The company's liquidity buffer has faced severe pressure, with cash and equivalents plummeting from $142.5 million in 2022Q4 to $41.5 million by 2023Q4.
| Total Current Assets | 272.47M | 175.43M | 272.47M | 399.43M | 442.51M | 530.45M | 849.24M | 399.39M | 218.14M |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 116.96M | 91.71M | 116.96M | 184.78M | 216.1M | 209.19M | 263.73M | 194.42M | 147.98M |
| Cash Only | 41.46M | 36.77M | 41.46M | 142.51M | 96.97M | 60.85M | 177.37M | 48.97M | 45.64M |
| Short-Term Investments | 75.5M | 54.95M | 75.5M | 42.27M | 119.14M | 148.34M | 86.36M | 145.45M | 102.33M |
| Accounts Receivable | 139.48M | 65.72M | 139.48M | 198.39M | 183.79M | 304.94M | 543.15M | 193.29M | 64.94M |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 156.33 | 103.81 | 149.65 | 224.53 | 211.77 | 287.78 | 302.39 | 235.88 | 196.68 |
| Inventory | 0 | 0 | 0 | 100K | 39.51M | 0 | 40.72M | 10.32M | 4.79M |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 0.17 | - | - | 0.26 | 111.92 | - | 39.08 | 26.84 | 28.76 |
| Other Current Assets | 1.73M | 4.01M | 1.73M | 988K | -36.4M | 1.53M | -38.57M | 1.37M | 445K |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 186.5M | 100.77M | 186.5M | 171.94M | 59.23M | 48.08M | 61.57M | 16.03M | 3.54M |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 41.82M | 24.42M | 41.82M | 33.34M | 16.98M | 31.31M | 15.96M | 15.47M | 532K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 9.64x | 9.46x | 8.13x | 9.67x | 18.66x | 12.35x | 41.07x | 19.33x | 226.52x |
| Goodwill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 2.08M | 1.49M | 2.08M | 1.25M | 808K | 471K | 356K | 255K | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 571.59M | 74.86M | 142.6M | 137.36M | 41.44M | 16.3M | 41.86M | -255K | 2.95M |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.44M | 16.3M | 0 | 255K | 54K |
| Total Assets | 458.97M | 276.19M | 458.97M | 571.37M | 501.74M | 578.53M | 910.82M | 415.43M | 221.68M |
| Asset Turnover | 0.71x | 0.84x | 0.74x | 0.56x | 0.63x | 0.67x | 0.72x | 0.72x | 0.54x |
| Asset Growth % | -39.07% | -39.82% | -19.67% | 13.88% | -13.27% | -36.48% | 119.25% | 87.4% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 170.11M | 146.2M | 170.11M | 210.28M | 193.88M | 177.13M | 266.87M | 84.7M | 44.82M |
| Accounts Payable | 60.38M | 59.84M | 60.38M | 53.47M | 56.27M | 64.64M | 139.34M | 20.27M | 10.49M |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 114.51 | 183.94 | 139.33 | 141.57 | 159.4 | 90.27 | 133.73 | 52.73 | 63.03 |
| Short-Term Debt | 9.95M | 10M | 9.95M | 9.95M | 5M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 102.05M | 19.3M | 23.43M | 24.57M | 28.86M | 18.85M | 8.16M | 4.23M | 3.55M |
| Other Current Liabilities | 2.73M | 2.35M | 2.73M | 1.65M | 2.72M | 1.49M | 1.56M | 899K | 186K |
| Current Ratio | 1.60x | 1.20x | 1.60x | 1.90x | 2.28x | 2.99x | 3.18x | 4.72x | 4.87x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.60x | 1.20x | 1.60x | 1.90x | 2.08x | 2.99x | 3.03x | 4.59x | 4.76x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 42 | - | - | 83.23 | 164.29 | - | 207.74 | 210 | 162.4 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 27M | 11.74M | 27M | 15.71M | 586K | 12.43M | 0 | 816.33M | 588.54M |
| Long-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 586K | 12.43M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 76.35M | 11.74M | 26.83M | 15.09M | 586K | 12.43M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 174K | 0 | 174K | 615K | -586K | -12.43M | 0 | 816.33M | 588.54M |
| Total Liabilities | 197.11M | 157.94M | 197.11M | 225.99M | 194.47M | 189.56M | 266.87M | 901.04M | 633.37M |
| Total Debt | 45.73M | 29.6M | 45.73M | 56.34M | 21.89M | 27.56M | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Debt | 4.26M | -7.16M | 4.26M | -86.17M | -75.08M | -33.29M | -177.37M | -48.97M | -45.64M |
| Debt / Equity | 0.17x | 0.25x | 0.17x | 0.16x | 0.07x | 0.07x | - | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | -0.49x | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.05x | - | - | - | - | - | - | -1.04x | -3.97x |
| Interest Coverage | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 470.02x | 59.54x |
| Total Equity | 261.86M | 118.25M | 261.86M | 345.38M | 307.26M | 388.97M | 643.95M | -477.88M | -411.69M |
| Equity Growth % | -73.21% | -54.84% | -24.18% | 12.41% | -21.01% | -39.6% | 234.75% | -16.08% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 156.39 | 70.85 | 156.91 | 206.70 | 187.34 | 238.50 | 395.32 | -318.64 | -885.45 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 251.98M | 118.01M | 251.98M | 338.11M | 299.4M | 380.82M | 637.21M | -485.61M | -411.69M |
| Common Stock | 694K | 694K | 694K | 694K | 694K | 687K | 679K | 184K | 184K |
| Retained Earnings | -1.8B | -1.93B | -1.8B | -1.71B | -1.73B | -1.64B | -1.36B | -486.03M | -425.32M |
| Treasury Stock | -11.5M | -2.87M | -11.5M | -12.01M | -13.6M | -14.08M | -2.33M | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | -5.29M | -4.92M | -5.29M | -5.86M | -8.99M | -7.9M | -3.05M | 231K | -588.54M |
| Minority Interest | 9.88M | 236K | 9.88M | 7.28M | 7.86M | 8.15M | 6.74M | 7.73M | 0 |
Rapidly depleting cash reserves
According to the latest quarterly filings, KRKR's total assets have contracted from $571.4 million in 2022Q4 to $459.0 million by 2023Q4, reflecting a persistent decline in the company's resource base that suggests a weakening competitive position within the Chinese B2B media and information services landscape.
The consistent reduction in total assets appears to be driven by the ongoing consumption of cash and equivalents, which have dropped significantly over the past year. This trend suggests that the company is struggling to replace its asset base through organic growth, potentially limiting its ability to invest in future service offerings or maintain its market relevance.
As reported in financial statements, KRKR's cash and equivalents have plummeted from $142.5 million in 2022Q4 to just $41.5 million in 2023Q4, indicating a rapid depletion of the company's primary liquidity buffer that warrants close monitoring by investors concerned with near-term operational runway.
While the current ratio of 1.60 remains above parity, the velocity of cash burn is concerning given the company's persistent net losses. This rapid decline in liquid assets suggests that the firm may soon face constraints on its ability to fund day-to-day operations without seeking external capital or implementing aggressive cost-reduction measures.
Based on the provided figures, KRKR's total debt has fluctuated significantly, rising from $21.9 million in 2021Q4 to $45.7 million in 2023Q4, which suggests that the company is increasingly relying on external financing to bridge the gap between its operational cash outflows and its current revenue generation capacity.
The increase in debt-to-equity to 0.17 indicates a shift toward higher leverage, which may be a response to the tightening liquidity environment rather than a strategic expansion. Investors should consider whether this debt load is sustainable if the company fails to achieve a turnaround in its core operating margins.
As evidenced by the company's balance sheet, retained earnings remain deeply negative at -$1.8 billion, a figure that highlights the long-term structural inability of the business to generate cumulative profits since its inception, thereby undermining the overall quality of the shareholder equity base.
The persistent negative retained earnings suggest that the equity value is largely supported by historical capital injections rather than internal value creation. This reliance on external funding to sustain operations may continue to dilute shareholder value or necessitate further capital raises if the current business model remains unprofitable.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KRKR stock.
As of 2024, 36Kr Holdings Inc. (KRKR) had total assets of $276.2M including $175.4M in current assets.
36Kr Holdings Inc. (KRKR) carries total debt of $29.6M, offset by $91.7M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
36Kr Holdings Inc. (KRKR) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $118.0M ($70.85 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
36Kr Holdings Inc. (KRKR) reported a current ratio of 1.20x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.