Autohome Inc. (ATHM) Financial Ratios
15 years of historical data (2011–2025) · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
EV/EBITDA
↑
16.56
↑+1936% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.81
30Y Low0.5·High6.2
P/FCF
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18.64
↑+823% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.02
30Y Low1.1·High7.0
P/B Ratio
↓
0.59
↑+339% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.14
30Y Low0.1·High88.4
ROE
↓
5.7%
↑-41% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.6%
30Y Low6%·High421%
Debt/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: 0.08
30Y Low0.0·High0.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
ATHM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Autohome Inc. trades at 2.7x earnings, 248% above its 5-year average of 0.8x, sitting at the 46th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Communication Services sector median P/E of 15.3x, the stock trades at a discount of 82%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 18.6x P/FCF, 823% above the 5-year average of 2.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.1B | $2.6B | $3.2B | $3.4B | $3.8B | $3.7B | $11.9B | $9.6B | $9.3B | $7.6B | $2.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.8B | $376M | $1.6B | $-1354076993 | $1.1B | $-423173050 | $11.7B | $9.3B | $9.3B | $7.5B | $2.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 2.69 | 0.49 | 1.95 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.43 | 3.65 | 2.99 | 3.25 | 3.82 | 2.39 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.29 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 1.38 | 1.14 | 1.29 | 1.23 | 0.49 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.59 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 4.15 | 4.56 | 8.74 | 10.97 | 6.43 |
| P/FCF | 18.64 | 3.41 | 2.56 | 1.45 | 1.56 | 1.12 | 3.90 | 3.56 | 3.11 | 3.23 | 1.91 |
| P/OCF | 16.16 | 2.95 | 2.30 | 1.41 | 1.49 | 1.05 | 3.59 | 3.31 | 3.00 | 3.09 | 1.80 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
ATHM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Autohome Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 16.6x EBITDA, 1936% above its 5-year average of 0.8x. The Communication Services sector median is 9.6x, placing the stock at a 72% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.06 | 0.22 | -0.19 | 0.16 | -0.06 | 1.35 | 1.10 | 1.29 | 1.21 | 0.42 |
| EV / EBITDA | 16.56 | 0.51 | 1.25 | -0.91 | 0.68 | -0.19 | 3.53 | 2.77 | 3.13 | 3.52 | 2.04 |
| EV / EBIT | 21.95 | 0.68 | 1.55 | -1.19 | 0.91 | -0.24 | 3.72 | 2.87 | 3.24 | 3.65 | 2.13 |
| EV / FCF | — | 0.49 | 1.26 | -0.57 | 0.46 | -0.13 | 3.83 | 3.46 | 3.10 | 3.17 | 1.62 |
ATHM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Autohome Inc. earns an operating margin of 8.8%, above the Communication Services sector average of 1.6%. Operating margins have compressed from 15.8% to 8.8% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 5.7% is modest. ROIC of 1.8% represents below-average returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 72.4% | 72.4% | 78.9% | 80.3% | 82.2% | 85.5% | 88.9% | 88.6% | 88.7% | 78.1% | 59.9% |
| Operating Margin | 8.8% | 8.8% | 14.3% | 15.8% | 18.0% | 24.6% | 36.4% | 38.4% | 39.7% | 32.9% | 19.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 22.4% | 22.4% | 25.5% | 28.3% | 28.0% | 35.4% | 37.8% | 38.0% | 39.7% | 32.2% | 20.6% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 5.7% | 5.7% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 8.0% | 19.2% | 131.7% | 202.3% | 325.6% | 347.5% | 321.4% |
| ROA | 4.8% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 16.0% | 102.7% | 34.6% | 20.5% | 18.5% | 14.5% |
| ROIC | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.4% | 12.0% | 105.6% | 169.1% | 270.2% | 539.1% | 1053.8% |
| ROCE | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% | 13.0% | 122.1% | 37.4% | 21.4% | 19.7% | 14.2% |
ATHM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $2.3B exceeds total debt of $0, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | — | 0.07 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | 0.08 | 0.13 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | — | 0.03 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.09 | -0.06 | -0.19 | -0.11 | -0.17 | -0.08 | -0.13 | -0.03 | -0.20 | -0.97 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -3.08 | -3.08 | -1.28 | -3.22 | -1.61 | -1.86 | -0.07 | -0.08 | -0.01 | -0.07 | -0.36 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -2.92 | -1.29 | -2.02 | -1.10 | -1.24 | -0.08 | -0.10 | -0.01 | -0.06 | -0.29 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($2.3B) exceeds total debt ($0)
ATHM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Autohome Inc.'s current ratio of 6.00x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has improved from 5.03x to 6.00x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 6.00 | 6.00 | 5.56 | 5.03 | 6.02 | 5.85 | 4.39 | 4.05 | 3.16 | 2.64 | 2.92 |
| Quick Ratio | 6.00 | 6.00 | 5.56 | 5.03 | 6.02 | 5.85 | 4.39 | 4.05 | 7.50 | 5.62 | 2.88 |
| Cash Ratio | 5.47 | 5.47 | 5.15 | 4.64 | 5.44 | 5.20 | 3.50 | 3.17 | 2.42 | 2.10 | 2.25 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 2.39 | 3.06 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 0.63 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 173.78 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 91.07 | 76.12 | 77.75 | 105.97 | 114.24 | 22.07 | 20.70 | 145.29 | 112.78 | 76.22 |
ATHM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Autohome Inc. returns 17.6% to shareholders annually — split between a 10.2% dividend yield and 7.3% buyback yield. The payout ratio exceeds 100% at 105.5%, meaning the company is paying out more than it earns — this level is unsustainable long-term without earnings recovery. The earnings yield of 37.2% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 10.2% | 56.4% | 46.9% | 14.2% | 11.0% | 18.3% | 5.5% | — | 6.4% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 105.5% | 105.5% | 82.6% | 24.1% | 21.7% | 26.3% | 19.9% | — | 20.8% | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 37.2% | 204.9% | 51.3% | 218.4% | 189.3% | 232.8% | 27.4% | 33.4% | 30.8% | 26.2% | 41.9% |
| FCF Yield | 5.4% | 29.4% | 39.1% | 68.8% | 64.0% | 89.6% | 25.6% | 28.1% | 32.1% | 31.0% | 52.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 7.3% | 40.0% | 7.1% | 18.4% | 18.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 17.6% | 96.4% | 54.0% | 32.6% | 29.8% | 19.1% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 6.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $118M | $122M | $123M | $125M | $125M | $120M | $120M | $119M | $118M | $116M |
Peer Comparison
Compare ATHM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ATHMYou | $2B | 2.7 | 16.6 | 18.6 | 72.4% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 1.8% | — |
 CARS | $556M | 31.1 | 6.4 | 3.8 | 83.0% | 8.3% | 4.1% | 5.0% | 3.1 |
 TRUE | $226M | -7.5 | — | — | 85.0% | -21.2% | -22.3% | -97.7% | — |
 CARG | $3B | 19.4 | 12.8 | 10.0 | 89.0% | 20.7% | 34.0% | 36.2% | 0.8 |
 KAR | $3B | 16.7 | 14.6 | 8.7 | 46.2% | 10.2% | 12.3% | 6.9% | 4.9 |
 BIDU | $38B | 64.3 | 39.3 | — | 43.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 11.6 |
 TCOM | $28B | 6.6 | 11.0 | 14.2 | 80.6% | 25.3% | 20.5% | 7.9% | 1.9 |
 MOMO | $874M | 8.0 | 0.4 | 8.8 | 37.8% | 13.1% | 7.1% | 11.5% | 0.1 |
 LOGI | $15B | 22.4 | 17.7 | 15.8 | 43.2% | 16.0% | 32.7% | 97.8% | — |
 IQ | $984M | -32.9 | 1.4 | 684.9 | 21.1% | 6.0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.2 |
 VNET | $2B | -65.8 | 13.7 | — | 22.0% | 7.6% | -3.2% | 2.1% | 10.0 |
| Communication Services Median | — | 15.3 | 9.6 | 11.4 | 48.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 3.6 |
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ATHM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ATHM stock.
What is Autohome Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Autohome Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 2.7x. The historical average is 2.9x. This places it at the 46th percentile of its historical range.
What is Autohome Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Autohome Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 16.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 2.8x.
What is Autohome Inc.'s ROE?
Autohome Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 5.7%. The historical average is 141.3%.
Is ATHM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Autohome Inc. is trading at a P/E of 2.7x. This is at the 46th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Autohome Inc.'s dividend yield?
Autohome Inc.'s current dividend yield is 10.25% with a payout ratio of 105.5%.
What are Autohome Inc.'s profit margins?
Autohome Inc. has 72.4% gross margin and 8.8% operating margin.