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So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares (SY) 12-Month Stock Forecast & Price Target Cone

$2.00 -0.50% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.99

So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares (SY) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 19/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $201.6M
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As of 2026-11-02, So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares (NASDAQ: SY) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 19/100 at a spot price of $2.00 (-0.50% 1D, market cap $201.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, SY ranks #702 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), SY carries a Roarable E (19/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 47.8%, and ROIC of -19.9%. By comparison, RDNW (RideNow Group Inc. (Class B)) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.1%, cap $205.6M) and UIS (Unisys Corporation) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $194.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SY leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while UIS leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

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🤖 Gideon Ashmere • AI SEC 10-K Forensics (Click for Instant Brief) What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SY?
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Per SY's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001758530), So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares generated $217.8M in revenue (+8.4% YoY), -$34.6M in net income, and -$15.1M in free cash flow against $378.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Cash (3)Whales (3)SEC (8)Macro (4)CEO (3)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-17.5% Base Target
$5 Bull$2 Base$1 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SY)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±10.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (19/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SY SCORES 19/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (42% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.78 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+4/20 pts (21% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 47.8% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
27
Grade E$2.56-12.1% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
24
Grade E$2.25-5.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
22
Grade E$2.12-5.7% Next Q
Current
19
Grade E$2.00-12% Hist 90D α
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While SY currently carries a cautious 19/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($2.52) and Max Pain ($2.10) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $4.99.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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12M Bear Case FloorTarget $1.29
$6,450
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12M Consensus BaseTarget $1.65
$8,250
$-1,750 (-17.5%)
12M Bull Case BreakoutTarget $4.99
$24,950
+$14,950 (+149.5%)

Wall Street Analyst Breakdown & Historical Accuracy Audit (35 Desks)

Street Historical Accuracy: 64/100
● Strong Buy / Buy: 17● Hold: 9● Sell: 9
Wall Street FirmStance12M Target1Y AccuracyTrack Grade
Morgan StanleyInstitutional Equity DeskHOLD$274%A
Goldman SachsSector Coverage LeadUNDERPERFORM$569%B
JP MorganUS Large-Cap ResearchSELL$158%C
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SY // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -33.33%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $2.10H $2.10L $2.00C $2.00VOL 281.4K
RES: $2.85SMA50: $2.52SMA200: $2.51
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (SY vs. RDNW, UIS, ASUR, ATGL)

Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares (SY) ranks #702 by composite RQD confidence (19/100, grade E) and #477 by equity capitalization ($201.6M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SY leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while UIS leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 85.0% ROIC and 28.2% gross margin. UIS currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 40/100 (D-) compared with SY at 19/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
SY ACTIVE
So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares
E 19/100 — 47.8% -19.9% -0.50% $201.6M Benchmark Subject
RDNW
RideNow Group Inc. (Class B)
E 32/100 — 27.5% -0.1% -3.23% $205.6M /rdnw-vs-sy →
UIS
Unisys Corporation
D- 40/100 — 28.2% 85.0% -1.88% $194.0M /uis-vs-sy →
ASUR
Asure Software Inc
D- 40/100 — 67.5% -2.8% +30.15% $217.5M /asur-vs-sy →
ATGL
Alpha Technology Group Limited (Class A)
D- 36/100 — 49.2% — -4.39% $183.6M /atgl-vs-sy →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001758530

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares (SY) reported GAAP revenue of $217.8M (+8.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $200.9M ) , GAAP net income of -$34.6M, operating cash flow of -$15.1M, and free cash flow of -$15.1M (-329.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, SY closed FY2025 with $378.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.78, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $217.8M -$34.6M -$15.1M -$15.1M $378.9M —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $200.9M -$80.8M -$3.5M -$3.5M $374.7M —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $3.0M $3.2M $3.2M — —

3. SY Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SY stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares (NASDAQ: SY) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 19/100 at a spot price of $2.00 (-0.50% 1D, market cap $201.6M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 3/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, SY ranks #702 in composite RQD confidence.

How does SY compare to RDNW and UIS in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), SY carries a Roarable E (19/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 47.8%, and ROIC of -19.9%. By comparison, RDNW (RideNow Group Inc. (Class B)) holds a E grade (32/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.1%, cap $205.6M) and UIS (Unisys Corporation) posts a D- grade (40/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 85.0%, cap $194.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, SY leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while UIS leads on capital efficiency (85.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SY?

Per SY's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001758530), So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares generated $217.8M in revenue (+8.4% YoY), -$34.6M in net income, and -$15.1M in free cash flow against $378.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is SY trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SY last traded at $2.00 (-0.50% on volume of 213,419 shares), positioning the stock -20.63% below its 50-day simple moving average ($2.52) and -20.32% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.51). Across its 52-week range of $1.28 to $4.75, SY sits at the 20.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 27.2 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±10.2% ($1.80 to $2.20).

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What is SY's 12-month stock price target?

So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares (SY) carries a 12-month consensus base price target of $1.65 (-17.5% from $2.00), with a bull-case target of $4.99 and a bear-case floor of $1.29.

Is SY stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now?

Roarable's 5-Pillar RQD Quant Engine rates SY E (Strong Sell — SELL) with an RQD Confidence score of 19/100.

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SY — So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:41:10Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, SY scores 19 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 1/20 (ROIC -19.9%; FCF yield -7.48%), Whale 13F Flow at 3/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction at 3/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit at 4/20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet at 8/20 (Altman Z 0.78; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.5). The weakest pillar is the cash engine, which indicates negative returns on invested capital and negative free cash flow yield. The strongest pillar is the balance sheet, though even that scores only 8 of 20 and carries an Altman Z below the level typically associated with distress. For a prospective investor, the rating frames the stock as one where the upside drivers are limited in the source data, the valuation case is hard to anchor because earnings multiples are unavailable, and the forensic indicators point to elevated risk.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$217.8M$-40.9M$-34.6MN/A$-15.1M$59.8MN/A
FY 2024$200.9M$-85.6M$-80.8MN/A$-3.5M$80.5MN/A
FY 2023$0.0M$-8.6M$3.0MN/A$3.2MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $200.9M in FY 2024 to $217.8M in FY 2025, while operating losses narrowed from $-85.6M to $-40.9M. Per the market data, gross margin is 47.8%, operating margin -18.8%, and net margin -15.9%, with ROIC at -19.9%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 0.78 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4 of 9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Cash declined from $80.5M to $59.8M across the two most recent reported years.

Open Questions

  • What drove the decline from $-80.8M to $-34.6M in net income between FY 2024 and FY 2025, and is the trend sustained?
  • What are the EPS, debt balances, and P/E multiples, which are all unreported in the source data?
  • What is the revenue mix and customer concentration behind the $217.8M revenue figure?
  • Why did FY 2023 report $0.0M revenue alongside $3.0M net income, and how should that period be interpreted?
  • What catalysts, if any, are scheduled that could alter the cash engine or balance sheet trajectory?

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SY Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $2.00?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SY (E • RQD 19/100) a Buy at $2.01?

Welcome to the SY (So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 19/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in EDP Services. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.59 (-20.9%)
Spot @ $2.01

Pump the brakes on SY — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SY, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 47.8% gross margins. Unless So-Young International Inc. American Depository Shares expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

MA MacroHawk_NYC Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $2.29 (+13.9%)
Spot @ $2.01

SY cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SY, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in EDP Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $2.01 (52-wk range $1.28 - $4.75), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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