ZHIHU INC - ADR (ZH)

US98955N2071 - ADR

3.64  0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall ZH gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated ZH against 72 industry peers in the Interactive Media & Services industry. ZH scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, ZH is valued expensive at the moment.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ZH had negative earnings in the past year.

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of ZH (-13.00%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of ZH (-18.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13%
ROE -18.39%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-23.05%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-31.06%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of ZH (53.93%) is worse than 61.97% of its industry peers.
ZH's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for ZH so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.93%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.5%
GM growth 5YN/A

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ZH does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The debt/assets ratio for ZH is higher compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

There is no outstanding debt for ZH. 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
WACC7.5%

2.3 Liquidity

ZH has a Current Ratio of 3.46. This indicates that ZH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ZH has a Current ratio of 3.46. This is in the better half of the industry: ZH outperforms 70.42% of its industry peers.
ZH has a Quick Ratio of 3.46. This indicates that ZH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ZH (3.46) is better than 70.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.46
Quick Ratio 3.46

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ZH shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.35%.
ZH shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 118.85%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)118.85%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.55%

3.2 Future

ZH is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 34.23% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-950.76%
EPS Next 2Y-216.11%
EPS Next 3Y-140.88%
EPS Next 5Y34.23%
Revenue Next Year20.64%
Revenue Next 2Y19.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.61%
Revenue Next 5Y17.65%

3.3 Evolution

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

ZH reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ZH. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ZH's earnings are expected to decrease with -140.88% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-216.11%
EPS Next 3Y-140.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

ZHIHU INC - ADR

NYSE:ZH (12/24/2024, 7:47:21 PM)

3.64

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)11-26 2024-11-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners9.59%
Inst Owner Change44.82%
Ins Owners2.24%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap317.83M
Analysts80
Price Target4.26 (17.03%)
Short Float %1.37%
Short Ratio5.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.76%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.81%
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)-0.37%
PT rev (3m)9.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-12.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.56
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.47
P/tB 0.5
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.15
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.5
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS6.55
BVpS7.82
TBVpS7.32
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13%
ROE -18.39%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 53.93%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-23.05%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)-31.06%
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3Y2.5%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.59
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 3.46
Quick Ratio 3.46
Altman-Z N/A
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.5%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)15.82%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.35%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%N/A
EPS Next Y-950.76%
EPS Next 2Y-216.11%
EPS Next 3Y-140.88%
EPS Next 5Y34.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)118.85%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-14.55%
Revenue Next Year20.64%
Revenue Next 2Y19.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.61%
Revenue Next 5Y17.65%
EBIT growth 1Y37.01%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year28.77%
EBIT Next 3Y19.97%
EBIT Next 5Y14.53%
FCF growth 1Y-149.21%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-153.26%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A