ATHM
BEARISH
$23.14
Live
Autohome Inc. · NYSE
Target $27.71
(+19.8%)
$21.78
52W Range
$32.7
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Jan 24, 2026
Market cap
$2.75B
P/E
13.07
ROE
5.8%
Profit margin
24.2%
Debt/Equity
0.0
Dividend yield
7.78%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
78%
The deterministic scorecard reveals a mixed financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicating stable but not strong fundamentals, while the absence of an Altman Z-Score prevents a full distress risk assessment. Despite attractive valuation metrics such as a low P/E of 13.07 and a Price/Book of 0.79, the company faces significant headwinds including negative earnings momentum, declining revenue growth, and a dangerously high payout ratio exceeding 100%. The stock trades below analyst target of $27.71 yet remains in a prolonged downtrend with a 5Y return of -75.8%, signaling deep market skepticism. Strong gross margins and zero debt are offset by deteriorating profitability trends and weak technical posture.
Key Strengths
Exceptionally strong gross margin of 73.31% indicates pricing power and efficient cost control
Zero debt with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00 provides balance sheet resilience
High current and quick ratios (8.01 and 7.88) reflect substantial liquidity cushion
Attractive dividend yield of 7.78% offers income appeal despite sustainability concerns
Valuation appears cheap relative to sector with P/E of 13.07 vs sector average of 24.96
Key Risks
Payout ratio of 102.36% exceeds earnings, threatening dividend sustainability
Earnings have declined YoY by 15.8% and QoQ by 14.3%, indicating deteriorating profitability
Revenue growth is nearly flat at 0.20% YoY, well below sector average of 29.57%
Technical trend score of 0/100 signals strong bearish momentum and weak price action
Absence of Altman Z-Score and key financial data (EV, cash, debt) limits risk transparency
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$25.5
+10.2% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
55
Moderate
78
34
56
65
42
AI Verdict
Neutral with bearish bias due to declining fundamentals despite value appeal
Key drivers: Low valuation multiples support floor, Deteriorating earnings and revenue growth, High dividend yield with unsustainable payout, Strong liquidity but weak profitability trends, Bearish technical trend and poor long-term price performance
Confidence
80%
Value
78/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- P/E of 13.07 below sector average of 24.96
- Price/Book of 0.79 suggests asset coverage
- Price/Sales of 0.41 indicates deep discount to revenue
Watchpoints
- Graham Number of $34.25 implies overvaluation at current price of $23.14 is not justified by defensive criteria
- Intrinsic value estimate of $18.50 is below current price, questioning growth assumptions
Future
34/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Forward P/E of 11.92 suggests earnings recovery expectations
Watchpoints
- Revenue growth of 0.20% YoY is stagnant
- Earnings growth of 2.30% is minimal and reversing downward
- Q/Q earnings growth of -0.40% confirms deceleration
Past
56/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Consistent earnings beat streak: 3 of last 4 quarters exceeded estimates
- Historical earnings surprises averaged +4.67% over last 4 quarters
Watchpoints
- Severe earnings miss in 2021 (actual $0.10 vs est $1.50) and repeated misses in 2020
- Long-term price performance is deeply negative: -75.8% over 5 years
Health
65/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates stable financial condition
- Zero leverage with no debt on balance sheet
- Exceptional liquidity with current ratio of 8.01
Watchpoints
- ROE of 5.76% is weak, especially for a tech-adjacent firm
- ROA of 1.94% indicates inefficient asset utilization
- Altman Z-Score missing, creating uncertainty in bankruptcy risk assessment
Dividend
42/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
- High dividend yield of 7.78% is attractive in absolute terms
Watchpoints
- Payout ratio of 102.36% is unsustainable long-term
- Dividend strength score of 40/100 reflects risk of cut
- No 5-year average yield to confirm consistency
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$23.14
Analyst Target
$27.71
Upside/Downside
+19.8%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for ATHM and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-01-23
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATHM
Autohome Inc.
Primary
|
-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% |
|
KYIV
Kyivstar Group Ltd.
Peer
|
+15.8% | +15.8% | +4.4% | -3.8% | -1.3% | +13.2% |
|
DJT
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp.
Peer
|
-7.5% | -30.2% | -46.9% | -46.0% | -10.4% | -0.9% |
|
BATRK
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
+53.5% | +13.8% | +3.9% | -13.1% | +0.5% | -1.2% |
ATH
Autohome Inc.
Primary
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%
KYI
Kyivstar Group Ltd.
Peer
5Y
+15.8%
3Y
+15.8%
1Y
+4.4%
6M
-3.8%
1M
-1.3%
1W
+13.2%
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%
BAT
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+53.5%
3Y
+13.8%
1Y
+3.9%
6M
-13.1%
1M
+0.5%
1W
-1.2%
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
13.07
Forward P/E
11.92
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
0.79
P/S Ratio
0.41
EV/Revenue
-1.44
EV/EBITDA
-9.1
Market Cap
$2.75B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
24.21%
Operating Margin
8.27%
Gross Margin
73.31%
ROE
5.76%
ROA
1.94%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+0.2%
Earnings Growth
+2.3%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
N/A
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-0.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.0
Low debt
Current Ratio
8.01
Strong
Quick Ratio
7.88
Excellent
Cash/Share
$46.71
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-19
$N/A
2025-11-06
$0.48
+2.8% surprise
2025-07-31
$0.56
+4.1% surprise
2025-05-08
$0.49
+7.1% surprise
Communication Services Sector Comparison
Comparing ATHM against 190 companies in the Communication Services sector
(13 bullish, 54 neutral, 123 bearish)
P/E Ratio
13.07
This Stock
vs
58.14
Sector Avg
-77.5%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
5.76%
This Stock
vs
-47.35%
Sector Avg
-112.2%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
24.21%
This Stock
vs
-7.97%
Sector Avg
-404.0%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.0
This Stock
vs
1.45
Sector Avg
-99.9%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
0.2%
This Stock
vs
547.84%
Sector Avg
-100.0%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
8.01
This Stock
vs
2.17
Sector Avg
+268.4%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ATHM
Autohome Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.75B | 13.07 | 5.8% | 24.2% | $23.14 | |
|
BATRA
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.69B | - | -0.2% | -0.1% | $42.71 | Compare |
|
KYIV
Kyivstar Group Ltd.
|
NEUTRAL | $2.66B | 20.21 | 10.4% | 10.7% | $11.52 | Compare |
|
DJT
Trump Media & Technology...
|
BEARISH | $2.55B | - | -55.6% | -% | $9.2 | Compare |
|
BATRK
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $2.52B | - | -0.2% | -0.1% | $39.59 | Compare |
ATHM
Autohome Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$2.7B
P/E
13.1
ROE
5.8%
Price
$23.14
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
13 analysts
JP Morgan
2025-10-29
Overweight
Neutral
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