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

USA - NASDAQ:SOHU - US83410S1087 - ADR

15.25 USD
-0.46 (-2.9%)
Last: 9/23/2025, 8:13:25 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall SOHU gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SOHU against 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. While SOHU has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. SOHU is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SOHU was profitable.
SOHU had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: SOHU reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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

SOHU's Return On Assets of 7.45% is amongst the best of the industry. SOHU outperforms 86.25% of its industry peers.
SOHU's Return On Equity of 11.77% is amongst the best of the industry. SOHU outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.45%
ROE 11.77%
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

The Profit Margin of SOHU (22.77%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
SOHU's Gross Margin of 74.86% is amongst the best of the industry. SOHU outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SOHU has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 22.77%
GM 74.86%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for SOHU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SOHU has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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.
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

SOHU has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the 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

SOHU has a Current Ratio of 3.05. This indicates that SOHU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.05, SOHU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
SOHU has a Quick Ratio of 3.05. This indicates that SOHU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SOHU (3.05) is better than 88.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.05
Quick Ratio 3.05
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 348.52% over the past year.
The Revenue has decreased by -8.16% in the past year.
SOHU shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)348.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%35.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.36%
Sales Q2Q%-26.73%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SOHU will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.56% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, SOHU will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -4.93% on average per year.
EPS Next Y6.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

SOHU is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.13.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SOHU is valued cheaper than 98.75% of the companies in the same industry.
SOHU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.41.
SOHU is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.13
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 10 20 30 40 50

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

SOHU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for SOHU!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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SOHU.COM LTD-ADR

NASDAQ:SOHU (9/23/2025, 8:13:25 PM)

15.25

-0.46 (-2.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-04 2025-08-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10
Inst Owners33.45%
Inst Owner Change-6.04%
Ins Owners1.66%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap503.99M
Analysts87.5
Price Target19.38 (27.08%)
Short Float %1.26%
Short Ratio2.72
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)0%
PT rev (3m)11.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.13
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.92
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.47
P/tB 0.5
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY24.2%
EPS(NY)-2.79
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS16.61
BVpS32.13
TBVpS30.55
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.45%
ROE 11.77%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 22.77%
GM 74.86%
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 Turnover0.33
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 3.05
Quick Ratio 3.05
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)348.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%35.24%
EPS Next Y6.93%
EPS Next 2Y6.71%
EPS Next 3Y7.56%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-8.16%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.55%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.36%
Sales Q2Q%-26.73%
Revenue Next Year-11.54%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.93%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y32.25%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year41.71%
EBIT Next 3Y16.25%
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