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ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. RETO

Abrasive, Asbestos & Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Prods · SIC 3290 · Vertical: Stone, clay, glass and concrete (SIC 32xx)

3.98USD+20.61% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

ReTo Eco-Solutions is a China-based company that in December 2024 exited its legacy eco-friendly construction materials business and refocused on environmental protection equipment, mining equipment and smart craft beer machines. The company grew sales in 2025 but still posted large losses, including a major goodwill impairment, and the source flags substantial doubt about its going concern. Revenue of 3.4 million USD in 2025 reflects a small base, and the 84% increase came mainly from higher international equipment sales.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. (RETO) stock was 3.98 USD (+20.61% on the day), with market capitalisation 172.7 m USD, beta -0.81, 52-week range 0.56–301.84 USD.

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

Market cap
172.7 m USD
shares as of 31 Dec 2022
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -25.84 · TTM to 31 Dec 2025
E/P (TTM)
-649.25%
TTM to 31 Dec 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
-0.81
Volatility (1y) 415%
52-week range
0.56301.84

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
50.7
neutral
Bollinger (20, 2)
-0.76 – 3.48
above the upper band · %B 1.12 · band width 311.8%
SMA 50 / 200
8.08 / 46.43
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-1.47 / -2.55
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+104.1%−1.1%+105.2 pp—
3 months−93.1%−0.5%−92.7 pp—
6 months−92.3%+4.4%−96.7 pp—
Year to date−97.4%+12.3%−109.7 pp—
1 year−98.4%+13.5%−112.0 pp−5.1%
3 years−100.0%+76.4%−176.4 pp+9.5%
5 years−100.0%+63.7%−163.7 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−99.8%
05 Dec 2025 → 30 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−100.0%
18 Nov 2021 → 30 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−93.7%
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 year2018201920202021⚠ 2022202320242025
Revenue29.3 m17.0 m8.3 m3.6 m204.5 k10.8 k1.8 m3.4 m
Revenue YoY+13.1%−41.9%−51.0%−56.8%—−94.7%+16,864.8%+84.3%
Net income4.5 m-15.1 m-12.9 m-22.1 m-14.6 m-15.6 m-8.4 m-12.3 m
Net income YoY−25.1%−436.9%unavailableunavailable—unavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable-377.10-972.08-50.92-25.84
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable—unavailableunavailableunavailable
net %15.3%-88.7%-154.7%-613.2%-7,153.7%-145,086.1%-456.7%-366.1%
Free cash flow-10.2 m-187.6 k183.2 k-2.8 m-10.1 m-11.6 munavailable-4.5 m

The series breaks before 2022: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
250.0 k USD
Financial debt
197.3 k USD
Net debt
-52.7 k USD
Equity
24.7 m USD
Total assets
31.8 m USD
Debt / equity
0.01x
Current ratio
0.21x
ROE
-45.1%
ROA
-37.3%
FCF margin
-132.1%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
10.8 k
2024
1.8 m
2025
3.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
9.2 k
2024
1.0 m
2025
2.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
1.5 k
2024
825.2 k
2025
1.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Research & development
2023
—
2024
498.2 k
2025
361.1 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-6.5 m
2024
-4.1 m
2025
-11.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
3.8 k
2024
32.5 k
2025
271.7 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-6.5 m ≈
2024
-4.1 m ≈
2025
-11.4 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026derived

Interest expense
2023
92.1 k
2024
3.2 k
2025
982.3 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Pre-tax income
2023
-6.5 m
2024
-8.3 m
2025
-12.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Income tax
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2023verified

Net income
2023
-15.6 m
2024
-8.4 m
2025
-12.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-972.08
2024
-50.92
2025
-25.84

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
16.1 k
2024
164.0 k
2025
477.5 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
152.5 k
2024
671.4 k
2025
250.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Receivables
2023
—
2024
145.9 k
2025
333.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Inventories
2023
—
2024
—
2025
77.9 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Current assets
2023
10.5 m
2024
1.4 m
2025
1.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
37.6 k
2024
21.5 k
2025
52.3 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2023verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
7.3 m
2024
7.7 m
2025
7.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Total assets
2023
25.2 m
2024
34.3 m
2025
31.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
35.2 k
2024
37.9 k
2025
137.1 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
197.3 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2023verified

Current liabilities
2023
17.3 m
2024
3.9 m
2025
6.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
20.4 m
2024
4.3 m
2025
7.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Equity
2023
4.9 m
2024
29.9 m
2025
24.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Shares outstanding at year end
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2023verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-11.6 m
2024
3.1 m
2025
-4.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Capex
2023
46.8 k
2024
—
2025
113.1 k

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-11.6 m ≈
2024
—
2025
-4.5 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
351.7 k
2024
-33.6 m
2025
-2.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
12.5 m
2024
29.8 m
2025
6.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 01 May 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
84.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
154.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-16.6%
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
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
input data missing

Profitability

Gross margin
35.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBITDA margin
-338.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EBIT margin
-346.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Net margin
-366.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF margin
-132.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Returns

ROE
-48.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROA
-37.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROIC
-39.7%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
ROCE
-45.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
-52.7 k USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
Debt / equity
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Interest coverage
-11.9x
computed by olivLawFY 2025

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Quick ratio
0.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash ratio
0.0x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Cash

Operating cash flow
-4.3 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Capital expenditure
113.1 k USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Free cash flow
-4.5 m USD
computed by olivLawFY 2025
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
26 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days inventory outstanding
13 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Days payables outstanding
15 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Cash conversion cycle
24 days
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
172.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Enterprise value
172.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-649.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
P/B
8.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/S
51.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/EBIT
unavailable
insufficient data
EV/Sales
51.2x
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-2.6%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 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
  • score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

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

Closing price

3.98 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 172.7 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
172.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
8.2x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
insufficient data
ROE
-48.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025 · balance sheet at 31 Dec 2025
Net margin
-366.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue growth (YoY)
84.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

33/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 31 Dec 2025
Latest balance sheet date: 31 Dec 2025
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 31 Dec 2022
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 01 May 2026
verified 334

Score by group

44% · 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 · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · the base of the ratio is not positive
  • 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: Stone, clay, glass and concrete (SIC 32xx)

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: score weight coverage: 43.8% of at least 60%; valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
ROIC · Quality-39.7%11 (vs peers)24%
Net margin · Quality-366.1%0 (vs peers)14%
FCF conversion · Qualityunavailableunavailable—
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth154.5%100 (on a fixed band)19%
EPS CAGR 3Y · Growthunavailableunavailable—
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Interest coverage · Balance sheet-11.9x0 (on a fixed band)14%
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.2x0 (on a fixed band)10%
P/E (TTM) · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
EV/EBITDA · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-2.6%0 (on a fixed band)19%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—
Payout ratio (FCF) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

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

Score groups

  • Balance sheet0/100 · 2/3 factors with a value
  • Growth· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Quality7/100 · 2/3 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

ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. (RETO). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2025-12-31.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 3.4 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 84.3%; net margin -366.1%; ROE -48.3%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (score weight coverage: 43.8% 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

  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: 154.5%

What contradicts it

  • ROIC: -39.7%
  • Net margin: -366.1%
  • Interest coverage: -11.9x
  • Current ratio: 0.2x
  • FCF yield: -2.6%

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

Versus the vertical median

Stone, clay, glass and concrete (SIC 32xx) · same major group (2-digit SIC) · compared with 14 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 19.0x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 11.4x
P/S
51.2x
vertical median 1.7x
above median (+2,831.7%)
P/B
8.2x
vertical median 2.4x
above median (+247.3%)
ROE
-48.3%
vertical median 11.4%
below median (−522.7%)
Net margin
-366.1%
vertical median 7.2%
below median (−5,173.5%)
EBIT margin
-346.2%
vertical median 10.5%
below median (−3,401.0%)
Revenue YoY
84.3%
vertical median 2.3%
above median (+3,496.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median 1.9x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 0.5%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

Companies in the vertical

Market capP/EROENet marginRevenue YoY1A / 3A
CXCemex Sab De Cv158.6 bn513.17.8%5.8%−2.1%+1% / +58%
CRHCRH public limited company65.7 bn18.614.8%9.2%+5.3%−18% / +57%
AMRZAmrize Ltd23.5 bn19.59.8%10.2%+0.9%−14% / unavailable
JHXJAMES HARDIE INDUSTRIES plc17.1 bn117.63.3%2.7%+24.7%+49% / −8%
OCOwens Corning9.9 bn—-11.3%-4.4%+2.6%+13% / −6%
EXPEagle Materials Inc.6.0 bn16.424.5%16.1%+2.1%−11% / +9%
TGLSTecnoglass Holdings Inc.1.9 bn15.117.0%12.4%+10.5%−14% / +23%
APOGApogee Enterprises, Inc.1.0 bn15.213.1%4.7%+3.2%+32% / +6%
OIO-I Glass, Inc.843.6 m—-119.2%-18.9%−1.6%−59% / −63%
RETOReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc.172.7 m—-48.3%-366.1%+84.3%−98% / −100%
SMIDSmith-Midland Corporation130.9 m21.414.5%8.6%+19.0%−29% / −19%
CPSHCps Technologies Corp.74.6 m—-0.1%-0.1%+54.3%+12% / +65%
CSTECaesarstone Ltd.56.7 m—-66.9%-34.6%−10.4%+9% / −60%
LOMALoma Negra Compania Industrialargentina Sociedad Anonima——21.5%22.0%−23.9%−29% / +37%
CPACHolcim Ltd——16.6%10.1%+1.4%+90% / +170%

1- and 3-year price returns: for RETO 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
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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.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 01 May 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (25 Sept 2026), 6-K (18 Sept 2026), 6-K (07 Aug 2026), 6-K (22 Jun 2026), 6-K (12 Jun 2026), 6-K (05 Jun 2026).

    In brief

    ReTo Eco-Solutions is a China-based company that in December 2024 exited its legacy eco-friendly construction materials business and refocused on environmental protection equipment, mining equipment and smart craft beer machines. The company grew sales in 2025 but still posted large losses, including a major goodwill impairment, and the source flags substantial doubt about its going concern. Revenue of 1 3.4 million USD in 2025 reflects a small base, and the 84% increase 1 came mainly from higher international equipment sales.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company has its own research and development capabilities and technology, which it considers its main competitive advantage 1.
    • Equipment sales grew strongly in 2025, especially in international markets 1.
    • The company exited loss-making activities and concentrated its resources on more promising segments 1.

    Weaknesses

    • Net losses are large, and the company recorded a significant goodwill impairment in 2025 1.
    • The source flags substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern 1.
    • Consulting revenue fell sharply after the loss of customers, and the revenue base remains small 1.

    Opportunities

    • Demand for environmental and mining equipment in emerging markets could offer further growth 1.
    • Expanding the distributor network in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa could increase sales 1.
    • If the integration of the craft beer acquisitions works, diversification could reduce dependence on equipment 1.

    Threats

    • Trade tensions between China and the United States could affect market access and costs 1.
    • Chinese rules on offshore offerings and control over funds could limit financing 1.
    • Geopolitical instability in the Middle East, a target market, could disrupt exports 1.

    Risks

    • Going concernhigh

      The independent auditor expressed substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, which could affect access to financing 1.

    • Goodwill impairmenthigh

      Continuing losses at an acquired business led to a large impairment in 2025, which may show that some acquisitions have not delivered the expected returns 1.

    • China concentrationhigh

      Operations are mainly in China, and decisions by the government or changes in relations with the United States could materially alter operating conditions 1.

    • Customer and supplier dependencemedium

      The company relies on a limited number of customers and vendors, and losing one could have significant effects 1.

    • Dilution from share issuancemedium

      Acquisitions, consulting services and financing instruments have involved issuing new shares, which could dilute existing shareholders 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If international equipment sales sustain their 2025 pace, the company could show improving margins and operating results.
    • Demand for environmental equipment in China and emerging markets could support long-term growth in the core segment.
    • Exiting loss-making activities could allow the company to focus resources on products with stronger demand.

    What would break the thesis

    • Large net losses and doubt about going concern could force the company into further share issuances or costly financing.
    • Dependence on a small number of customers and on external markets could make revenue volatile and hard to predict.
    • Diversifying into craft beer and other new activities could face integration difficulties, with uncertain results.

    What to watch

    • Reporting on going concern and financing plansNext 10-K
    • Trend in gross margin on the equipment segmentQ1 2027
    • Results of the MeinMalzeBier and Seven Arrows acquisitions2027
    • Progress of the tropical fruit cultivation and photovoltaic projects2027

    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 01 May 2026; since then the company filed 6-K (25 Sept 2026), 6-K (18 Sept 2026), 6-K (07 Aug 2026), 6-K (22 Jun 2026), 6-K (12 Jun 2026), 6-K (05 Jun 2026).

    The business

    ReTo is a British Virgin Islands business company listed on Nasdaq under the symbol RETO, with operations concentrated in mainland China. After the December 2024 divestiture, the company ceased manufacturing and distributing eco-friendly construction materials, ecological restoration projects and Internet of Things software, and focused on designing, researching and selling environmental protection equipment and intelligent equipment 1. It acquired 51% of MeinMalzeBier in April 2025 and 51% of Seven Arrows Supply Chain in February 2026, both active in craft beer 1.

    The company describes a range from solid waste treatment equipment to mining equipment and smart craft beer machines. It says its advantage rests on research and development strength and technology, with clients in mainland China and in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Africa 1. It also mentions a tropical fruit cultivation project and a photovoltaic power project in Gansu, both at an early stage 1.

    The strategy in the report combines upgrading existing products, expanding the distributor network in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and strategic acquisitions. It is important to note that this plan depends on financing, and the sources show that convertible instruments were used and that there is uncertainty about going concern 1.

    Segments

    Equipment and accessories

    This is the main segment, representing 93% of continuing-operations revenue in 2025 and growing from the prior year on higher international demand 1. Its gross margin rose significantly, although fixed costs did not increase proportionally 1.

    Technological consulting and other services

    Consulting revenue fell considerably in 2025 following the loss of customers, and gross margin for this segment declined 1. The source does not describe a clear recovery plan for this segment.

    Craft beer and vending machines

    This segment emerged in 2025 through the MeinMalzeBier acquisition, with limited revenue and losses that led to a goodwill impairment 1. The Seven Arrows acquisition in 2026 extends the company's activity into craft beer distribution 1.

    Market context

    According to sources cited by the company, the value of China's environmental protection equipment industry reached 920 billion RMB in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 6% 1. The global mining equipment market was estimated at 98 billion USD in 2024, with projected growth to 2029, particularly in Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Africa 1.

    The craft beer market is presented as growing rapidly, especially in Asia-Pacific, but the figures in the cited reports come from different sources and are not directly comparable 1. Demand for brewing equipment could follow this trend, but the source does not show this for the company's own sales.

    Trends

    • Environmental policy in Chinatailwind

      The Chinese government's emphasis on environmental protection could support demand for the company's equipment, according to management 1.

    • Demand in emerging marketstailwind

      Rapid economic development in Southeast Asia, Central Asia and Africa could create need for advanced mining and environmental equipment 1.

    • Trade and geopolitical tensionsheadwind

      Strained relations between China and the United States and instability in the Middle East may affect trade and costs, as the source warns 1.

    • Rules on offshore listingsmixed

      CSRC filing requirements for offerings outside China may limit the company's ability to raise capital if they are not met 1.

    Competitive position

    The source does not provide a detailed list of competitors, but it indicates that the market is competitive and that the company's advantage rests on research and development and technology 1. Chinese and other regional companies selling similar equipment are relevant competitors.

    The company acknowledges that part of the consulting revenue loss relates to lost customer relationships, which shows the sensitivity of its competitive position 1. International sales depend on the distributor network, which the company intends to expand 1.

    • Local Chinese environmental equipment makers

      Chinese companies producing waste treatment equipment, referred to generically in the market context 1.

    • Mining equipment manufacturers

      International and regional mining equipment producers, relevant to the company's mining segment 1.

    • Craft beer equipment manufacturers

      Suppliers of craft beer brewing equipment, relevant to the MeinMalzeBier division 1.

    • Craft beer distributors

      Chinese distribution companies, relevant to the Seven Arrows acquisition 1.

    News & filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 20-F, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. · 01 May 2026

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