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SOHU.COM LTD-ADR (SOHU) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:SOHU - Nasdaq - US83410S1087 - ADR - Currency: USD

13.68  +0.2 (+1.48%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall SOHU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SOHU against 72 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. SOHU is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. SOHU has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SOHU was profitable.
In the past 5 years SOHU reported 4 times negative net income.
In multiple years SOHU reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
SOHU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSOHU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SOHU (6.28%) is better than 84.72% of its industry peers.
SOHU's Return On Equity of 9.78% is amongst the best of the industry. SOHU outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.28%
ROE 9.78%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-2.74%
ROA(5y)6%
ROE(3y)-5.08%
ROE(5y)6.37%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
SOHU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSOHU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

1.3 Margins

SOHU's Profit Margin of 17.98% is amongst the best of the industry. SOHU outperforms 93.06% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.10%, SOHU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SOHU has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 17.98%
GM 72.1%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.46%
GM growth 5Y2.5%
SOHU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSOHU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SOHU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, SOHU has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SOHU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
SOHU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
SOHU Yearly Shares OutstandingSOHU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
SOHU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSOHU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

There is no outstanding debt for SOHU. 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/WACCN/A
WACC7.54%
SOHU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSOHU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.22 indicates that SOHU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SOHU (3.22) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
SOHU has a Quick Ratio of 3.22. This indicates that SOHU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.22, SOHU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.22
Quick Ratio 3.22
SOHU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSOHU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 428.32% over the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.97% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)428.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.36%
Sales Q2Q%-2.68%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -0.64% on average over the next years.
SOHU is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -3.73% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.19%
EPS Next 2Y-5.31%
EPS Next 3Y-0.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 decreasing.
SOHU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSOHU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
SOHU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSOHU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -2 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 4.06, the valuation of SOHU can be described as very cheap.
SOHU's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SOHU is cheaper than 98.61% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. SOHU is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SOHU. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.06
Fwd PE N/A
SOHU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSOHU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
SOHU Per share dataSOHU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-5.31%
EPS Next 3Y-0.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SOHU does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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SOHU.COM LTD-ADR

NASDAQ:SOHU (7/2/2025, 4:00:14 PM)

13.68

+0.2 (+1.48%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)05-19 2025-05-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04
Inst Owners33.6%
Inst Owner Change-7.22%
Ins Owners1.66%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap452.11M
Analysts87.5
Price Target17.34 (26.75%)
Short Float %0.47%
Short Ratio0.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
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)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-2.86%
PT rev (3m)-2.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-18.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-10.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.06
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.76
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.41
P/tB 0.43
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY24.63%
EPS(NY)-3.59
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS18
BVpS33.07
TBVpS31.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.28%
ROE 9.78%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 17.98%
GM 72.1%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-2.74%
ROA(5y)6%
ROE(3y)-5.08%
ROE(5y)6.37%
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-1.46%
GM growth 5Y2.5%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.35
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 3.22
Quick Ratio 3.22
Altman-Z N/A
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)96.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.12%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.19%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)428.32%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%15.38%
EPS Next Y-8.19%
EPS Next 2Y-5.31%
EPS Next 3Y-0.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.97%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.36%
Sales Q2Q%-2.68%
Revenue Next Year-12.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-5.76%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year38.85%
EBIT Next 3Y15.04%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.55%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-84.62%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A