JOYY
NEUTRAL
$60.04
Live
JOYY Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $78.34
(+30.5%)
$38.4
52W Range
$70.96
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 12, 2026
Market cap
$3.06B
P/E
14.47
ROE
36.8%
Profit margin
98.7%
Debt/Equity
0.0
Dividend yield
7.06%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
JOYY presents a classic value-trap profile, characterized by a stable Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 and deep valuation discounts (P/B 0.46, Graham Number $110.55) offset by deteriorating growth metrics. While the balance sheet is pristine with zero debt and strong liquidity, the company is facing a growth inflection point with negative YoY EPS growth (-24.3%) and declining Q/Q revenue. The high dividend yield is attractive but precarious given the 91.33% payout ratio. Overall, the stock is fundamentally cheap but lacks the growth catalyst or technical momentum to justify a bullish rating.
Key Strengths
Zero debt (Debt/Equity 0.00) providing maximum financial flexibility
Deep value valuation with a Price-to-Book ratio of 0.46
Strong historical earnings track record with consistent beats over 25 quarters
High Return on Equity (ROE) of 36.80%
Healthy liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 1.85
Key Risks
Significant earnings decay with YoY EPS growth at -24.3%
Unsustainable dividend payout ratio of 91.33%
Bearish technical trend (0/100) indicating strong selling pressure
Stalling top-line growth with negative Q/Q revenue growth (-3.30%)
Poor quality of earnings indicated by the massive gap between Profit Margin (98.72%) and Operating Margin (3.14%)
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$65.2
+8.6% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
62
Strong
90
30
75
70
45
AI Verdict
Value Play with Growth Concerns
Key drivers: Extreme P/B undervaluation, Zero leverage, Negative EPS growth, Bearish technicals
Confidence
90%
Value
90/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/B of 0.46 is exceptionally low
- Current price is well below Graham Number ($110.55)
- Forward P/E of 9.86 is attractive
Watchpoints
- Intrinsic value based on growth is much lower ($29.05)
Future
30/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Positive YoY revenue growth (5.9%)
Watchpoints
- Negative Q/Q revenue growth
- Sharp decline in YoY EPS growth
- Bearish technical trend
Past
75/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Long history of beating earnings estimates
- Strong 1Y price performance (+68.1%)
Watchpoints
- Poor 5Y long-term performance (-25.1%)
Health
70/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Zero debt
- Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 (Stable)
- Strong Current and Quick ratios
Watchpoints
- Lack of Altman Z-Score data for bankruptcy risk verification
Dividend
45/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High yield of 7.06%
Watchpoints
- Dangerously high payout ratio (91.33%)
- Dividend strength score is low (40/100)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$60.04
Analyst Target
$78.34
Upside/Downside
+30.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for JOYY and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-10
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JOYY
JOYY Inc.
Primary
|
-25.1% | +128.0% | +68.1% | +11.1% | -1.8% | +2.6% |
|
IAC
IAC Inc.
Peer
|
-69.3% | -1.5% | +19.0% | +27.1% | +7.6% | +2.6% |
|
ATHM
Autohome Inc.
Peer
|
-75.8% | -28.3% | -14.4% | -17.6% | -1.6% | +0.2% |
|
BATRA
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+62.0% | +20.9% | +3.6% | -13.4% | +0.1% | -1.3% |
|
DJT
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.
Peer
|
-7.5% | -30.2% | -46.9% | -46.0% | -10.4% | -0.9% |
JOY
JOYY Inc.
Primary
5Y
-25.1%
3Y
+128.0%
1Y
+68.1%
6M
+11.1%
1M
-1.8%
1W
+2.6%
IAC
IAC Inc.
Peer
5Y
-69.3%
3Y
-1.5%
1Y
+19.0%
6M
+27.1%
1M
+7.6%
1W
+2.6%
ATH
Autohome Inc.
Peer
5Y
-75.8%
3Y
-28.3%
1Y
-14.4%
6M
-17.6%
1M
-1.6%
1W
+0.2%
BAT
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+62.0%
3Y
+20.9%
1Y
+3.6%
6M
-13.4%
1M
+0.1%
1W
-1.3%
DJT
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.
Peer
5Y
-7.5%
3Y
-30.2%
1Y
-46.9%
6M
-46.0%
1M
-10.4%
1W
-0.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
14.47
Forward P/E
9.86
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.46
P/S Ratio
1.44
EV/Revenue
27.73
EV/EBITDA
401.48
Market Cap
$3.06B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
98.72%
Operating Margin
3.14%
Gross Margin
35.9%
ROE
36.8%
ROA
0.46%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.9%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-3.3%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.0
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.85
Good
Quick Ratio
1.53
Excellent
Cash/Share
$1.18
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-28
$N/A
2026-03-10
$1.34
-2.6% surprise
2025-11-19
$1.36
+39.3% surprise
2025-08-26
$1.44
+61.2% surprise
Communication Services Sector Comparison
Comparing JOYY against 81 companies in the Communication Services sector
(8 bullish, 28 neutral, 45 bearish)
P/E Ratio
14.47
This Stock
vs
24.07
Sector Avg
-39.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
36.8%
This Stock
vs
-10.75%
Sector Avg
-442.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
98.72%
This Stock
vs
13.2%
Sector Avg
+647.9%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.0
This Stock
vs
0.94
Sector Avg
-99.5%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
5.9%
This Stock
vs
1298.23%
Sector Avg
-99.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.85
This Stock
vs
2.84
Sector Avg
-34.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JOYY
JOYY Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.06B | 14.47 | 36.8% | 98.7% | $60.04 | |
|
IAC
IAC Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $3.14B | - | -2.1% | -4.3% | $40.85 | Compare |
|
ATHM
Autohome Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.75B | 13.07 | 5.8% | 24.2% | $23.14 | Compare |
|
BATRA
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.69B | - | -0.2% | -0.1% | $42.71 | Compare |
|
DJT
Trump Media & Technology...
|
BEARISH | $2.55B | - | -55.6% | -% | $9.2 | Compare |
JOYY
JOYY Inc.
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$3.1B
P/E
14.5
ROE
36.8%
Price
$60.04
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
13 analysts
UBS
2026-03-11
Buy
Citigroup
2026-01-13
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2025-11-20
Buy
Buy
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