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HUYA INC-ADR (HUYA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:HUYA - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US44852D1081 - ADR - Currency: USD

3.6  -0.12 (-3.23%)

After market: 3.61 +0.01 (+0.28%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall HUYA gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated HUYA against 72 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While HUYA seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. HUYA is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

HUYA had negative earnings in the past year.
In multiple years HUYA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: HUYA reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
HUYA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHUYA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B -2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -1.27%, HUYA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.27%, HUYA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.27%
ROE -2.27%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-1.93%
ROA(5y)1.15%
ROE(3y)-2.35%
ROE(5y)1.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
HUYA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHUYA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of HUYA (12.80%) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
HUYA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HUYA does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 12.8%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.9%
GM growth 5Y-5.54%
HUYA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHUYA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HUYA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, HUYA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HUYA has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for HUYA. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
HUYA Yearly Shares OutstandingHUYA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M
HUYA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHUYA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.46, we must say that HUYA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.46, HUYA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for HUYA. 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 1.46
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.54%
HUYA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHUYA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.56 indicates that HUYA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HUYA (1.56) is better than 69.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.56 indicates that HUYA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HUYA has a better Quick ratio (1.56) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.56
HUYA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHUYA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

HUYA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 28.77%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, HUYA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.43% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, HUYA shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -6.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-18.79%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.21%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HUYA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 26.23% on average per year.
HUYA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 7.64% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.29%
EPS Next 5Y26.23%
Revenue Next Year4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.17%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.64%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
HUYA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHUYA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
HUYA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHUYA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

HUYA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.24, HUYA is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, HUYA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.49, HUYA is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 21.24
HUYA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHUYA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
HUYA Per share dataHUYA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as HUYA's earnings are expected to grow with 18.29% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.29%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.97%, HUYA is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.52, HUYA pays a better dividend. On top of this HUYA pays more dividend than 97.22% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HUYA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.97%

5.2 History

HUYA does not have a reliable dividend history as it only pays dividend since a couple or years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
HUYA Yearly Dividends per shareHUYA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.29%
HUYA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHUYA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B

HUYA INC-ADR

NYSE:HUYA (6/27/2025, 8:19:56 PM)

After market: 3.61 +0.01 (+0.28%)

3.6

-0.12 (-3.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-11 2025-08-11
Inst Owners43.43%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap804.63M
Analysts76.47
Price Target4.6 (27.78%)
Short Float %3.14%
Short Ratio1.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 9.97%
Yearly Dividend1.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date07-01 2025-07-01 (1.47)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-18.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.53%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-18.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.53%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.8%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.82%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.94%
PT rev (1m)2.09%
PT rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-83.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)5.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-48.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 21.24
P/S 0.95
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.12
P/tB 1.27
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.17
Fwd EY4.71%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS3.8
BVpS3.22
TBVpS2.84
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.27%
ROE -2.27%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 12.8%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-1.93%
ROA(5y)1.15%
ROE(3y)-2.35%
ROE(5y)1.51%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.9%
GM growth 5Y-5.54%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 1.56
Altman-Z 1.46
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)209.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)170.74%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.82%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)28.77%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-72.35%
EPS Next Y-18.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.52%
EPS Next 3Y18.29%
EPS Next 5Y26.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y-18.79%
Revenue growth 5Y-6.21%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
Revenue Next Year4.14%
Revenue Next 2Y4.17%
Revenue Next 3Y4.58%
Revenue Next 5Y7.64%
EBIT growth 1Y50.87%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year193.6%
EBIT Next 3Y62.05%
EBIT Next 5Y28.14%
FCF growth 1Y28.22%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y393.75%
OCF growth 3Y-34.04%
OCF growth 5Y-45.45%