SOHU.COM LTD-ADR (SOHU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:SOHU - US83410S1087 - ADR
15.36 USD
+1.04 (+7.26%)
Taking everything into account, SOHU scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SOHU was compared to 79 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. SOHU has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. SOHU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SOHU was profitable.
SOHU had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years SOHU reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SOHU (7.45%) is better than 82.28% of its industry peers.
SOHU's Return On Equity of 11.77% is amongst the best of the industry. SOHU outperforms 81.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
SOHU's Profit Margin of 22.77% is amongst the best of the industry. SOHU outperforms 92.41% of its industry peers.
SOHU has a Gross Margin of 74.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SOHU outperforms 87.34% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SOHU has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
SOHU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
SOHU has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SOHU has less shares outstanding
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.05 indicates that SOHU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.05, SOHU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.34% 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.
SOHU has a Quick ratio of 3.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. SOHU outperforms 88.61% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SOHU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 348.52%, which is quite impressive.
SOHU shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -8.16%.
Measured over the past years, SOHU shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.36% on average per year.
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.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -4.93% on average over the next years.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 4.16, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SOHU.
97.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SOHU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SOHU to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.56), we can say SOHU is valued rather cheaply.
SOHU is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SOHU does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:SOHU (11/17/2025, 8:19:57 PM)
15.36
+1.04 (+7.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.44%
Inst Owner Change-6.25%
Ins Owners1.66%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap507.63M
Revenue(TTM)549.00M
Net Income(TTM)125.00M
Analysts87.5
Price Target19.38 (26.17%)
Short Float %0.89%
Short Ratio3.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 4.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 0.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)3.69
EY24.02%
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
Graham Number51.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 Rank | Sector 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
SOHU.COM LTD-ADR / SOHU FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for SOHU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SOHU.
What is the valuation status for SOHU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to SOHU.COM LTD-ADR (SOHU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SOHU stock?
SOHU.COM LTD-ADR (SOHU) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SOHU.COM LTD-ADR (SOHU) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SOHU.COM LTD-ADR (SOHU) is 4.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.48.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SOHU stock?
The dividend rating of SOHU.COM LTD-ADR (SOHU) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.