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Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. JZXN

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations · SIC 5500 · Vertical: Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (SIC 5500)

1.09USD−1.80% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Jiuzi Holdings is a China-based company that presents itself as active in new energy battery and electric vehicle sales, with plans to expand into Southeast Asia. Its business came under pressure: annual revenue reached 2.88 mn USD in fiscal 2025, with a net loss of 10.19 mn USD, and most revenue now comes from reselling equipment bought from third parties.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. (JZXN) stock was 1.09 USD (−1.80% on the day), with market capitalisation 1.4 m USD, beta 0.89, 52-week range 0.85–10.64 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
1.4 m USD
shares as of 31 Oct 2025
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -29.38 · TTM to 31 Oct 2025
E/P (TTM)
-2,695.41%
TTM to 31 Oct 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.89
Volatility (1y) 203%
52-week range
0.8510.64

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
47.8
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
1.04 – 1.14
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.48 · band width 9.5%
SMA 50 / 200
1.13 / 1.24
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.01 / -0.02
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−4.4%−1.1%−3.3 pp—
3 months−32.3%−0.5%−31.8 pp—
6 months+23.7%+4.4%+19.3 pp—
Year to date−37.0%+12.3%−49.3 pp—
1 year−89.9%+13.5%−103.4 pp+0.3%
3 years−99.7%+76.4%−176.1 pp+18.2%
5 years−100.0%+63.7%−163.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−92.0%
05 Nov 2025 → 03 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−100.0%
16 Nov 2021 → 03 Mar 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−86.1%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

ESEF annual reports carry no quarters: the results are annual (below).

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year2019202020212022202320242025
Revenue8.0 m8.2 m9.3 m5.9 m5.9 m1.4 m2.9 m
Revenue YoYunavailable+2.9%+13.1%−36.2%+0.1%−76.4%+105.9%
Net income3.2 m3.4 m778.0 k-16.8 m-9.4 munavailable-10.2 m
Net income YoYunavailable+6.8%−77.3%−2,263.4%unavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS0.220.230.83-160.47-1,200.89unavailable-29.38
Diluted EPS YoYunavailable+4.5%+260.9%−19,433.7%unavailableunavailableunavailable
net %40.2%41.7%8.4%-284.2%-158.3%unavailable-353.5%
Free cash flow-1.1 m488.5 k-5.1 m-8.9 munavailableunavailable-1.1 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Oct 2025

Cash
4.6 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
14.1 m USD
Total assets
17.2 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
5.79x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
-59.3%
FCF margin
-37.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
5.9 m
2024
1.4 m
2025
2.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
4.6 m
2024
—
2025
2.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
1.3 m
2024
—
2025
20.1 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-4.5 m
2024
—
2025
-10.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
75.8 k
2024
—
2025
60.3 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-4.4 m ≈
2024
—
2025
-10.0 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
312.5 k
2024
—
2025
107.3 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-4.8 m
2024
—
2025
-10.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Income tax
2023
66.3 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 May 2024verified

Net income
2023
-9.4 m
2024
—
2025
-10.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-1,200.89
2024
—
2025
-29.38

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
7.8 k
2024
—
2025
346.9 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
665.4 k
2024
—
2025
4.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Receivables
2023
9.2 k
2024
—
2025
805.4 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Inventories
2023
955.5 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 May 2024verified

Current assets
2023
10.5 m
2024
—
2025
16.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
339.6 k
2024
—
2025
58.2 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
11.8 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 May 2024verified

Total assets
2023
11.4 m
2024
—
2025
17.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
—
2024
—
2025
802.2 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
2.1 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 May 2024verified

Current liabilities
2023
6.7 m
2024
—
2025
2.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
7.1 m
2024
—
2025
3.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Equity
2023
4.3 m
2024
—
2025
14.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
4.1 m
2024
—
2025
1.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-5.5 m
2024
—
2025
-1.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Capex
2023
—
2024
—
2025
66.5 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
—
2024
—
2025
-1.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
1.3 m
2024
—
2025
-66.5 k

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
3.2 m
2024
—
2025
4.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 24 Feb 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
105.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-21.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-18.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
0.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
-345.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBIT margin
-347.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
-353.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
-37.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
-90.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
ROA
-73.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-69.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
-93.3x
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Liquidity

Current ratio
5.8x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
1.6x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Oct 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
-1.0 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
66.5 k USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
-1.1 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
69 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
63 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
1.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-2,695.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
P/S
0.5x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-78.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

1 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • indicators available: 5 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

1.09 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 1.4 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
1.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-90.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Oct 2025
Net margin
-353.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
105.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

30/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Oct 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Oct 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Oct 2025
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 24 Feb 2026
verified 182

Score by group

33% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: P/Eunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Dividend discount (DDM)unavailable · the company pays no dividend: a dividend model needs an explicit initiation assumption

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (SIC 5500)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-353.5%6 (vs peers)19%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-21.3%0 (on a fixed band)25%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-93.3x0 (on a fixed band)19%
Current ratio · Balance sheet5.8x100 (on a fixed band)13%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-78.8%0 (on a fixed band)25%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet40/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial6/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/3 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Jiuzi Holdings Inc. (JZXN). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-10-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 2.9 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 105.9%; net margin -353.5%; ROE -90.7%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 5 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 33.3% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 5.8x

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: -353.5%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -21.3%
  • Interest coverage: -93.3x
  • FCF yield: -78.8%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): ROIC, FCF conversion, EPS CAGR 3Y, Net debt / EBITDA, P/E (TTM), EV/EBITDA, Shareholder yield (distributions), Payout ratio (FCF).

Versus the vertical median

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (SIC 5500) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 18 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 14.0x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 6.0x
P/S
0.5x
vertical median 0.3x
above median (+67.6%)
P/B
0.1x
vertical median 1.1x
below median (−90.8%)
ROE
-90.7%
vertical median 12.4%
below median (−830.2%)
Net margin
-353.5%
vertical median 2.6%
below median (−13,528.5%)
EBIT margin
-347.5%
vertical median 4.1%
below median (−8,514.5%)
Revenue YoY
105.9%
vertical median 4.0%
above median (+2,548.8%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 0.6x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.6%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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CPRTCopart, Inc.30.2 bn21.016.2%31.8%+0.4%−16% / −35%
CASYCasey’s General Stores, Inc.24.9 bn32.520.0%4.1%+10.2%+18% / +145%
PAGPenske Automotive Group, Inc.13.9 bn15.515.5%2.8%−0.2%+31% / +42%
MUSAMurphy USA Inc.9.1 bn14.199.0%2.9%−4.2%+30% / +36%
KMXCarmax, Inc.7.8 bn26.94.7%1.1%−1.8%+43% / −14%
LADLithia Motors, Inc.6.8 bn9.111.8%2.1%+4.0%−1% / +18%
ANAutonation, Inc.5.9 bn8.830.2%2.6%+3.2%−13% / +36%
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.4.5 bn22.813.1%9.2%+8.2%+44% / +151%
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.3.8 bn8.311.8%2.7%+4.7%−10% / −0%
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc3.3 bn8.612.4%1.7%+13.2%−32% / −3%
NXXTNextnrg, Inc.427.3 m——-61.3%+194.7%+108% / −43%
VRMVroom, Inc.36.5 m—-45.0%—−54.2%−66% / unavailable
KXINKaixin Holdings12.2 m—-307.2%-41,788.4%unavailable−96% / −100%
CRMTAmerica’s Car-Mart, Inc.10.5 m—-43.0%-18.6%−7.9%−94% / −98%
JZXNJiuzi Holdings Inc.1.4 m—-90.7%-353.5%+105.9%−90% / −100%
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.—10.319.4%1.3%+6.5%+2% / +25%
RUSHARush Enterprises, Inc.—14.011.8%3.7%−4.7%+33% / +75%
CVNACarvana Co.00.051.5%6.2%+48.6%+4% / +1,138%
CWHCamping World Holdings, Inc.0—-33.2%-1.6%+4.4%−52% / −74%

1- and 3-year price returns: for JZXN from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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Estimated price (USD)

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1 years
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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 24 Feb 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (24 Aug 2026), 6-K (17 Jul 2026), 6-K (26 Jun 2026), 6-K (07 May 2026).

    In brief

    Jiuzi Holdings is a China-based company that presents itself as active in new energy battery and electric vehicle sales, with plans to expand into Southeast Asia. Its business came under pressure: annual revenue reached 2.88 mn USD in fiscal 2025, with a net loss of 10.19 mn USD, and most revenue now comes from reselling equipment bought from third parties.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company has an early market presence and declared brand recognition in third- and fourth-tier cities 1.
    • It is located in the Pearl River Delta, a major hub of the battery supply chain, which gives it stated geographic advantages 1.
    • Its status as a listed company is cited by management as a means of expanding its global network and reducing channel costs 1.

    Weaknesses

    • Most revenue comes from reselling third-party equipment at very thin margins, indicating reliance on a low value-added model 1.
    • The company closed its proprietary product line in 2025, and the replacement lines carried lower margins, which shows weakness in sustaining profitability 1.
    • The report notes going-concern considerations and persistent net losses, although their reduction has been significant 1.

    Opportunities

    • Expansion into Southeast Asia in the two- and three-wheeler electric vehicle segment is presented as a strategic future direction 1.
    • The renewable energy storage market could become a new revenue source if the company succeeds in entering this segment 1.
    • Partnerships with automakers and storage integrators could bring larger volumes and more stable relationships 1.

    Threats

    • Dependence on banks and suppliers for financing and supply could become a major risk if their support diminishes 1.
    • Competitive pressure and falling battery prices could further compress a distributor's margins 1.
    • Changes in public policy and foreign investment rules could affect the company's structure and operations in China 1.

    Risks

    • Going concernhigh

      The report states that management's plan could fall short if factors such as demand for NEV vehicles, economic conditions, or the support of banks and suppliers deteriorate 1. If operating cash flow is insufficient, the company could be forced to reduce expansion plans or sell assets 1.

    • Revenue concentrated in resaleshigh

      Almost all revenue comes from reselling third-party equipment, which makes the company vulnerable to supplier price changes and the loss of a small number of customers 1.

    • Reliance on third parties for productionmedium

      The company buys raw materials and components from third-party suppliers and outsources manufacturing and order fulfilment 1. Quality and costs could be affected by these partners.

    • Impairment and credit lossesmedium

      The company recorded significant impairment and credit losses, after filing lawsuits against vendors that failed to deliver purchased vehicles 1. Recovery of the advances paid remains uncertain 1.

    • Regulatory risk in Chinamedium

      Operations in China are subject to a foreign investment framework and legislative changes that the report describes in detail 1. Changes to this framework could affect how the company structures its operations.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If demand for electric vehicles and energy storage keeps growing, the company could benefit from an expanding market, already holding a presence in the Pearl River Delta supply chain.
    • The reduction in net loss and the rise in revenue compared with the prior year show that management has cut costs significantly, which could open the way to a more stable business.
    • The recent capital injection and the expansion into Southeast Asia could give the company resources and a clear direction to diversify its revenue sources.

    What would break the thesis

    • Almost all revenue comes from resales at minimal margins, and the proprietary product line has been closed, which suggests a weakening long-term business model.
    • Going-concern considerations remain tied to support from banks and suppliers, and the report acknowledges there is no guarantee that management's plan will succeed.
    • Falling battery prices and intense competition could further compress margins, making it difficult to turn revenue growth into profit.

    What to watch

    • Evolution of resale revenue relative to proprietary product revenueFiscal 2026
    • Cash level and external financing, including bank supportNext quarter
    • Whether the Southeast Asia segment generates concrete revenueFiscal 2026
    • Trend in gross margin after the launch of new product linesNext annual report

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 24 Feb 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (24 Aug 2026), 6-K (17 Jul 2026), 6-K (26 Jun 2026), 6-K (07 May 2026).

    The business

    According to its annual report (Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2025), Jiuzi Holdings is a Cayman Islands company whose operations are conducted in China through PRC subsidiaries. The company describes its core activity in renewable energy and focuses on trading new energy batteries, including design, processing, transportation and packaging, as well as electrical equipment and mobile phone accessories 1. The VIE structure was dissolved in January 2023, and Zhejiang Jiuzi became a wholly owned subsidiary. Revenue for fiscal 2025 was 2.88 mn USD versus 1.40 mn USD in 2024 1.

    The revenue mix changed sharply. In fiscal 2025, 99.53% of revenue came from reselling equipment and accessories bought from third parties, while proprietary product contributed only 0.47% 1. The proprietary product line was terminated in March 2025, and the new product lines carried lower margins 1. The company also has a franchise model, with initial franchise fees and annual royalties calculated as a percentage of net income of franchised stores 1.

    Financially, the net loss fell 82.8% to 10.19 mn USD in fiscal 2025, mainly due to lower share-based compensation and lower asset impairment and credit losses 1. Cash and cash equivalents stood at 4.57 mn USD on October 31, 2025, a balance supported largely by a 5 mn USD equity financing completed on September 30, 2025 1. Management also noted going-concern considerations, linked to demand for NEV vehicles and the continued support of banks and suppliers 1.

    Segments

    New energy battery sales

    This segment, primarily in the Pearl River Delta region of mainland China, covers production, transportation and packaging of batteries. The company describes it as the core of its declared business 1. In practice, sales in fiscal 2025 were largely resales of equipment bought from third parties rather than proprietary products 1.

    Electric vehicles in Southeast Asia

    The second reported segment covers sales and production of electric two-wheelers, three-wheeled electric scooters and slow-speed vehicles in Southeast Asia 1. The company says it will focus on this segment going forward, yet its contribution to fiscal 2025 revenue was minimal, at 0.47% of the total 1.

    Resales of third-party equipment

    This is the main revenue generator, representing 99.53% of the total in fiscal 2025 and 44.87% in 2024 1. Revenue from these resales was 2.87 mn USD in 2025, compared with 0.63 mn USD in 2024 1. The segment's gross margin was 0.68% in 2025, down from 4.00% in 2024 1.

    Market context

    The company places its business in the new energy battery industry, which includes power batteries and energy storage batteries. According to the report, the global power battery market exceeded 100 bn USD in 2022 and could exceed 500 bn USD by 2030 1. China is the largest market, accounting for over 50% of global share 1. Chinese power battery installations surpassed 769.7 GWh in 2025 and could exceed 1300 GWh by 2030 1.

    As a distributor of third-party equipment, however, the company occupies a different position from battery manufacturers. The report notes that power batteries account for 30%-40% of the total cost of an electric vehicle 1, and margin pressure along this value chain is visible in the company's results 1.

    Trends

    • Rising electric vehicle adoptiontailwind

      Governments in several countries have announced timelines to phase out internal combustion engines, driving explosive growth in demand for electric vehicles and batteries 1. If this demand keeps growing, it could support the volumes of the company's battery business.

    • Growth in renewable energy storagetailwind

      The expansion of solar and wind power has created substantial demand for storage batteries, which the company sees as a new area of expansion, including residential and grid-scale storage 1. How far the company can capture this opportunity remains to be seen.

    • Falling costs and price competitionmixed

      Lithium-ion battery costs have dropped by over 80% in the past decade, which has facilitated widespread adoption 1. For a distributor with thin margins, this trend could however compress prices and profit margins further.

    • Policy support and funding pressureheadwind

      Subsidies and tax incentives support the battery industry, and the company cites policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act 1. However, the report shows that the company's sustainability depends on the banks and suppliers that support its financing 1, which could become an obstacle if that support narrows.

    Competitive position

    The report does not name competitors explicitly, but it describes competition in the battery and electric vehicle market as intense, with emphasis on competitive pricing and supplier availability 1. The company argues its advantages lie in early brand recognition, its presence in the Pearl River Delta and its extended global network 1.

    Large players in the battery and electric vehicle industry, which the report does not name, pose a structural pressure on a company of this size. The company acknowledges that it depends on suppliers and third-party contract manufacturers 1, which reduces its control over costs and quality.

    • Chinese traction battery manufacturers

      Referred to generically through China's share of over 50% of the global market; the report does not name them individually 1.

    • Two- and three-wheeler electric vehicle makers in Southeast Asia

      The report mentions the electric two- and three-wheeler segment in the region but does not identify specific competitors 1.

    • Energy storage system suppliers

      The report points to rising demand for storage batteries but does not name competitors in this segment 1.

    • Electrical equipment and accessories distributors

      In this market margins are thin, and according to the report price competition is a relevant factor for the company 1.

    News & filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 20-F, fiscal year ended 2025-10-31 · SEC / Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. · 24 Feb 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.