HELLO GROUP INC -SPN ADR (MOMO) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:MOMO - Nasdaq - US4234031049 - ADR - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to MOMO. MOMO was compared to 70 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. MOMO has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. MOMO is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes MOMO very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
MOMO had positive earnings in the past year.
MOMO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years MOMO 4 years were profitable.
MOMO had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of MOMO (8.33%) is better than 84.29% of its industry peers.
MOMO has a Return On Equity of 12.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. MOMO outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.12%, MOMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for MOMO is below the industry average of 11.83%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.33% | ||
| ROE | 12.37% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% |
ROA(3y)9.03%
ROA(5y)4.01%
ROE(3y)13.2%
ROE(5y)5.21%
ROIC(3y)9.02%
ROIC(5y)8.68%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.24%, MOMO belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of MOMO has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 13.04%, MOMO is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of MOMO has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 38.11%, MOMO is doing worse than 74.29% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of MOMO has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.24% | ||
| GM | 38.11% |
OM growth 3Y1.76%
OM growth 5Y-7.03%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-10.83%
GM growth 3Y-2.84%
GM growth 5Y-4.9%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
MOMO has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for MOMO has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
MOMO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, MOMO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
The Debt to FCF ratio of MOMO is 2.18, which is a good value as it means it would take MOMO, 2.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.18, MOMO is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that MOMO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, MOMO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.28
WACC5.55%
2.3 Liquidity
MOMO has a Current Ratio of 2.06. This indicates that MOMO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.06, MOMO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
MOMO has a Quick Ratio of 2.06. This indicates that MOMO is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 2.06, MOMO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for MOMO have decreased by -4.60% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, MOMO shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.75% on average per year.
MOMO shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.39%.
Measured over the past years, MOMO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -9.09% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.6%
EPS 3Y-10.84%
EPS 5Y-19.75%
EPS Q2Q%654.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.09%
Sales Q2Q%-1.55%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.95% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.87%
EPS Next 2Y12.27%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y1.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MOMO.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of MOMO indicates a rather cheap valuation: MOMO is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.11. MOMO is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.87 indicates a rather cheap valuation of MOMO.
MOMO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MOMO is cheaper than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.78, MOMO is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, MOMO is valued cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
MOMO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. MOMO is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
MOMO's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y12.27%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
MOMO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.12%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.88, MOMO pays a better dividend. On top of this MOMO pays more dividend than 92.86% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, MOMO's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
5.2 History
The dividend of MOMO decreases each year by -0.77%.
MOMO has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
MOMO pays out 51.42% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP51.42%
EPS Next 2Y12.27%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
NASDAQ:MOMO (8/14/2025, 11:36:37 AM)
8.075
+0.01 (+0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.51%
Inst Owner Change0.78%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap1.30B
Analysts81.33
Price Target9.67 (19.75%)
Short Float %6.6%
Short Ratio2.99
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.12% |
Yearly Dividend0.61
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.77%
DP51.42%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-27.48%
Max EPS beat(2)53.97%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)21.39%
Min EPS beat(4)-27.48%
Max EPS beat(4)53.97%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.69%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)11.45%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.77%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.77%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.64%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.6%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.32%
PT rev (1m)0.55%
PT rev (3m)5.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)18.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 6.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.29 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.02 |
EPS(TTM)1.22
EY15.11%
EPS(NY)1.18
Fwd EY14.56%
FCF(TTM)1.05
FCFY13%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY15.9%
SpS9.13
BVpS9.77
TBVpS9.39
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.33% | ||
| ROE | 12.37% | ||
| ROCE | 11.6% | ||
| ROIC | 7.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.02% | ||
| OM | 13.04% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.24% | ||
| GM | 38.11% | ||
| FCFM | 11.5% |
ROA(3y)9.03%
ROA(5y)4.01%
ROE(3y)13.2%
ROE(5y)5.21%
ROIC(3y)9.02%
ROIC(5y)8.68%
ROICexc(3y)85.28%
ROICexc(5y)58.18%
ROICexgc(3y)89.03%
ROICexgc(5y)63.66%
ROCE(3y)14.59%
ROCE(5y)13.77%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-11.93%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-23.6%
OM growth 3Y1.76%
OM growth 5Y-7.03%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-10.83%
GM growth 3Y-2.84%
GM growth 5Y-4.9%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.63
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 434.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 103.19% | ||
| Profit Quality | 86.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC5.55%
ROIC/WACC1.28
Cap/Depr(3y)427.28%
Cap/Depr(5y)270.34%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.71%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.92%
Profit Quality(3y)98.14%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.6%
EPS 3Y-10.84%
EPS 5Y-19.75%
EPS Q2Q%654.84%
EPS Next Y20.87%
EPS Next 2Y12.27%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.18%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.09%
Sales Q2Q%-1.55%
Revenue Next Year-0.47%
Revenue Next 2Y1.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-41.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.59%
EBIT growth 5Y-15.49%
EBIT Next Year-23.27%
EBIT Next 3Y-5.46%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-22.7%
FCF growth 3Y-2.56%
FCF growth 5Y-23.77%
OCF growth 1Y-9.48%
OCF growth 3Y1.7%
OCF growth 5Y-21.35%