36Kr (KRKR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

36Kr Inc. (NASDAQ: KRKR) is a Beijing-based technology-focused media and enterprise service provider that delivers financial news, data, and analysis to the Chinese innovation ecosystem. It operates a digital platform offering real-time reporting on startups, venture capital trends, and emerging industries through its flagship website and mobile applications. The company’s editorial team covers a wide range of sectors including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, clean energy, consumer internet, and blockchain, catering to entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives seeking market insights and professional commentary.

Beyond media operations, 36Kr has developed an enterprise services division providing software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions, credit evaluation tools, and investor relations support. Through its fintech platform, the company facilitates financing matchmaking services that connect startups with institutional investors, private equity firms, and venture capital funds. It also offers subscription-based databases and research products, delivering in-depth analysis on corporate credit quality and market dynamics to corporate clients and financial institutions.

Since its founding in 2010 by media entrepreneur Han Yuan, 36Kr has expanded its footprint from content publishing to include conferences, training programs, and industry events that foster networking across China’s innovation landscape. The company has established partnerships with local governments and industry associations to host high-profile summits in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, drawing executives from leading technology companies and investment firms. While its core audience remains in mainland China, 36Kr has attracted attention from global investors and overseas Chinese communities through its English-language channels and international collaboration initiatives.

The executive team at 36Kr is led by co-founder and CEO Han Yuan, who guides the company’s strategic direction in content innovation and product development. Under his leadership, 36Kr has assembled a management group with deep expertise in media, finance, and enterprise software, positioning the company at the intersection of information services and technology-enabled financial solutions. As digital transformation continues to reshape China’s startup ecosystem, 36Kr aims to leverage its combined media and fintech capabilities to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.74 to $6.23
• 50-Day Range: $5.35 to $6.15
• 52-Week Range: $2.76 to $12.99
• Volume: 15,922 shs
• Average Volume: 121,407 shs
• Market Capitalization: $12.12 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

36Kr Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

36Kr scored higher than 28% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 228th out of 320 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for 36Kr.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of 36Kr is -1.03, 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 36Kr is -1.03, 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

36Kr has a P/B Ratio of 0.74. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.88% of the float of 36Kr has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

36Kr has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in 36Kr has recently decreased by 5.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

36Kr does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

36Kr does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.88% of the float of 36Kr has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

36Kr has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in 36Kr has recently decreased by 5.41%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.63

News Sentiment

36Kr has a news sentiment score of 0.63. 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 0.94 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for 36Kr this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, 36Kr insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

39.40% of the stock of 36Kr is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.09% of the stock of 36Kr is held by institutions.

KRKR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KRKR shares performed this year?

36Kr's stock was trading at $3.15 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KRKR stock has increased by 95.2% and is now trading at $6.15.

How were 36Kr's earnings last quarter?

36Kr Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:KRKR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, December, 8th. The company reported ($12.80) EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($15.00) by $2.20. The firm had revenue of $13.17 million for the quarter.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did 36Kr's stock split?

36Kr's stock reverse split before market open on Thursday, October 3rd 2024.The 1-20 reverse split was announced on Thursday, September 19th 2024. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Wednesday, October 2nd 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 5 shares after the split.

When did 36Kr IPO?

36Kr (KRKR) raised $22 million in an IPO on Friday, November 8th 2019. The company issued 1,400,000 shares at a price of $14.50-$17.50 per share. Credit Suisse and CICC acted as the underwriters for the IPO.

How do I buy shares of 36Kr?

Shares of KRKR 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 36Kr own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that 36Kr investors own include Gold Resource (GORO), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), IMV (IMV), Equinox Gold (EQX), NIO (NIO).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 12/08/2021
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/28/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: BUSINESS INFO SVC
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:KRKR
• CIK: 1779476
• Web: www.36kr.com
• Phone: 86-10-5825-4188
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 570
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.20
• Quick Ratio: 1.20

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $31.66 million
• Price / Sales: 0.38
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $8.35 per share
• Price / Book: 0.74

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,970,000
• Free Float: 1,194,000
• Market Cap: $12.12 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.69