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NaaS Technology Inc. NAAS

Retail-Retail Stores, NEC · SIC 5990 · Vertical: Retail-Retail Stores, NEC (SIC 5990)

1.98USD−12.78% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

NaaS Technology Inc. (formerly RISE Education Cayman Ltd, listed on Nasdaq under the symbol NAAS) provides connectivity services for electric vehicle charging in China and energy solutions for asset owners. In 2025 revenue fell to RMB 125,139 thousand and the company reported a net loss of RMB 450.0 million, as it shifts away from capital-intensive full station operation toward a platform interconnectivity model.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, NaaS Technology Inc. (NAAS) stock was 1.98 USD (−12.78% on the day), with market capitalisation 223.8 m USD, dividend yield 40.35%, beta 1.12, 52-week range 1.97–4.03 USD.

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

Market cap
223.8 m USD
shares as of 31 Dec 2021
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.05 · TTM to 31 Dec 2024
E/P (TTM)
-2.53%
TTM to 31 Dec 2024
Dividend yield
40.35%
DPS 12m 0.80
Beta (2y)
1.12
Volatility (1y) 72%
52-week range
1.974.03

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
30.4
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
1.91 – 3.43
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.05 · band width 57.2%
SMA 50 / 200
2.98 / 2.83
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.25 / -0.20
MACD below 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−35.0%−2.0%−33.0 pp—
3 months−39.3%−2.2%−37.1 pp—
6 months−10.0%+4.3%−14.3 pp—
Year to date−41.4%+10.6%−52.0 pp—
1 year−40.5%+10.5%−51.0 pp−17.0%
3 years−99.7%+73.7%−173.4 pp−27.8%
5 years−99.8%+61.7%−161.6 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−51.1%
11 Dec 2025 → 06 Mar 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−100.0%
10 Jun 2022 → 06 Mar 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−72.2%
S&P 500 +10.1%

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 year20172018201920202021202220232024
Revenue149.0 m185.0 m219.7 m146.9 munavailable13.5 m45.1 m27.5 m
Revenue YoYunavailable+24.2%+18.8%−33.1%unavailableunavailable+235.0%−38.9%
Net income-7.4 m20.8 m21.3 m-20.3 m-39.0 m-817.3 m-184.1 m-125.1 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailable+2.3%−195.4%unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailable0.180.18-0.18-0.34-0.42-0.08-0.05
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailable0.0%−200.0%unavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-4.9%11.2%9.7%-13.8%unavailable-6,073.7%-408.3%-454.5%
Free cash flow45.3 m45.8 m-13.0 m-35.2 munavailable-86.7 munavailableunavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2024 · 31 Dec 2024

Cash
17.3 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
-103.3 m USD
Total assets
89.1 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
0.33x
ROE
unavailable
ROA
-84.7%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2022
13.5 m
2023
45.1 m
2024
27.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Cost of revenue
2022
12.6 m
2023
32.6 m
2024
15.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Gross profit
2022
894.0 k ≈
2023
12.5 m
2024
12.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Research & development
2022
5.3 m
2023
8.9 m
2024
5.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Operating income
2022
-356.7 m
2023
-150.2 m
2024
-110.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2022
—
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Apr 2021verified

EBITDA
2022
—
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Apr 2021derived

Interest expense
2022
—
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Apr 2021verified

Pre-tax income
2022
-815.9 m
2023
-183.6 m
2024
-127.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Income tax
2022
1.4 m
2023
533.0 k
2024
-2.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Net income
2022
-817.3 m
2023
-184.1 m
2024
-125.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Diluted EPS
2022
-0.42
2023
-0.08
2024
-0.05

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2022
—
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 13 May 2022verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2022
72.3 m
2023
61.4 m
2024
17.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Receivables
2022
—
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 19 Apr 2021verified

Inventories
2022
—
2023
3.2 m
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 09 May 2024verified

Current assets
2022
135.0 m
2023
161.1 m
2024
60.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2022
377.0 k
2023
617.0 k
2024
356.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Goodwill
2022
—
2023
5.6 m
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 09 May 2024verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2022
121.0 k
2023
1.9 m
2024
320.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Total assets
2022
160.3 m
2023
206.4 m
2024
89.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Accounts payable
2022
49.2 m
2023
152.1 m
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 09 May 2024verified

Short-term debt
2022
38.0 m
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2023verified

Long-term debt
2022
465.2 m
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2023verified

Current liabilities
2022
27.9 m
2023
115.1 m
2024
185.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Total liabilities
2022
96.7 m
2023
212.5 m
2024
192.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Equity
2022
63.6 m
2023
-6.1 m
2024
-103.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2022
—
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 13 May 2022verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2022
-84.2 m
2023
-79.6 m
2024
-24.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Capex
2022
2.5 m
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2023verified

Free cash flow
2022
-86.7 m ≈
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2023derived

Investing cash flow
2022
-23.4 m
2023
-47.8 m
2024
-27.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Financing cash flow
2022
180.8 m
2023
116.6 m
2024
9.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 09 Jul 2025verified

Share repurchases
2022
—
2023
—
2024
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Apr 2020verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-38.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Revenue CAGR 3Y
unavailable
input data missing
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-34.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2019 → FY 2024
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
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
the base of the ratio is not positive
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
44.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
EBITDA margin
unavailable
input data missing
EBIT margin
-401.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Net margin
-454.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
FCF margin
unavailable
input data missing

Returns

ROE
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
ROA
-84.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2024 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2024
ROIC
unavailable
equity is negative: buybacks shrink the invested capital and ROIC would come out large without meaning anything
ROCE
unavailable
insufficient data
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
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2024
Quick ratio
unavailable
input data missing
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2024

Cash

Operating cash flow
-24.5 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Capital expenditure
unavailable
input data missing
Free cash flow
unavailable
input data missing
FCF conversion
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion
unavailable
input data missing

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days inventory outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Days payables outstanding
unavailable
input data missing
Cash conversion cycle
unavailable
input data missing

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
223.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2024
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-2.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
P/B
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
P/S
8.1x
computed by olivLawFY 2024 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2024
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
input data missing
FCF yield
unavailable
input data missing
Dividend yield
40.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
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: 2 of at least 6
  • score weight coverage: 10.4% of at least 60%

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

Closing price

1.98 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 223.8 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
223.8 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2024
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
unavailable
equity is negative: the ratio is not economically meaningful (not by itself insolvency; usually the result of buybacks)
Net margin
-454.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Revenue growth (YoY)
-38.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2024
Dividend yield
40.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2024

Coverage and freshness

34/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2024
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2024
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2024
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2021
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 09 Jul 2025
verified 234derived 1

The data is older than the freshness threshold.

Score by group

10% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

Low
10.50
USD per share
Mid
12.04
USD per share
High
14.12
USD per share
Price: 1.98 USD
The price is below the range
Potential to the central value: 508.2% (value / price − 1)
Margin of safety: 83.6% (1 − price / value)
Agreement between methods: single method · 1 methods used · 1 independent bases

The combined range = the median of the valid methods' low, central and high values; it is not a probability interval and does not cover every result. Envelope of all methods: 10.50 – 14.12 USD.

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

Method ranges (USD per share)

— — Mid · ▏ Price

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the input exists, but its latest figure is far older than the latest reported period: not used
  • 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)10.50 – 14.12 (Mid 12.04)
Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Retail-Retail Stores, NEC (SIC 5990)

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: 2 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 10.4% of at least 60%

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Net margin · Quality-454.5%0 (vs peers)60%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.3x0 (on a fixed band)40%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

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

Score groups

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

NaaS Technology Inc. (NAAS). Latest full fiscal year: 2024; data up to 2024-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 27.5 m USD in 2024; YoY growth -38.9%; net margin -454.5%.

The estimated value range is 10.50–14.12 USD per share (median of 1 methods, agreement: single method); assumptions are illustrative. Against the central value of 12.04 USD, the price of 1.98 USD leaves a potential of 508.2% (value / price − 1) and a margin of safety of 83.6% (1 − price / value). The range is the median of the methods' low, central and high values, not a probability interval.

Insufficient data for a verdict (indicators available: 2 of at least 6; score weight coverage: 10.4% of at least 60%).

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

What supports the thesis

  • The price is below the estimated value range

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: -454.5%
  • Current ratio: 0.3x

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

Versus the vertical median

Retail-Retail Stores, NEC (SIC 5990) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 18 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 16.6x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 14.1x
P/S
8.1x
vertical median 0.2x
above median (+3,502.2%)
P/B
—
vertical median 1.3x
ROE
—
vertical median -3.7%
Net margin
-454.5%
vertical median -0.8%
below median
EBIT margin
-401.5%
vertical median -1.5%
below median
Revenue YoY
-38.9%
vertical median 0.4%
below median (−9,613.7%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 1.2x
Dividend yield
40.4%
vertical median 3.4%
above median (+1,087.3%)

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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SBHSally Beauty Holdings, Inc.1.8 bn10.023.5%5.2%−0.4%+21% / +99%
YJYunji Inc.1.3 bn—-13.5%-42.0%−20.8%−27% / −62%
TITNTitan Machinery Inc.530.0 m—-9.7%-2.5%−10.2%+22% / −1%
SGUStar Group, L.P.429.8 m4.9—4.6%+1.0%+9% / +2%
NAASNaaS Technology Inc.223.8 m——-454.5%−38.9%−41% / −100%
NEGGNewegg Commerce, Inc.207.4 m—-3.7%-0.3%+16.9%−87% / −61%
RENTRent the Runway, Inc.83.1 m0.2—11.8%+7.7%−49% / −77%
BARKBark, Inc.75.2 m—-36.7%-8.4%−18.5%−42% / −49%
TKLFTokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd.58.0 m68.51.7%0.2%+77.6%−48% / −82%
BQBoqii Holding Limited10.5 m—-2.8%-1.2%−5.7%−79% / −98%
INHDInno Holdings Inc.8.7 m—-7.2%-72.7%+221.4%−97% / unavailable
RCTRedCloud Holdings plc2.3 m——-95.3%+4.3%−98% / unavailable
LESLLeslie’s, Inc.955.3 k——-21.2%−6.6%unavailable / unavailable
JDJD.com, Inc.—30.110.2%1.8%+17.9%−7% / +1%
HITIHigh Tide Inc.——-44.0%-8.5%+13.7%+8% / +85%
WOOFPetco Health & Wellness Company, Inc.—31.12.6%0.5%−2.5%−2% / +4%
FLWS1 800 Flowers Com Inc——-65.4%-9.0%−10.8%−17% / −68%

1- and 3-year price returns: for NAAS 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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Bull
Allowed range: -50 … 50%
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Estimated price (USD)

Estimated priceBearBaseBull
1 years
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3 years
insufficient data
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5 years
insufficient data
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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 17 Apr 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (31 Aug 2026), 6-K (14 Aug 2026), 6-K (05 Aug 2026), 6-K (29 Jul 2026), 6-K (22 Jul 2026), 6-K (17 Jul 2026).

    In brief

    NaaS Technology Inc. (formerly RISE Education Cayman Ltd, listed on Nasdaq under the symbol NAAS) provides connectivity services for electric vehicle charging in China and energy solutions for asset owners. In 2025 revenue fell to RMB 125,139 thousand and the company reported a net loss of RMB 450.0 million, as it shifts away from capital-intensive full station operation toward a platform interconnectivity model.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company has a mobility connectivity and SaaS position for charging stations, along with partnerships with several platforms and investment in research and development 1.
    • Revenue is concentrated in charging services, which generate most of the income, and could offer a more predictable base if demand stays stable 1.
    • A platform and interconnectivity strategy could reduce dependence on capital-intensive full station operation 1.

    Weaknesses

    • The company has a history of losses and expects to keep incurring losses in the near term, with no assurance it will reach profitability 1.
    • Revenue fell sharply in 2025 from earlier years, and the energy solutions line has almost disappeared from the revenue mix 1.
    • The company has a limited operating history and has gone through restructuring, which could make forecasts of revenue and expenses less reliable 1.

    Opportunities

    • If EV adoption accelerates, demand for public charging infrastructure could grow, particularly in China 1.
    • Strategic partnerships with automakers and financial institutions could expand the infrastructure and services offered 1.
    • Energy optimization and photovoltaic integration services could become an additional revenue source if widely adopted 1.

    Threats

    • Competition in the charging industry is rising and could reduce the company's market share 1.
    • Chinese regulation can change quickly and could affect operations and the value of the ADSs 1.
    • An economic slowdown in China or globally could weigh on demand for EVs and charging services 1.

    Risks

    • Continuing losseshigh

      The company expects to keep incurring operating and net losses in the near term, and its profitability depends on EV adoption and the build-out of charging infrastructure 1.

    • Dependence on NewLink and Kuaidianhigh

      The company relies on NewLink and on its collaboration with the Kuaidian operator. The transfer of the operator's ownership to a NewLink subsidiary could change the terms of this collaboration 1.

    • Financinghigh

      The company expects to raise additional funds, which may not be available when needed or at all. It has used ADS issuances and subscription facilities that dilute existing shareholders 1.

    • Chinese regulatory riskmedium

      The Chinese government can intervene in operations, and limits on transferring cash to the holding company could restrict the company's ability to fund its business 1.

    • Nasdaq listing statusmedium

      The report states the company is not in compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirements. If compliance is not restored, the ADSs could be delisted, affecting liquidity 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If EV adoption in China continues and demand for public charging stays strong, a connectivity platform with a less capital-intensive model could improve margins over the medium term.
    • Moving from full station operation to a platform and interconnectivity model could reduce capital spending and support more controlled growth.
    • Partnerships with automakers and financial institutions could widen the company's access to new customers and infrastructure projects.

    What would break the thesis

    • Revenue fell in 2025 and the company is reporting net losses, which could make it necessary to raise further capital on less favorable terms.
    • Dependence on a third-party operator and an influential shareholder could limit the company's control over charging services and collaboration terms.
    • Rising competition and Chinese regulatory risk could reduce market share and affect the value of the ADSs.

    What to watch

    • Completion of the Kuaidian operator transfer to the NewLink subsidiary and its effect on the collaborationmid-May 2026
    • Trend in charging services revenue and its share of total revenueQ1 2027
    • Progress toward profitability and reduction in net losses2027
    • Compliance with Nasdaq continued listing requirementsnext 10-K

    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 17 Apr 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (31 Aug 2026), 6-K (14 Aug 2026), 6-K (05 Aug 2026), 6-K (29 Jul 2026), 6-K (22 Jul 2026), 6-K (17 Jul 2026).

    The business

    NaaS launched EV charging services in 2019 through Chezhubang (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries. The company became NaaS Technology Inc. after the June 2022 mergers, through which it took over NaaS's principal business and changed its ticker from REDU to NAAS. According to the 2025 Form 20-F, NaaS announced in 2024 a strategic focus on a platform-based interconnectivity charging business and in 2025 proactively moved away from capital-intensive, low-margin full station operation 1.

    Revenue comes from three lines: charging services, energy solutions and new initiatives. In 2025 charging services made up 95.0% of revenue, while energy solutions fell to 0.6%, from 43.1% in 2023 1. The company describes mobility connectivity delivered with Kuaidian, a partnered platform run by a third-party service provider, and SaaS products that optimize charging stations 1.

    The report states that in March 2026 the sole shareholder of the Kuaidian operator agreed to transfer 100% of its equity to a wholly owned subsidiary of NewLink, a transfer expected to be completed by mid-May 2026 1. This step could change the collaboration NaaS has with Kuaidian.

    Segments

    Charging services

    The largest revenue line, covering mobility connectivity for charging stations and charging services at stations the company operates. It accounted for 95.0% of revenue in 2025 1.

    Energy solutions

    Integrated solutions covering planning, deployment and operational optimization of EV charging for energy asset owners. Revenue fell from RMB 100,545 thousand in 2023 to RMB 765 thousand in 2025, a 0.6% share 1.

    New initiatives

    Non-charging services aimed at improving the efficiency and profitability of energy assets, including charging stations. They accounted for 4.4% of revenue in 2025 1.

    Market context

    The report describes China's EV charging market as having very high demand for public charging infrastructure, due to the scarcity of private or residential charging facilities. It also notes that EV adoption can be affected by prices, fuel costs, government policy and supply chain disruption in the auto industry 1.

    Demand for the company's services depends directly on the number of EVs sold and on end-user charging behavior. If the EV market develops more slowly than expected, revenue could be affected 1.

    Trends

    • EV adoptionmixed

      Revenue growth depends on continued adoption of EVs for passenger and fleet use. A slowdown in sales could reduce demand for charging services.

    • Shift to platform modelmixed

      Moving away from capital-intensive full station operation toward a platform model could reduce costs, but could also slow revenue in the short term.

    • Competitive pressureheadwind

      The charging industry is described as highly competitive and increasing in intensity, with existing players able to expand offerings and new entrants possible. Losing market share could affect results.

    • Chinese regulationheadwind

      Chinese rules on cybersecurity, data privacy and oversight of overseas offerings can change quickly. Changes could affect operations and the value of the ADSs.

    Competitive position

    The report describes the charging service market as highly competitive, with Chinese companies and possible new entrants. NaaS compares its offering on the breadth of services for charging stations, energy asset owners and end-users, as well as on quality, performance and price 1.

    The main risk is that a growing number of competitors could reduce the company's market share. The report does not name specific competitors in the passages reviewed, so the list below is limited to what the source states explicitly.

    • Kuaidian (third-party operator)

      Mobility platform run by a third-party provider, through which NaaS delivers charging solutions; its planned transfer to a NewLink subsidiary is noted in the report 1.

    • NewLink

      Shareholder with substantial influence over the company, whose subsidiary could take over the Kuaidian operator 1.

    • Chinese charging service providers

      The report notes several Chinese companies compete in charging services, without naming them in the passages reviewed 1.

    • New market entrants

      The report warns that new companies could enter the market and that existing players could expand their offerings 1.

    News & filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 20-F, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / NaaS Technology Inc. · 17 Apr 2026

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

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