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TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINM-ADR (TME) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:TME - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US88034P1093 - ADR - Currency: USD

21.43  -0.93 (-4.16%)

After market: 21.5 +0.07 (+0.33%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Overall TME gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated TME against 72 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making TME a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. TME is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. These ratings would make TME suitable for quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TME was profitable.
In the past year TME had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years TME has been profitable.
In the past 5 years TME always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
TME Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTME 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 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of TME (7.35%) is better than 87.50% of its industry peers.
TME has a Return On Equity of 9.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. TME outperforms 81.94% of its industry peers.
TME's Return On Invested Capital of 8.35% is amongst the best of the industry. TME outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for TME is significantly below the industry average of 23.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.52%) for TME is below the current ROIC(8.35%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.35%
ROE 9.79%
ROIC 8.35%
ROA(3y)6.45%
ROA(5y)5.99%
ROE(3y)8.75%
ROE(5y)8.04%
ROIC(3y)6.52%
ROIC(5y)5.78%
TME Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTME Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 23.39%, TME belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of TME has grown nicely.
TME's Operating Margin of 25.88% is amongst the best of the industry. TME outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
TME's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
TME has a Gross Margin (42.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TME has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 25.88%
PM (TTM) 23.39%
GM 42.34%
OM growth 3Y43.83%
OM growth 5Y10.87%
PM growth 3Y34.13%
PM growth 5Y8.36%
GM growth 3Y12.05%
GM growth 5Y4.42%
TME Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTME Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

TME 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 TME has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for TME has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
TME has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
TME Yearly Shares OutstandingTME Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
TME Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTME Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.74 indicates that TME is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TME's Altman-Z score of 7.74 is amongst the best of the industry. TME outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
TME has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.65. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.65 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.65, TME belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.72% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that TME is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of TME (0.06) is better than 65.28% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.65
Altman-Z 7.74
ROIC/WACC1.19
WACC7.02%
TME Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTME Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that TME has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.09, TME belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.56% of the companies in the same industry.
TME has a Quick Ratio of 2.09. This indicates that TME is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TME's Quick ratio of 2.09 is amongst the best of the industry. TME outperforms 80.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 2.09
TME Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTME Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

TME shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.39%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, TME shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.88% on average per year.
TME shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.35%.
Measured over the past years, TME shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.39%
EPS 3Y25.91%
EPS 5Y10.88%
EPS Q2Q%25.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.69%

3.2 Future

TME is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 14.58% yearly.
TME is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.62% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.28%
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
EPS Next 5Y14.58%
Revenue Next Year10.6%
Revenue Next 2Y11.28%
Revenue Next 3Y11.21%
Revenue Next 5Y12.62%

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.
TME Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTME Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B
TME Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTME Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

TME is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 29.76.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, TME is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TME is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.80 indicates a rather expensive valuation of TME.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, TME is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
TME is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.44, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.76
Fwd PE 23.8
TME Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTME Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150 200 250

4.2 Price Multiples

TME's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, TME is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.64
EV/EBITDA 24.24
TME Per share dataTME EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
TME has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
TME's earnings are expected to grow with 15.11% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)2.74
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TME has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.22, TME pays a better dividend. On top of this TME pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.37, TME pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%

5.2 History

TME is new to the dividend game and has less than 3 years of track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
TME Yearly Dividends per shareTME Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

22.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TME. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.7%
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
TME Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTME Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B
TME Dividend Payout.TME Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TME Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TENCENT MUSIC ENTERTAINM-ADR

NYSE:TME (7/18/2025, 8:16:01 PM)

After market: 21.5 +0.07 (+0.33%)

21.43

-0.93 (-4.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)05-13 2025-05-13/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-12 2025-08-12/bmo
Inst Owners77.07%
Inst Owner Change0.42%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.02B
Analysts81.21
Price Target19.26 (-10.13%)
Short Float %6.35%
Short Ratio3.32
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.37%
Yearly Dividend0.13
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP22.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-03 2025-04-03 (0.18)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.78%
Max EPS beat(2)12.53%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)3.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.78%
Max EPS beat(4)12.53%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.05%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.95%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)6.94%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.08%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.21%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.05%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.38%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.21%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.65%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.9%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.38%
PT rev (1m)11%
PT rev (3m)18.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.1%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.29%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 29.76
Fwd PE 23.8
P/S 8.35
P/FCF 25.64
P/OCF 23.07
P/B 3.49
P/tB 5.13
EV/EBITDA 24.24
EPS(TTM)0.72
EY3.36%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY3.9%
OCF(TTM)0.93
OCFY4.33%
SpS2.57
BVpS6.14
TBVpS4.17
PEG (NY)2.24
PEG (5Y)2.74
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 7.35%
ROE 9.79%
ROCE 9.95%
ROIC 8.35%
ROICexc 13.22%
ROICexgc 24.7%
OM 25.88%
PM (TTM) 23.39%
GM 42.34%
FCFM 32.54%
ROA(3y)6.45%
ROA(5y)5.99%
ROE(3y)8.75%
ROE(5y)8.04%
ROIC(3y)6.52%
ROIC(5y)5.78%
ROICexc(3y)9.52%
ROICexc(5y)8.88%
ROICexgc(3y)19.59%
ROICexgc(5y)19.68%
ROCE(3y)7.76%
ROCE(5y)6.88%
ROICexcg growth 3Y16.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-26.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.74%
OM growth 3Y43.83%
OM growth 5Y10.87%
PM growth 3Y34.13%
PM growth 5Y8.36%
GM growth 3Y12.05%
GM growth 5Y4.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.31
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 0.65
Debt/EBITDA 0.46
Cap/Depr 105.52%
Cap/Sales 3.63%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 123.39%
Profit Quality 139.12%
Current Ratio 2.09
Quick Ratio 2.09
Altman-Z 7.74
F-Score7
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC1.19
Cap/Depr(3y)104.08%
Cap/Depr(5y)129.71%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.42%
Profit Quality(3y)146.47%
Profit Quality(5y)125.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.39%
EPS 3Y25.91%
EPS 5Y10.88%
EPS Q2Q%25.69%
EPS Next Y13.28%
EPS Next 2Y14.72%
EPS Next 3Y15.11%
EPS Next 5Y14.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.13%
Revenue growth 5Y2.23%
Sales Q2Q%8.69%
Revenue Next Year10.6%
Revenue Next 2Y11.28%
Revenue Next 3Y11.21%
Revenue Next 5Y12.62%
EBIT growth 1Y53.84%
EBIT growth 3Y39.33%
EBIT growth 5Y13.34%
EBIT Next Year40.38%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y19.28%
FCF growth 1Y49.73%
FCF growth 3Y55.02%
FCF growth 5Y9.34%
OCF growth 1Y40.04%
OCF growth 3Y25.17%
OCF growth 5Y10.63%