AUTOHOME INC-ADR (ATHM)

US05278C1071 - ADR

24.485  -0.21 (-0.83%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, ATHM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ATHM was compared to 68 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. ATHM has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. ATHM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ATHM was profitable.
In the past 5 years ATHM has always been profitable.
Of the past 5 years ATHM 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ATHM (6.10%) is better than 77.61% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.86%, ATHM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.10% of the companies in the same industry.
ATHM has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: ATHM outperforms 65.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for ATHM is significantly below the industry average of 9.61%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.1%
ROE 7.86%
ROIC 2.68%
ROA(3y)6.58%
ROA(5y)10.16%
ROE(3y)8.31%
ROE(5y)13.22%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)7.12%

1.3 Margins

ATHM has a better Profit Margin (26.17%) than 94.03% of its industry peers.
ATHM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of ATHM (12.16%) is better than 79.10% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ATHM has declined.
ATHM's Gross Margin of 80.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ATHM outperforms 71.64% of its industry peers.
ATHM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.16%
PM (TTM) 26.17%
GM 80.35%
OM growth 3Y-26.99%
OM growth 5Y-19.04%
PM growth 3Y-12.7%
PM growth 5Y-7.99%
GM growth 3Y-3.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.95%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATHM is destroying value.
ATHM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
ATHM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
ATHM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.

2.2 Solvency

There is no outstanding debt for ATHM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC7.54%

2.3 Liquidity

ATHM has a Current Ratio of 5.03. This indicates that ATHM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ATHM's Current ratio of 5.03 is amongst the best of the industry. ATHM outperforms 80.60% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 5.03 indicates that ATHM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 5.03, ATHM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.03
Quick Ratio 5.03

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.27% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, ATHM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.37% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ATHM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.50% in the last year.
ATHM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.27%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-7.37%
EPS growth Q2Q-23.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.03%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.14%
Revenue growth Q2Q0.96%

3.2 Future

ATHM is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.84% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ATHM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-2.36%
EPS Next 2Y1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.78%
EPS Next 5Y-0.84%
Revenue Next Year3.5%
Revenue Next 2Y3.72%
Revenue Next 3Y3.73%
Revenue Next 5Y6.95%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.08, the valuation of ATHM can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ATHM is valued cheaper than 86.57% of the companies in the same industry.
ATHM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 24.95, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.33 indicates a reasonable valuation of ATHM.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ATHM indicates a rather cheap valuation: ATHM is cheaper than 86.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.40. ATHM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.08
Fwd PE 10.33

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.78%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.97%, ATHM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ATHM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 17.33. ATHM pays more dividend than 98.51% of the companies in the same industry.
ATHM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.97%

5.2 History

ATHM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of ATHM decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y1.36%
EPS Next 3Y1.78%

AUTOHOME INC-ADR

NYSE:ATHM (4/23/2024, 10:41:35 AM)

24.485

-0.21 (-0.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
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Market Cap3.02B
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Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.08
Fwd PE 10.33
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Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.1%
ROE 7.86%
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ROICexgc
OM 12.16%
PM (TTM) 26.17%
GM 80.35%
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Asset Turnover0.23
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Debt/Equity 0
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Current Ratio 5.03
Quick Ratio 5.03
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EPS 1Y (TTM)1.27%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
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EPS Next Y-2.36%
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