Microvast Holdings Faces Legal Scrutiny Amid Financial Decline

Microvast faces legal probes and investor sell-off as 2025 results show a 15% revenue drop and a gross margin collapse to 1%, citing inventory write-downs.

Microvast Holdings finds itself navigating a dual crisis of financial performance and legal uncertainty. The battery technology specialist has become the subject of investigations by multiple U.S. law firms following the release of its disappointing 2025 annual results, which triggered a significant sell-off in its shares.

Profitability Plunge Sparks Concern

The company's fourth-quarter 2025 report revealed a troubling financial picture. Revenue fell 15% year-over-year to $96.5 million, a figure that substantially missed market expectations. Management cited regulatory changes in South Korea and delays in ramping up new customer platforms in the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) as primary reasons for the shortfall.

However, the most alarming detail was the near-complete collapse of the gross margin. It plummeted from approximately 36% in the prior-year period to just about 1%. According to the company, this drastic contraction was largely due to substantial inventory write-downs. This explanation has led market observers to question the firm's inventory valuation methods and overall operational efficiency.

Expanding Legal Challenges

In the wake of the stock's sharp decline, law firms including Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman and Pomerantz LLP have initiated inquiries. They are examining whether Microvast engaged in unlawful business practices or misled investors regarding its true financial condition. Such investigations are common in the United States following sudden share price drops, aiming to uncover potential violations of securities laws.

Investor confidence has been severely damaged. The stock, currently trading at €1.21, has lost nearly half its value since the start of the year. It continues to trade perilously close to its 52-week low of €1.08. The company now faces the critical task of demonstrating that its operational issues in the EMEA region can be resolved promptly. Simultaneously, the outcome of the preliminary legal probes will significantly influence the long-term perception of the company's credibility in the capital markets.