This page shows 51Talk (COE) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 10 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
51Talk is showing cash generation ahead of earnings in an asset-light, high-gross-margin model with a strained balance sheet.
Between FY2023 and FY2025, revenue rose from$27.1M to$95.6M while free cash flow stayed positive in the later years, indicating growth is not demanding much reinvestment. That cash/profit split was stark in FY2025, with operating cash flow of$11.8M despite a net loss of-$16.8M , which usually points to working-capital timing or other non-cash items supporting cash generation more than reported earnings.
The core service still carries a structurally high gross margin: FY2025 gross margin was
The business also looks asset-light, with capital expenditures of only
Financial Health Signals
Scored against emerging companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of 51Talk's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
51Talk scores -7.14, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($100.3M) relative to total liabilities ($97.3M). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
51Talk passes 3 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, 51Talk generates $-0.70 in operating cash flow ($11.8M OCF vs -$16.8M net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
51Talk generated $95.6M in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 88.6% from the prior year.
51Talk's EBITDA was -$14.0M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 77.0% from the prior year.
51Talk reported -$16.8M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 132.3% from the prior year.
51Talk earned $-0.05 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 150.0% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
51Talk generated $9.5M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 72.3% from the prior year.
51Talk held $38.9M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
51Talk had 359M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 2.4% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
51Talk's gross margin was 73.9% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 4.1 percentage points from the prior year.
51Talk's operating margin was -15.1% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.8 percentage points from the prior year.
51Talk's net profit margin was -17.6% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 3.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
51Talk invested $5.5M in research and development in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 53.3% from the prior year.
51Talk invested $2.3M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 644.8% from the prior year.
COE Income Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q4'24 | Q4'23 | Q4'22 | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | Q4'19 | Q4'18 |
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| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interest Expense | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Income Tax | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
COE Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q4'24 | Q4'23 | Q4'22 | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | Q4'19 | Q4'18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $66.1M+50.4% | $43.9M+41.0% | $31.2M+12.7% | $27.6M-85.2% | $187.1M-44.8% | $338.6M+68.2% | $201.4M+37.0% | $146.9M |
| Current Assets | $60.4M+50.6% | $40.1M+34.6% | $29.8M+12.1% | $26.6M-82.4% | $151.2M-39.0% | $247.9M+45.0% | $171.0M+23.2% | $138.8M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $38.9M+40.0% | $27.8M+30.3% | $21.3M+17.1% | $18.2M-26.1% | $24.6M-52.0% | $51.3M-2.5% | $52.6M-12.5% | $60.1M |
| Inventory | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $169K-43.1% | $297K+575.0% | $44K | N/A |
| Accounts Receivable | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Goodwill | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $647K+6.6% | $607K-1.1% | $614K |
| Total Liabilities | $97.3M+66.0% | $58.7M+49.1% | $39.3M+86.9% | $21.1M-93.0% | $300.5M-36.3% | $471.5M+34.1% | $351.7M+22.6% | $286.9M |
| Current Liabilities | $95.4M+67.6% | $56.9M+45.4% | $39.1M+90.8% | $20.5M-93.1% | $297.0M-35.8% | $462.5M+33.1% | $347.4M+26.7% | $274.3M |
| Long-Term Debt | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $10.0M |
| Total Equity | -$31.4M-109.0% | -$15.0M-79.9% | -$8.3M-226.8% | $6.6M+105.8% | -$113.4M+14.6% | -$132.9M+11.4% | -$150.0M-7.2% | -$140.0M |
| Retained Earnings | -$370.4M-4.8% | -$353.6M-2.1% | -$346.4M-4.6% | -$331.2M-14.7% | -$288.6M+8.2% | -$314.5M+0.4% | -$315.9M-3.7% | -$304.6M |
COE Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q4'24 | Q4'23 | Q4'22 | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | Q4'19 | Q4'18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Investing Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Financing Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
COE Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q4'24 | Q4'23 | Q4'22 | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | Q4'19 | Q4'18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Current Ratio | 0.63-0.1 | 0.70-0.1 | 0.76-0.5 | 1.30+0.8 | 0.51-0.0 | 0.54+0.0 | 0.49-0.0 | 0.51 |
| Debt-to-Equity | -3.10+0.8 | -3.91+0.8 | -4.72-7.9 | 3.20+5.9 | -2.65+0.9 | -3.55-1.2 | -2.34-2.3 | -0.07 |
| FCF Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Note: Shareholder equity is negative (-$31.4M), which causes debt-to-equity and return on equity ratios to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur from accumulated losses or large share buyback programs.
Note: The current ratio is below 1.0 (0.63), indicating current liabilities exceed current assets, which may suggest potential short-term liquidity concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 51Talk's annual revenue?
51Talk (COE) reported $95.6M in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 88.6% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is 51Talk's revenue growing?
51Talk (COE) revenue grew by 88.6% year-over-year, from $50.7M to $95.6M in fiscal year 2025.
Is 51Talk profitable?
No, 51Talk (COE) reported a net income of -$16.8M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -17.6%.
What is 51Talk's EBITDA?
51Talk (COE) had EBITDA of -$14.0M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
What is 51Talk's gross margin?
51Talk (COE) had a gross margin of 73.9% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is 51Talk's operating margin?
51Talk (COE) had an operating margin of -15.1% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is 51Talk's net profit margin?
51Talk (COE) had a net profit margin of -17.6% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is 51Talk's free cash flow?
51Talk (COE) generated $9.5M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 72.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is 51Talk's operating cash flow?
51Talk (COE) generated $11.8M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are 51Talk's total assets?
51Talk (COE) had $66.1M in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are 51Talk's capital expenditures?
51Talk (COE) invested $2.3M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does 51Talk spend on research and development?
51Talk (COE) invested $5.5M in research and development during fiscal year 2025.
What is 51Talk's current ratio?
51Talk (COE) had a current ratio of 0.63 as of fiscal year 2025, which is below 1.0, which may suggest potential liquidity concerns.
What is 51Talk's debt-to-equity ratio?
51Talk (COE) had a debt-to-equity ratio of -3.10 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is 51Talk's return on assets (ROA)?
51Talk (COE) had a return on assets of -25.4% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Why is 51Talk's debt-to-equity ratio negative or unusual?
51Talk (COE) has negative shareholder equity of -$31.4M as of fiscal year 2025, which causes the debt-to-equity ratio to appear negative or not meaningful. This can occur when accumulated losses exceed invested capital, or after large share buyback programs. Other solvency metrics like the current ratio or interest coverage may be more informative.
What is 51Talk's Altman Z-Score?
51Talk (COE) has an Altman Z-Score of -7.14, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is 51Talk's Piotroski F-Score?
51Talk (COE) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are 51Talk's earnings high quality?
51Talk (COE) has an earnings quality ratio of -0.70x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is 51Talk?
51Talk (COE) scores 53 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its emerging companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Cash Runway, Dilution, R&D Intensity, Revenue Progress, Burn Trend, Balance Sheet), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.