AUTOHOME INC-ADR (ATHM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:ATHM - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US05278C1071 - ADR - Currency: USD
Overall ATHM gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated ATHM against 71 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While ATHM has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ATHM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ATHM had positive earnings in the past year.
ATHM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years ATHM has been profitable.
ATHM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.22%, ATHM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ATHM (7.85%) is better than 74.65% of its industry peers.
ATHM's Return On Invested Capital of 2.69% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ATHM outperforms 63.38% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for ATHM is significantly below the industry average of 11.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (2.69%) for ATHM is above the 3 year average (2.57%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.22% | ||
| ROE | 7.85% | ||
| ROIC | 2.69% |
ROA(3y)5.85%
ROA(5y)7.89%
ROE(3y)7.39%
ROE(5y)10.2%
ROIC(3y)2.57%
ROIC(5y)4.69%
1.3 Margins
ATHM has a Profit Margin of 26.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ATHM outperforms 91.55% of its industry peers.
ATHM's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
ATHM has a better Operating Margin (12.16%) than 77.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ATHM has declined.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 80.35%, ATHM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.24% of the companies in the same industry.
ATHM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.17% | ||
| GM | 80.35% |
OM growth 3Y-20.94%
OM growth 5Y-20.88%
PM growth 3Y-8.15%
PM growth 5Y-9.55%
GM growth 3Y-2.64%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATHM is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for ATHM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ATHM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.95 indicates that ATHM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
ATHM's Altman-Z score of 3.95 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ATHM outperforms 76.06% of its industry peers.
ATHM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.95 |
ROIC/WACC0.36
WACC7.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.56 indicates that ATHM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of ATHM (5.56) is better than 88.73% of its industry peers.
ATHM has a Quick Ratio of 5.56. This indicates that ATHM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 5.56, ATHM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.56 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
ATHM shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.17%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.99% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, ATHM shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.01% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.17%
EPS 3Y-6.54%
EPS 5Y-9.99%
EPS Q2Q%-13.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.92%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.52%
Sales Q2Q%-9.65%
3.2 Future
ATHM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 0.64% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, ATHM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-7.83%
EPS Next 2Y-3.43%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
EPS Next 5Y0.64%
Revenue Next Year-2.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y0.89%
Revenue Next 5Y5.84%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.10, the valuation of ATHM can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ATHM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.28% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.03. ATHM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.50 indicates a reasonable valuation of ATHM.
73.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATHM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.94, ATHM is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as ATHM.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -22.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of ATHM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.43%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
ATHM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.52%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.09, ATHM pays a better dividend. On top of this ATHM pays more dividend than 97.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, ATHM pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.52% |
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
78.76% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ATHM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP78.76%
EPS Next 2Y-3.43%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
NYSE:ATHM (5/22/2025, 12:16:10 PM)
25.09
+0.37 (+1.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners53.99%
Inst Owner Change1.74%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.97B
Analysts74
Price Target30.78 (22.68%)
Short Float %5.3%
Short Ratio2.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.52% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP78.76%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.61%
Min EPS beat(2)2.48%
Max EPS beat(2)10.73%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.9%
Min EPS beat(4)2.48%
Max EPS beat(4)10.73%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)7.59%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.57%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.14%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)-3.85%
PT rev (3m)-1.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.5 | ||
| P/S | 2.98 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.59 | ||
| P/B | 0.89 | ||
| P/tB | 1.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | -22.28 |
EPS(TTM)2.26
EY9.01%
EPS(NY)2.18
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)1.45
FCFY5.76%
OCF(TTM)1.61
OCFY6.41%
SpS8.42
BVpS28.07
TBVpS23.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.22% | ||
| ROE | 7.85% | ||
| ROCE | 3.4% | ||
| ROIC | 2.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 29.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 12.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.17% | ||
| GM | 80.35% | ||
| FCFM | 17.16% |
ROA(3y)5.85%
ROA(5y)7.89%
ROE(3y)7.39%
ROE(5y)10.2%
ROIC(3y)2.57%
ROIC(5y)4.69%
ROICexc(3y)25.24%
ROICexc(5y)30.28%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.25%
ROCE(5y)5.94%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.37%
ROICexc growth 5Y-23.59%
OM growth 3Y-20.94%
OM growth 5Y-20.88%
PM growth 3Y-8.15%
PM growth 5Y-9.55%
GM growth 3Y-2.64%
GM growth 5Y-2.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 70.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 128.18% | ||
| Profit Quality | 65.59% | ||
| Current Ratio | 5.56 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.56 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.95 |
F-Score7
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)47.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)73.58%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.17%
Profit Quality(3y)112.59%
Profit Quality(5y)116.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.17%
EPS 3Y-6.54%
EPS 5Y-9.99%
EPS Q2Q%-13.51%
EPS Next Y-7.83%
EPS Next 2Y-3.43%
EPS Next 3Y-0.86%
EPS Next 5Y0.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.01%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.92%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.52%
Sales Q2Q%-9.65%
Revenue Next Year-2.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.22%
Revenue Next 3Y0.89%
Revenue Next 5Y5.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-21.67%
EBIT growth 5Y-23.66%
EBIT Next Year38.53%
EBIT Next 3Y12.78%
EBIT Next 5Y13.29%
FCF growth 1Y-48.02%
FCF growth 3Y-28%
FCF growth 5Y-14.41%
OCF growth 1Y-43.99%
OCF growth 3Y-26.96%
OCF growth 5Y-13.82%