(SOHU) Sohu.Com - Ratings and Ratios
Online Media, Online Games, Advertising Services, Livestreaming Content
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Description: SOHU Sohu.Com
Sohu.Com Inc (NASDAQ:SOHU) is a Chinese online media and gaming company that offers a range of services, including online advertising, paid subscription services, livestreaming, and online gaming on both PCs and mobile devices. The companys platforms, such as Sohu News App and Sohu Video App, provide users with access to online media content, while its 17173.com website is a notable destination for gaming-related information.
From a business perspective, Sohu.com generates revenue through multiple channels, including online advertising, paid subscriptions, and revenue sharing from other platforms. The companys online gaming segment, which includes both PC and mobile games, is a significant contributor to its revenue. With a presence in the Chinese online media and gaming market, Sohu.com is well-positioned to capitalize on the countrys growing demand for digital entertainment.
To evaluate Sohu.coms performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, user engagement metrics (e.g., daily active users, time spent on platform), and gross margin can be analyzed. Additionally, metrics like return on ad spend (ROAS) and customer acquisition cost (CAC) can provide insights into the companys advertising efficiency and customer acquisition strategies. With a market capitalization of $392.95M USD and a forward P/E ratio of 9.13, Sohu.coms valuation can be assessed in the context of its growth prospects and industry comparables.
Further analysis of Sohu.coms competitive positioning, user demographics, and content offerings can help identify areas of strength and weakness. For instance, the companys ability to attract and retain users, its content creation and curation capabilities, and its monetization strategies can be evaluated to determine its potential for long-term growth and profitability.
SOHU Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 480m |
| Sub-Industry | Interactive Media & Services |
| IPO / Inception | 2000-07-12 |
SOHU Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | -17.7% |
| Fundamental | 26.9% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -10.2% |
| Analyst Rating | 5.0 of 5 |
SOHU Dividends
Currently no dividends paidSOHU Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 87.4% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | -71.6% |
| CAGR 5y | -3.52% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | -0.06 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | -0.14 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.98 |
| Alpha | 0.15 |
| Beta | 0.778 |
| Volatility | 33.59% |
| Current Volume | 53.3k |
| Average Volume 20d | 67.5k |
| Stop Loss | 15 (-4.6%) |
| Signal | 0.42 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5
| Net Income (124.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 32.9m TTM) |
| FCFTA -0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.65pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 117.6% (prev 127.9%; Δ -10.33pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA -0.03 (>3.0%) and CFO -48.0m <= Net Income 124.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| NO Net Debt/EBITDA fails (EBITDA <= 0) |
| Current Ratio 3.05 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (28.8m) change vs 12m ago -11.28% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 74.83% (prev 73.69%; Δ 1.14pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 31.30% (prev 32.68%; Δ -1.38pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| error: Interest Coverage Ratio cannot be calculated (needs EBITDA TTM and Interest Expense TTM) |
Altman Z'' 2.86
| (A) 0.39 = (Total Current Assets 961.0m - Total Current Liabilities 315.4m) / Total Assets 1.68b |
| (B) 0.09 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 145.1m / Total Assets 1.68b |
| (C) -0.01 = EBIT TTM -25.2m / Avg Total Assets 1.75b |
| (D) 0.14 = Book Value of Equity 87.0m / Total Liabilities 614.4m |
| Total Rating: 2.86 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 26.90
| 1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield -25.34% = -5.0 |
| 3. FCF Margin -12.38% = -4.64 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.58 = 2.34 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda -35.24 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= -7.35)% = -9.19 |
| 7. RoE 12.29% = 1.02 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -73.88% = -5.54 |
| 9. EPS Trend 38.17% = 1.91 |
What is the price of SOHU shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.69%, over one month by +2.81%, over three months by +44.44% and over the past year by +7.23%.
Is Sohu.Com a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SOHU is around 15.93 USD . This means that SOHU is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 1.27%.
Is SOHU a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 2
- Buy: 0
- Hold: 0
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the SOHU price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 19 | 20.8% |
| Analysts Target Price | 19 | 20.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 17.2 | 9.2% |
Last update: 2025-09-16 04:41
SOHU Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 826.2m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 4.3135
P/E Forward = 9.1324
P/S = 0.8747
P/B = 0.4519
P/EG = -0.64
Beta = 0.372
Revenue TTM = 549.0m USD
EBIT TTM = -25.2m USD
EBITDA TTM = -17.4m USD
Long Term Debt = 299.0m USD (from nonCurrentLiabilitiesTotal, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 315.4m USD (from totalCurrentLiabilities, last quarter)
Debt = 614.4m USD (Calculated: Short Term 315.4m + Long Term 299.0m)
Net Debt = -114.4m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 268.1m USD (479.8m + Debt 614.4m - CCE 826.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM -25.2m / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = -25.34% (FCF TTM -67.9m / Enterprise Value 268.1m)
FCF Margin = -12.38% (FCF TTM -67.9m / Revenue TTM 549.0m)
Net Margin = 22.66% (Net Income TTM 124.4m / Revenue TTM 549.0m)
Gross Margin = 74.83% ((Revenue TTM 549.0m - Cost of Revenue TTM 138.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.08 (Enterprise Value 268.1m / Book Value Of Equity 87.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 2.25% (Interest Expense 13.8m / Debt 614.4m)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = -25.2m (EBIT -25.2m, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = 3.05 (Total Current Assets 961.0m / Total Current Liabilities 315.4m)
Debt / Equity = 0.58 (Debt 614.4m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 1.06b)
Debt / EBITDA = -35.24 (Net Debt -114.4m / EBITDA -17.4m)
Debt / FCF = -9.04 (Debt 614.4m / FCF TTM -67.9m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 1.01b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 7.42% (Net Income 124.4m, Total Assets 1.68b )
RoE = 12.29% (Net Income TTM 124.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 1.01b)
RoCE = -1.92% (Ebit -25.2m / (Equity 1.01b + L.T.Debt 299.0m))
RoIC = -2.47% (NOPAT -25.2m / Invested Capital 1.02b)
WACC = 4.88% (E(479.8m)/V(1.09b) * Re(8.86%)) + (D(614.4m)/V(1.09b) * Rd(2.25%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -88.40 | Cagr: -1.59%
Discount Rate = 8.86% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow -67.9m)
EPS Correlation: 38.17 | EPS CAGR: 42.45% | SUE: -0.63 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -73.88 | Revenue CAGR: -12.90% | SUE: 1.58 | # QB: 1
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