BEST Inc. operates as a smart supply chain service provider in the People's Republic of China. Its proprietary technology platform enables its ecosystem participants to operate their businesses through various SaaS-based applications. The company applies its technologies to a range of applications, such as network and route optimization, swap bodies, sorting line automation, smart warehouses, and store management. It offers integrated services and solutions across the supply chain, including warehouse management, order fulfillment, express delivery, freight, and other services for multinational and corporate customers, as well as small and medium enterprises. The company also provides express delivery services; and door-to-door integrated cross-border supply chain services to and from China, including international express, less-than-truckload, fulfillment, reverse logistics, and freight forwarding through its network, and transportation and warehouse partners. In addition, it operates real-time bidding platform to source truckload capacity from independent transportation service providers and agents; and offers online merchandise sourcing and store management services for convenience stores, as well as last-mile B2C services, such as parcel pick-up and drop-off, and bill payment services. Further, BEST Inc. provides various value-added services, including customized financial services, including fleet and equipment finance leases; and centralized sourcing of products and services, such as bulk procurement of trucks and accessories. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Trucking & courier services, except air
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorTransportation
SymbolNYSE:BSTI
CUSIPN/A
Phone86-571-8899-5656
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio1.11
Quick Ratio1.08
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-4.06
Forward P/E Ratio-39.69
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$3.07 billion
Price / Sales0.62
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$1.83 per share
Price / Book2.82
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net MarginsN/A
Return on EquityN/A
Return on AssetsN/A
Miscellaneous
Employees8,784
Outstanding Shares369,030,000
Market Cap$1.90 billion
BEST (NYSE:BSTI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is BEST's stock symbol?
BEST trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BSTI."
How were BEST's earnings last quarter?
BEST Inc (NYSE:BSTI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August, 8th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by $0.01. The company earned $1.02 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.12 billion. View BEST's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for BSTI?
5 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for BEST's stock. Their forecasts range from $8.00 to $13.00. On average, they expect BEST's share price to reach $11.40 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 120.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for BEST.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for BEST?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for BEST in the last year. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for BEST.
Who are some of BEST's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to BEST include China Eastern Airlines (CEA), Azul (AZUL), AMERCO (UHAL), ORIENT Ovs Intl/ADR (OROVY), easyJet (EJTTF), Intl Cons Airl/S (ICAGY), CATHAY Pac AIRW/S (CPCAY), Grupo Aeroportr dl Pcfco SAB de CV (PAC), Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX), LATAM Airlines Group (LTM), Grupo Aeroportuario dl Srst SAB CV (ASR), Trinity Industries (TRN), China Southern Airlines (ZNH), JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and Genesee & Wyoming (GWR).
Who are BEST's key executives?
BEST's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Shao-Ning Chou, Chairman & CEO (Age 55)
- Ms. Lei Guo, Principal Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, VP of Fin. & GM of Capital Service Line (Age 42)
- Mr. George Chow, Chief Investment & Strategy Officer and Director (Age 50)
- Ms. Jimei Liu, VP of HR & Admin. (Age 46)
- Mr. Zhou Jun, VP
When did BEST IPO?
(BSTI) raised $869 million in an IPO on Wednesday, September 20th 2017. The company issued 62,100,000 shares at $13.00-$15.00 per share. Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank acted as the underwriters for the IPO and CITIC CLSA, KeyBanc Capital Markets, Oppenheimer & Co. and Stifel were co-managers.
Who are BEST's major shareholders?
BEST's stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include WIM Asset Management HK Ltd (0.57%) and Bank of Montreal Can (0.01%).
Which major investors are selling BEST stock?
BSTI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of Montreal Can.
Which major investors are buying BEST stock?
BSTI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including WIM Asset Management HK Ltd.
How do I buy shares of BEST?
Shares of BSTI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is BEST's stock price today?
One share of BSTI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.16.
How big of a company is BEST?
BEST has a market capitalization of $1.90 billion and generates $3.07 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $-188,720,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.27) on an earnings per share basis. BEST employs 8,784 workers across the globe.
What is BEST's official website?
How can I contact BEST?
BEST's mailing address is 2ND FLOOR BLOCK A HUAXING MODERN INDUSTRY PARK NO. 18 TANGMIAO ROAD XIHU DISTRICT, HANGZHOU F4, 310013. The company can be reached via phone at 86-571-8899-5656 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for BEST (NYSE BSTI)
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