(ATHM) Autohome - Overview
Exchange: NYSE •
Country: China •
Currency: USD •
Type: Common Stock •
ISIN: US05278C1071
Stock: Media Services, Leads Generation, Online Marketplace, Transaction Platform
Total Rating 24
Risk 79
Buy Signal -2.01
EPS (Earnings per Share)
Revenue
Dividends
| Dividend Yield | 7.51% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.73% |
| Yield CAGR 5y | 19.77% |
| Payout Consistency | 73.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 116.7% |
| Risk 5d forecast | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 31.5% |
| Relative Tail Risk | -1.10% |
| Reward TTM | |
|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio | -0.74 |
| Alpha | -30.96 |
| Character TTM | |
|---|---|
| Beta | 0.618 |
| Beta Downside | 0.461 |
| Drawdowns 3y | |
|---|---|
| Max DD | 34.39% |
| CAGR/Max DD | -0.31 |
Description: ATHM Autohome January 12, 2026
Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM) is China’s leading online platform for automobile shoppers, operating three high-traffic sites-autohome.com.cn, che168.com and ttpai.cn-across PC, mobile web, apps and mini-programs. The firm monetizes its audience through a mix of automotive advertising, dealer subscription services, used-car listings, and transaction-related fees from its Autohome Mall, used-car bidding platform, and financing/insurance commissions.
Key performance indicators (as of FY 2023) show ≈ 140 million monthly active users, ≈ $2.5 billion of total revenue, and a gross margin near 70 %. Revenue grew ~ 15 % YoY, driven largely by a 22 % jump in digital advertising spend and a 30 % increase in used-car transaction volume.
Macro-level drivers include the resurgence of Chinese auto sales after pandemic-related dips, rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) which fuels demand for online research tools, and a broader shift of dealers toward digital lead-generation channels. The interactive media sector in China is also benefitting from rising mobile-internet penetration and higher CPM rates for automotive advertisers.
For a deeper quantitative assessment, you may find ValueRay’s analyst toolkit useful.
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income: 1.60b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.04 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 4.20 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: 306.5% < 20% (prev 299.0%; Δ 7.48% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.05 > 3% & CFO 1.37b > Net Income 1.60b |
| Net Debt (-2.98b) to EBITDA (1.30b): -2.29 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 8.01 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (115.3m) vs 12m ago -5.35% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 72.06% > 18% (prev 0.80%; Δ 7126 % > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 23.05% > 50% (prev 23.95%; Δ -0.91% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.01 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 1.30b / Interest Expense TTM 180.4m) |
Altman Z'' 10.00
| A: 0.72 (Total Current Assets 23.69b - Total Current Liabilities 2.96b) / Total Assets 28.77b |
| B: 0.58 (Retained Earnings 16.74b / Total Assets 28.77b) |
| C: 0.03 (EBIT TTM 904.0m / Avg Total Assets 29.35b) |
| D: 6.97 (Book Value of Equity 24.07b / Total Liabilities 3.45b) |
| Altman-Z'' Score: 14.15 = AAA |
Beneish M -2.78
| DSRI: 1.19 (Receivables 1.42b/1.27b, Revenue 6.76b/7.17b) |
| GMI: 1.11 (GM 72.06% / 80.15%) |
| AQI: 1.03 (AQ_t 0.17 / AQ_t-1 0.16) |
| SGI: 0.94 (Revenue 6.76b / 7.17b) |
| TATA: 0.01 (NI 1.60b - CFO 1.37b) / TA 28.77b) |
| Beneish M-Score: -2.78 (Cap -4..+1) = A |
What is the price of ATHM shares?
As of February 05, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 20.93 with a total of 415,739 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -8.04%, over one month by -7.92%, over three months by -12.25% and over the past year by -19.00%.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -8.04%, over one month by -7.92%, over three months by -12.25% and over the past year by -19.00%.
Is ATHM a buy, sell or hold?
Autohome has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.57.
Therefor, it is recommend to hold ATHM.
- StrongBuy: 3
- Buy: 2
- Hold: 9
- Sell: 0
- StrongSell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the ATHM price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 27.7 | 32.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 27.7 | 32.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 21.7 | 3.9% |
ATHM Fundamental Data Overview February 03, 2026
Market Cap CNY = 18.20b (2.62b USD * 6.951 USD.CNY)
P/E Trailing = 13.0414
P/E Forward = 11.4155
P/S = 0.3866
P/B = 0.7863
P/EG = 1.7247
Revenue TTM = 6.76b CNY
EBIT TTM = 904.0m CNY
EBITDA TTM = 1.30b CNY
Long Term Debt = 96.7m CNY (from capitalLeaseObligations, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 73.6m CNY (from shortTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Debt = 32.1m CNY (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -2.98b CNY (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = -3.66b CNY (18.20b + Debt 32.1m - CCE 21.89b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.01 (Ebit TTM 904.0m / Interest Expense TTM 180.4m)
EV/FCF = -2.97x (Enterprise Value -3.66b / FCF TTM 1.23b)
FCF Yield = -33.69% (FCF TTM 1.23b / Enterprise Value -3.66b)
FCF Margin = 18.23% (FCF TTM 1.23b / Revenue TTM 6.76b)
Net Margin = 23.62% (Net Income TTM 1.60b / Revenue TTM 6.76b)
Gross Margin = 72.06% ((Revenue TTM 6.76b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.89b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 63.67% (prev 71.37%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.13 (set to none) (Enterprise Value -3.66b / Total Assets 28.77b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 562.2% (Interest Expense 180.4m / Debt 32.1m)
Taxrate = 4.17% (18.3m / 439.2m)
NOPAT = 866.4m (EBIT 904.0m * (1 - 4.17%))
Current Ratio = 8.01 (Total Current Assets 23.69b / Total Current Liabilities 2.96b)
Debt / Equity = 0.00 (Debt 32.1m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 24.07b)
Debt / EBITDA = -2.29 (Net Debt -2.98b / EBITDA 1.30b)
Debt / FCF = -2.42 (Net Debt -2.98b / FCF TTM 1.23b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 24.03b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.44% (Net Income 1.60b / Total Assets 28.77b)
RoE = 6.65% (Net Income TTM 1.60b / Total Stockholder Equity 24.03b)
RoCE = 3.75% (EBIT 904.0m / Capital Employed (Equity 24.03b + L.T.Debt 96.7m))
RoIC = 3.61% (NOPAT 866.4m / Invested Capital 24.03b)
WACC = 8.18% (E(18.20b)/V(18.23b) * Re(8.19%) + (debt cost/tax rate unavailable))
Discount Rate = 8.19% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -2.54%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.69% ; FCFF base≈750.2m ; Y1≈925.4m ; Y5≈1.58b
Fair Price DCF = 242.3 (EV 25.72b - Net Debt -2.98b = Equity 28.70b / Shares 118.4m; r=8.18% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 2.90% )
EPS Correlation: -82.96 | EPS CAGR: -45.94% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 7.03 | Revenue CAGR: 1.16% | SUE: 0.71 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-03-31): EPS=0.41 | Chg30d=-0.020 | Revisions Net=-1 | Analysts=1
EPS next Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.94 | Chg30d=-0.163 | Revisions Net=-6 | Growth EPS=-0.9% | Growth Revenue=+2.2%
P/E Trailing = 13.0414
P/E Forward = 11.4155
P/S = 0.3866
P/B = 0.7863
P/EG = 1.7247
Revenue TTM = 6.76b CNY
EBIT TTM = 904.0m CNY
EBITDA TTM = 1.30b CNY
Long Term Debt = 96.7m CNY (from capitalLeaseObligations, last fiscal year)
Short Term Debt = 73.6m CNY (from shortTermDebt, last fiscal year)
Debt = 32.1m CNY (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -2.98b CNY (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = -3.66b CNY (18.20b + Debt 32.1m - CCE 21.89b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.01 (Ebit TTM 904.0m / Interest Expense TTM 180.4m)
EV/FCF = -2.97x (Enterprise Value -3.66b / FCF TTM 1.23b)
FCF Yield = -33.69% (FCF TTM 1.23b / Enterprise Value -3.66b)
FCF Margin = 18.23% (FCF TTM 1.23b / Revenue TTM 6.76b)
Net Margin = 23.62% (Net Income TTM 1.60b / Revenue TTM 6.76b)
Gross Margin = 72.06% ((Revenue TTM 6.76b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.89b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 63.67% (prev 71.37%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -0.13 (set to none) (Enterprise Value -3.66b / Total Assets 28.77b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 562.2% (Interest Expense 180.4m / Debt 32.1m)
Taxrate = 4.17% (18.3m / 439.2m)
NOPAT = 866.4m (EBIT 904.0m * (1 - 4.17%))
Current Ratio = 8.01 (Total Current Assets 23.69b / Total Current Liabilities 2.96b)
Debt / Equity = 0.00 (Debt 32.1m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 24.07b)
Debt / EBITDA = -2.29 (Net Debt -2.98b / EBITDA 1.30b)
Debt / FCF = -2.42 (Net Debt -2.98b / FCF TTM 1.23b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 24.03b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.44% (Net Income 1.60b / Total Assets 28.77b)
RoE = 6.65% (Net Income TTM 1.60b / Total Stockholder Equity 24.03b)
RoCE = 3.75% (EBIT 904.0m / Capital Employed (Equity 24.03b + L.T.Debt 96.7m))
RoIC = 3.61% (NOPAT 866.4m / Invested Capital 24.03b)
WACC = 8.18% (E(18.20b)/V(18.23b) * Re(8.19%) + (debt cost/tax rate unavailable))
Discount Rate = 8.19% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -33.33 | Cagr: -2.54%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 80.69% ; FCFF base≈750.2m ; Y1≈925.4m ; Y5≈1.58b
Fair Price DCF = 242.3 (EV 25.72b - Net Debt -2.98b = Equity 28.70b / Shares 118.4m; r=8.18% [WACC]; 5y FCF grow 25.0% → 2.90% )
EPS Correlation: -82.96 | EPS CAGR: -45.94% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 7.03 | Revenue CAGR: 1.16% | SUE: 0.71 | # QB: 0
EPS next Quarter (2026-03-31): EPS=0.41 | Chg30d=-0.020 | Revisions Net=-1 | Analysts=1
EPS next Year (2026-12-31): EPS=1.94 | Chg30d=-0.163 | Revisions Net=-6 | Growth EPS=-0.9% | Growth Revenue=+2.2%