AUTOHOME INC-ADR (ATHM)
US05278C1071 - ADR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ATHM. ATHM was compared to 71 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. While ATHM has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. ATHM has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
ATHM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past 5 years ATHM has always been profitable.
ATHM had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 6.10%, ATHM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.86%, ATHM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
ATHM has a Return On Invested Capital of 2.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: ATHM outperforms 60.61% of its industry peers.
ATHM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.44%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.10%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.1% | ||
| ROE | 7.86% | ||
| ROIC | 2.68% |
ROA(3y)6.58%
ROA(5y)10.16%
ROE(3y)8.31%
ROE(5y)13.22%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)7.12%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 26.17%, ATHM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ATHM has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.16%, ATHM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ATHM has declined.
ATHM's Gross Margin of 80.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ATHM outperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
ATHM's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.17% | ||
| GM | 80.35% |
OM growth 3Y-26.99%
OM growth 5Y-19.04%
PM growth 3Y-12.7%
PM growth 5Y-7.99%
GM growth 3Y-3.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.95%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), ATHM is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, ATHM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
ATHM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for ATHM. 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 ATHM. 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/WACC0.36
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 5.03 indicates that ATHM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 5.03, ATHM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 5.03 indicates that ATHM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ATHM has a Quick ratio of 5.03. This is amongst the best in the industry. ATHM outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 5.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.03 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for ATHM have decreased by -9.66% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, ATHM shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.37% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, ATHM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.51% in the last year.
ATHM shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -0.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.66%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-7.37%
EPS Q2Q%-17.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.03%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.14%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, ATHM will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -0.89% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ATHM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-5.02%
EPS Next 2Y-3.96%
EPS Next 3Y-1.8%
EPS Next 5Y-0.89%
Revenue Next Year-1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.38%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6.12%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
ATHM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.41.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ATHM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.30% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ATHM to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.28), we can say ATHM is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.96, the valuation of ATHM can be described as reasonable.
78.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ATHM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
ATHM is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.53, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
ATHM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.96%
EPS Next 3Y-1.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.51%, ATHM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ATHM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.02. ATHM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
ATHM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.51% |
5.2 History
ATHM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
The dividend of ATHM decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y-3.96%
EPS Next 3Y-1.8%
AUTOHOME INC-ADR
NYSE:ATHM (1/15/2025, 11:37:24 AM)
26.46
+0.45 (+1.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners52.31%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.20B
Analysts73
Price Target31.33 (18.41%)
Short Float %5.94%
Short Ratio3.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.51% |
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.61%
Min EPS beat(2)2.48%
Max EPS beat(2)10.73%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.9%
Min EPS beat(4)2.48%
Max EPS beat(4)10.73%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)7.59%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.76%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.69%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.57%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.64%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.14%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.12%
PT rev (1m)-0.71%
PT rev (3m)5.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.96 | ||
| P/S | 3.27 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 0.98 | ||
| P/tB | 1.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY8.77%
EPS(NY)2.21
Fwd EY8.36%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS8.09
BVpS26.95
TBVpS22.28
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.1% | ||
| ROE | 7.86% | ||
| ROCE | 3.39% | ||
| ROIC | 2.68% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 12.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 26.17% | ||
| GM | 80.35% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)6.58%
ROA(5y)10.16%
ROE(3y)8.31%
ROE(5y)13.22%
ROIC(3y)3.44%
ROIC(5y)7.12%
ROICexc(3y)27.92%
ROICexc(5y)43.8%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)4.36%
ROCE(5y)9.01%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-10.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.96%
OM growth 3Y-26.99%
OM growth 5Y-19.04%
PM growth 3Y-12.7%
PM growth 5Y-7.99%
GM growth 3Y-3.32%
GM growth 5Y-1.95%
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.23
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 | 5.03 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 5.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.54%
ROIC/WACC0.36
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.66%
EPS 3Y-16.48%
EPS 5Y-7.37%
EPS Q2Q%-17.07%
EPS Next Y-5.02%
EPS Next 2Y-3.96%
EPS Next 3Y-1.8%
EPS Next 5Y-0.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.51%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.03%
Revenue growth 5Y-0.14%
Sales Q2Q%-6.9%
Revenue Next Year-1.83%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.38%
Revenue Next 3Y0.57%
Revenue Next 5Y6.12%
EBIT growth 1Y-5.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-31.4%
EBIT growth 5Y-19.15%
EBIT Next Year37.93%
EBIT Next 3Y10.86%
EBIT Next 5Y11.59%
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A