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C3 Ai Inc (AI) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

C3 Ai Inc stock (AI) is currently trading at $8.47. C3 Ai Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 4.16. Analyst consensus price target for AI is $8.82. WallStSmart rates AI as Sell.

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AI

C3 Ai Inc

NYSETECHNOLOGY
$8.47
$0.20 (-2.31%)
52W$7.72
$30.24
Target$8.82+4.1%

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Smart Analysis

C3 Ai Inc (AI) · 8 metrics scored

Smart Score

25
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

C3 Ai Inc (AI) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 8.0/10
Price/BookValuation
1.788/10

Trading at 1.78x book value, attractively priced

Institutional Own.Quality
58.03%8/10

58.03% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.158
Undervalued

C3 Ai Inc (AI) Areas to Watch (6)

Avg Score: 1.5/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-55.00%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-263.60%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-46.10%0/10

Revenue declining -46.10%, a shrinking business

Profit MarginProfitability
-141.30%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Price/SalesValuation
4.164/10

Premium valuation at 4.2x annual revenue

Market CapQuality
$1.28B5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Supporting Valuation Data

AI Target Price
$8.82
21% Downside

C3 Ai Inc (AI) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 25/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 8 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 8.0/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 1.5/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Book (1.78) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (4.16) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -46.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -55.00%, Operating Margin at -263.60%, Profit Margin at -141.30%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -55.00% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -46.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for C3 Ai Inc (AI) · TECHNOLOGYSOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

The Big Picture

C3 Ai Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 307M with 46% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -141.3% profit margin.

Key Findings

Heavy R&D Investment

Spending 19% of revenue (59M) on R&D, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and future growth.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 46% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -141.3% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 2.18, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Sector dynamics: monitor SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact C3 Ai Inc.

Bottom Line

C3 Ai Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(30 last 3 months)

Total Buys
12
Total Sells
18
Mar 12, 2026(1 transaction)
SIEBEL, THOMAS M
Director, Executive Chairman, 10% Owner
Sell
Shares
-23,435
Mar 9, 2026(1 transaction)
SNABE, JIM H.
Director
Buy
Shares
+25,000
Feb 15, 2026(1 transaction)
HYTEN, JOHN E.
Director
Sell
Shares
-2,500
Feb 2, 2026(1 transaction)
SIEBEL, THOMAS M
Director, Executive Chairman, 10% Owner
Sell
Shares
-27,605
Jan 15, 2026(1 transaction)
HYTEN, JOHN E.
Director
Sell
Shares
-2,500
Dec 31, 2025(1 transaction)
EHIKIAN, STEPHEN BRADLEY
Chief Executive Officer
Sell
Shares
-234,918
Dec 30, 2025(1 transaction)
EHIKIAN, STEPHEN BRADLEY
Chief Executive Officer
Buy
Shares
+18,090

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 12:41:17 PM

About C3 Ai Inc(AI)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

TECHNOLOGY

Industry

SOFTWARE - INFRASTRUCTURE

Country

USA

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