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YUNHONG GREEN CTI LTD. YHGJ

Fabricated Rubber Products, NEC · SIC 3060 · Vertical: Rubber and plastics products (SIC 30xx)

3.51USD−2.77% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

YUNHONG GREEN CTI LTD. (YHGJ) makes foil and latex balloons, novelty products and flexible packaging film, headquartered in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Sales eased in the first half of 2026, with helium costs and customer concentration remaining key pressures. Quarterly net sales were 3,900,000 USD in the second quarter of 2026 and the six-month figure was 10054000 USD.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, YUNHONG GREEN CTI LTD. (YHGJ) stock was 3.51 USD (−2.77% on the day), with market capitalisation 9.2 m USD, beta -0.62, 52-week range 2.44–5.52 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 3.9 m USD (−28.5% YoY), net income of -543.0 k USD, diluted EPS -0.22 USD.

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

Market cap
9.2 m USD
shares as of 07 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -1.09 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-31.06%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
-0.62
Volatility (1y) 85%
52-week range
2.445.52

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
66.0
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
2.19 – 3.61
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.93 · band width 49.0%
SMA 50 / 200
2.81 / 3.08
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.19 / 0.08
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+30.0%−1.1%+31.1 pp—
3 months+12.5%−0.5%+13.0 pp—
6 months+3.2%+4.4%−1.2 pp—
Year to date−3.3%+12.3%−15.6 pp—
1 year−28.2%+13.5%−41.8 pp+13.2%
3 years−87.5%+76.4%−163.9 pp+26.0%
5 years−81.9%+63.7%−145.6 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−55.8%
13 Nov 2025 → 25 Sept 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−92.0%
15 Nov 2023 → 25 Sept 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−29.0%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
3.9 m USD
−28.5% YoY
Net income
-543.0 k USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.22
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-13.9% / -8.2%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue2.5 m6.2 m4.8 m5.5 m3.0 m6.5 m6.2 m3.9 m
Cost of revenue2.6 m4.1 m3.9 m4.5 m2.9 m4.8 m5.1 m3.4 m
Gross profit-20.0 k2.0 m866.0 k978.0 k67.0 k1.7 m1.0 m538.0 k
Operating income-991.0 k902.0 k-178.0 k19.0 k-983.0 k-908.0 k-98.0 k-320.0 k
Depreciation & amortisation61.0 k ≈164.0 k163.0 k159.0 k ≈156.0 k ≈163.0 k150.0 k136.0 k ≈
Interest expense201.0 k207.0 k237.0 k227.0 k198.0 k216.0 k242.0 k225.0 k
Net income-1.2 m683.0 k-416.0 k-185.0 k-811.0 k-1.1 m-341.0 k-543.0 k
Diluted EPS-0.470.26 ≈-0.18-0.09-0.31-0.41 ≈-0.15-0.22
Operating cash flow754.0 k ≈-2.1 m970.0 k744.0 k ≈586.0 k ≈-2.5 m236.0 k2.3 m ≈
Capex28.0 k ≈29.0 k20.0 k22.0 k ≈26.0 k ≈—27.0 k3.0 k ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

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 year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue49.4 m32.3 m21.1 m24.1 m18.0 m17.8 m18.0 m19.7 m
Revenue YoY−12.1%−34.7%−34.7%+14.4%−25.1%−1.4%+0.8%+9.8%
Net income-3.6 m-7.1 m-4.4 m-8.3 m-1.5 m-235.0 k-1.5 m-2.5 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPS-1.00-1.86-1.52-2.01-0.22-0.01-0.07-1.01
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-7.3%-22.1%-21.1%-34.3%-8.1%-1.3%-8.3%-12.8%
Free cash flowunavailableunavailable1.2 m-3.8 m2.2 m-1.4 m-1.6 munavailable

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
97.0 k USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
8.6 m USD
Total assets
22.5 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
1.41x
ROE
-26.3%
ROA
-10.5%
FCF margin
unavailable

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
17.8 m
2024
18.0 m
2025
19.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
14.5 m
2024
14.4 m
2025
16.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
3.3 m
2024
3.6 m
2025
3.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Research & development
2023
200.0 k
2024
200.0 k
2025
200.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-399.0 k
2024
-612.0 k
2025
-2.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
279.0 k
2024
345.0 k
2025
641.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-120.0 k ≈
2024
-267.0 k ≈
2025
-1.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
628.0 k
2024
862.0 k
2025
878.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-235.0 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 29 Mar 2024verified

Income tax
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2022verified

Net income
2023
-235.0 k
2024
-1.5 m
2025
-2.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-0.01
2024
-0.07
2025
-1.01

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
19.5 m
2024
2.3 m
2025
2.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
921.0 k
2024
220.0 k
2025
97.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
4.0 m
2024
5.4 m
2025
6.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
7.8 m
2024
8.5 m
2025
8.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
13.0 m
2024
14.5 m
2025
15.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
864.0 k
2024
4.9 m
2025
4.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2022verified

Total assets
2023
17.2 m
2024
25.6 m
2025
22.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
917.0 k
2024
1.5 m
2025
1.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
6.5 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 29 Mar 2024verified

Long-term debt
2023
533.0 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 29 Mar 2024verified

Current liabilities
2023
10.1 m
2024
11.4 m
2025
10.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
13.5 m
2024
14.9 m
2025
13.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
3.7 m †
2024
10.7 m †
2025
8.6 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-1.2 m
2024
-1.3 m
2025
-172.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
221.0 k
2024
331.0 k
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2025verified

Free cash flow
2023
-1.4 m ≈
2024
-1.6 m ≈
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2025derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-221.0 k
2024
-331.0 k
2025
271.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
2.2 m
2024
904.0 k
2025
132.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 23 Mar 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
9.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
3.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-1.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
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
16.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-8.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-11.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-14.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
2.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-29.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-13.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-22.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
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
-2.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Liquidity

Current ratio
1.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Quick ratio
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
649.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
97.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Sept 2025
Free cash flow
552.0 k USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
66 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days inventory outstanding
180 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
33 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash conversion cycle
214 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
9.2 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-31.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.5x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
16.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
FCF yield
6.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing
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

3.51 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 9.2 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
9.2 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
1.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-29.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-14.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
input data missing

Coverage and freshness

31/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 07 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 07 Aug 2026
verified 2233derived 187

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 · input data missing

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Rubber and plastics products (SIC 30xx)

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-14.4%6 (vs peers)19%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth3.0%25 (on a fixed band)25%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-2.6x0 (on a fixed band)19%
Current ratio · Balance sheet1.4x51 (on a fixed band)13%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation6.0%75 (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 sheet20/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial25/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality· partial6/100 · 1/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/2 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial75/100 · 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

YUNHONG GREEN CTI LTD. (YHGJ). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 19.7 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 9.8%; net margin -14.4%; ROE -29.5%.

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

  • FCF yield: 6.0%

What contradicts it

  • Net margin: -14.4%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 3.0%
  • Interest coverage: -2.6x

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

Rubber and plastics products (SIC 30xx) · same major group (2-digit SIC) · compared with 18 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 24.9x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 13.7x
P/S
0.5x
vertical median 2.2x
below median (−78.3%)
P/B
1.2x
vertical median 5.0x
below median (−76.5%)
ROE
-29.5%
vertical median 10.0%
below median (−395.3%)
Net margin
-14.4%
vertical median 6.7%
below median (−313.7%)
EBIT margin
-11.8%
vertical median 12.6%
below median (−193.6%)
Revenue YoY
9.8%
vertical median 2.7%
above median (+264.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 1.5x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.3%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

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ENTGEntegris, Inc.21.8 bn55.79.6%11.1%−1.4%+85% / +37%
CSLCarlisle Companies Incorporated15.4 bn22.641.9%13.8%+0.3%+25% / +42%
DECKDeckers Outdoor Corp11.9 bn11.844.3%19.0%+9.8%+1% / −19%
ONONOn Holding AG11.5 bn56.313.5%6.8%+30.0%−12% / +33%
WMSAdvanced Drainage Systems, Inc.10.9 bn24.926.1%14.0%+5.0%−5% / +19%
ATRAptarGroup, Inc9.3 bn35.69.9%6.7%+5.4%+18% / +16%
AWIArmstrong World Industries, Inc.7.4 bn23.536.0%18.4%+12.1%−7% / +107%
CROXCrocs, Inc.7.3 bn11.949.1%16.2%−1.5%+88% / +51%
NPOEnpro Inc5.9 bn94.74.0%4.9%+9.0%+25% / +116%
NWLNewell Brands Inc2.5 bn—-12.8%-4.4%−5.0%+61% / −23%
GTThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company1.3 bn—-63.9%-14.4%−3.2%−47% / −67%
MYEMyers Industries, Inc.1.1 bn37.69.7%3.3%−1.3%+58% / +62%
KRTKarat Packaging Inc.1.1 bn21.531.2%10.2%+10.7%+143% / +149%
SWIMLatham Group, Inc.963.2 m100.22.2%1.6%+7.4%+14% / +262%
LWLGLightwave Logic, Inc.662.9 m—-34.4%-9,134.4%+147.7%−1% / +8%
CMTCore Molding Technologies, Inc.187.1 m26.14.4%2.4%−9.5%+12% / +18%
DSWLDeswell Industries, Inc.46.5 m4.410.0%17.3%−9.3%−19% / +12%
YHGJYunhong Green Cti Ltd.9.2 m—-29.5%-14.4%+9.8%−28% / −88%
NKENIKE, Inc.—19.521.6%6.7%+0.2%−37% / −63%

1- and 3-year price returns: for YHGJ 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

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Estimated price (USD)

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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.

    In brief

    YUNHONG GREEN CTI LTD. (YHGJ) makes foil and latex balloons, novelty products and flexible packaging film, headquartered in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Sales eased in the first half of 2026, with helium costs and customer concentration remaining key pressures. Quarterly net sales were 3,900,000 USD in the second quarter of 2026 and the six-month figure was 10054000 USD 2.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company has more than four decades of experience in flexible film and holds several patents tied to its products.
    • It is regarded as one of the larger foil balloon makers in the United States, with several hundred designs.
    • Automation of production lines has been extended and supports long-term cost control.

    Weaknesses

    • Sales depend heavily on a few large customers, and a single retailer can quickly change order volumes.
    • Bank debt is costly and a lien on nearly all assets limits financial flexibility.
    • The China subsidiary has not yet started commercial production and part of its investment has been impaired.

    Opportunities

    • If compostable materials developed with Asian partners reach the market, the company could widen its eco-friendly range.
    • Diversifying customers and distribution channels in Europe, Mexico and Australia could reduce reliance on a few buyers.
    • New product lines and extensions developed internally could support sales if they gain traction.

    Threats

    • Helium price volatility can reduce demand for helium-filled balloons, the company's largest line.
    • Tariffs and trade restrictions could raise material costs and limit how much can be passed on to customers.
    • Strong competition from rivals with much larger resources could pressure prices and margins.

    Risks

    • Reliance on large customershigh

      A small number of customers generate most sales, and changes in their reorder patterns can quickly affect revenue and liquidity.

    • Helium pricehigh

      Higher or scarce helium can reduce demand for filled balloons, and the effect on sales can arrive quickly.

    • Debt and credit termsmedium

      Credit facilities carry high interest and a lien on most assets, and compliance with covenants remains important.

    • China subsidiarymedium

      The China investment has not begun commercial production, and impairments already recorded suggest that recovery is uncertain.

    • Supply chain and tariffslow

      Tariffs and supply disruptions can raise material costs and reduce margins if they cannot be passed on.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If spring and holiday sales recover, the company could regain some of the recent revenue decline.
    • A green product line built on compostable materials could open a new market if it reaches commercial production.
    • Automation and more than four decades of flexible film experience could support margins over the long term.

    What would break the thesis

    • If large customers keep reducing orders, sales could fall further than expected.
    • High borrowing costs and liens on assets could limit the company's ability to invest.
    • If the China subsidiary remains without commercial production, the investment could be impaired further.

    What to watch

    • Sales trend and reorders from the three largest customersQ3 2026
    • Start of commercial production at the China subsidiary2027
    • Renewal of the Line Financial credit facility, which matures in April 20272027

    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.

    The business

    The company develops, produces and sells consumer products throughout the United States and several other countries, plus film products for commercial and industrial uses in the United States 1. Its main lines are foil and latex balloons, balloon-inspired gifts, and flexible films for food and commercial packaging 1. Production is concentrated in the Lake Barrington, Illinois plant, where films are laminated, printed and converted 1.

    In 2025 novelty products were 65% of revenues, balloon-inspired gifts and other products 29%, and flexible film products only 6% 1. The company says it is focusing on its core foil balloon business while investing with managed risk in compostable materials developed by a group of companies in China indirectly controlled by its chairman 1. The Green name and the YHGJ symbol reflect this direction, approved by shareholders in August 2023 1.

    Segments

    Balloon-inspired gifts and other products

    This line includes candy arrangements with balloons and accessories, and its revenue rose in the first half of 2026 owing to the timing of Valentine's Day shipments 2.

    Flexible packaging film

    Laminated and printed films are sold to customers who convert them into packaging; sales have been inconsistent because of a small customer base and many competitors 2.

    Market context

    The foil balloon market grew rapidly from the 1980s and the United States remains the largest market, sold through retail chains and distributors 1. The packaging film market is fragmented, with many firms producing or processing film for their own packaging 1. Helium prices have shaped demand, and when they rise above normal levels customers have reduced orders 1.

    Trends

    • Helium price and availabilityheadwind

      Helium-filled balloons are the largest line, and higher helium costs could lead customers to pause these products temporarily, which could reduce demand 1.

    • Trade tariffs and import costsheadwind

      Tariffs on goods from China and other countries can raise the cost of materials and equipment, and the company may not be able to pass all of these costs on to customers 2.

    • Compostable materials and the Green strategymixed

      The company intends to supply biodegradable materials developed by partners in Asia, which could open new markets if the products reach commercial scale 2.

    • Labour costs in the Chicago areamixed

      The company expects its local labour market to become more costly, and it is using automation on its production lines as a response, which could support margins over time 1.

    Competitive position

    The balloon industry is highly competitive with numerous manufacturers, and in the United States the principal foil balloon makers named are Anagram International, Pioneer Balloon Company, Convertidora International and Betallic 1. Competition turns on price, quality and terms, and some rivals have far greater financial and distribution resources 1.

    In packaging films the market is fragmented and competition on quality and price is intense; the company says it can compete through technology and systems added to its products 1. Competition from manufacturers in Europe and China adds further pressure in foil balloons 1.

    • Anagram International

      Foil balloon manufacturer named among the principal competitors in the United States.

    • Pioneer Balloon Company

      Foil balloon manufacturer named among the principal competitors in the United States.

    • Convertidora International

      Foil balloon manufacturer named among competitors in the American market.

    • Betallic

      United States foil balloon maker that the company lists among its main rivals.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / YUNHONG GREEN CTI LTD. · 23 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / YUNHONG GREEN CTI LTD. · 07 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / YUNHONG GREEN CTI LTD. · 03 May 2019

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