36Kr (KRKR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Beijing 36Kr Holdings Inc., known as 36Kr (NASDAQ:KRKR), is a China‐based digital media and services platform focused on the coverage and support of new economy enterprises. The company delivers news, in‐depth analysis and research on technology startups, venture capital trends and innovation across the Chinese market. Its flagship online portal and mobile applications serve as primary channels for entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals seeking timely information on emerging businesses and disruptive technologies.

In addition to editorial content, 36Kr offers a suite of subscription‐based membership services that provide premium research reports, proprietary databases and exclusive interviews with founders and investors. The platform’s digital marketing solutions include targeted advertising, content sponsorship and branded content campaigns designed to connect corporate clients with niche audiences in the tech and startup communities. 36Kr also hosts conferences, forums and networking events that bring together founders, venture capitalists and corporate executives.

Building on its media foundation, 36Kr operates financial services and consulting arms that support equity financing, crowdfunding initiatives and merger and acquisition advisory. Through its investor services division, the company provides deal sourcing, due diligence and valuation analysis for institutional and high‐net‐worth clients. 36Kr’s research team compiles market data and custom analytics to inform strategic decision‐making for corporate and financial partners across Greater China.

Founded in Beijing in 2010, 36Kr has expanded its presence with offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen, serving mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The company completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq in March 2021 under the ticker KRKR, marking its entry into global capital markets. Led by a management team with extensive backgrounds in media, technology and finance, 36Kr continues to evolve its product offerings to meet the needs of a rapidly changing business landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $7.04 to $7.30
• 50-Day Range: $4.21 to $10.10
• 52-Week Range: $2.76 to $21.36
• Volume: 3,293 shs
• Average Volume: 484,813 shs
• Market Capitalization: $14.34 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Sell

36Kr Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

36Kr scored higher than 11% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 290th out of 316 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 -1.21, 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 -1.21, 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 0.87. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.22% of the outstanding shares of 36Kr have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

36Kr has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in 36Kr has recently increased by 203.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing 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

1.22% of the outstanding shares of 36Kr have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

36Kr has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in 36Kr has recently increased by 203.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.50

News Sentiment

36Kr has a news sentiment score of -0.50. 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 0.52 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for 36Kr this week, compared to 1 article 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 start of the year. Since then, KRKR shares have increased by 131.1% and is now trading at $7.28.

How were 36Kr's earnings last quarter?

36Kr Holdings Inc. Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:KRKR) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, December, 8th. The company reported ($12.80) earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of ($15.00) by $2.20. The business earned $13.17 million during the quarter.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did 36Kr's stock split?

36Kr's stock reverse split 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 served 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: 10/04/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 12/03/2025
• 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: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $221.84 million
• Price / Sales: 0.06
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $8.35 per share
• Price / Book: 0.87

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 1,971,000
• Free Float: 1,194,000
• Market Cap: $14.35 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.66