Capitalization: $529.51 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $5.50
• Consensus Rating: Buy

So-Young International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

So-Young International scored higher than 16% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 865th out of 937 stocks in the medical sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

So-Young International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

So-Young International has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of So-Young International is -6.52, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of So-Young International is -6.52, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

So-Young International has a P/B Ratio of 1.98. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.55% of the float of So-Young International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

So-Young International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in So-Young International has recently increased by 572.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

So-Young International does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

So-Young International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.55% of the float of So-Young International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

So-Young International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in So-Young International has recently increased by 572.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.75

News Sentiment

So-Young International has a news sentiment score of 0.75. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.97 average news sentiment score of Medical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for So-Young International this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

10 people have searched for SY on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

3 people have added So-Young International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, So-Young International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

16.70% of the stock of So-Young International is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 35.31% of the stock of So-Young International is held by institutions.

SY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SY shares performed this year?

So-Young International's stock was trading at $12.45 at the start of the year. Since then, SY shares have decreased by 58.1% and is now trading at $5.22.

How were So-Young International's earnings last quarter?

So-Young International Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:SY) issued its earnings results on Friday, May, 16th. The company reported ($0.60) EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($5.10) by $4.50. The firm earned $40.95 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $293.76 million. So-Young International had a negative net margin of 41.03% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.14%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did So-Young International's stock split?

Shares of So-Young International reverse split on Monday, June 30th 2025.The 1-15 reverse split was announced on Friday, June 20th 2025. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, June 27th 2025. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 7 shares after the split.

When did So-Young International IPO?

So-Young International (SY) raised $166 million in an initial public offering on Thursday, May 2nd 2019. The company issued 13,000,000 shares at $11.80-$13.80 per share. Deutsche Bank Securities and CICC served as the underwriters for the IPO.

How do I buy shares of So-Young International?

Shares of SY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of So-Young International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that So-Young International investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), Broadcom (AVGO), Tesla (TSLA) and Palo Alto Networks (PANW).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/25 Dividend: 4/08/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/25 Dividend: 4/08/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/25/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/16/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Medical
• Industry: Medical Services
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SY
• CIK: 1758530
• Web: www.soyoung.com
• Phone: 861087902012
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 1,800
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for So-Young International: $5.50
• High Price Target: $5.50
• Low Price Target: $5.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +5.4%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.80)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$80.76 million
• Net Margins: -41.03%
• Pretax Margin: -40.98%
• Return on Equity: -2.14%
• Return on Assets: -1.61%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 2.75
• Quick Ratio: 2.45

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.45 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.37
• Cash Flow: $0.01 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 367.48
• Book Value: $2.63 per share
• Price / Book: 1.98

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 101,438,000
• Free Float: 84,498,000
• Market Cap: $529.51 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.72