13 years of historical data (2012–2024) · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Hello Group Inc. trades at 8.1x earnings, 581% above its 5-year average of 1.2x, sitting at the 89th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Communication Services sector median P/E of 14.8x, the stock trades at a discount of 45%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 11.4x P/FCF, 886% above the 5-year average of 1.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.3B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $3.2B | $7.6B | $5.1B | $5.1B | $3.7B | $3.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.3B | $1.9B | $-1938345185 | $-433216424 | $1.1B | $4.7B | $10.1B | $7.6B | $605M | $2.0B | $2.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.12 | 1.38 | 0.71 | 1.23 | — | 1.45 | 2.54 | 1.83 | 2.44 | 3.68 | 41.08 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.46 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.22 | 0.45 | 0.38 | 0.59 | 0.97 | 3.70 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.74 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.75 | 0.85 | 1.06 |
| P/FCF | 11.40 | 1.06 | 0.82 | 1.58 | 1.24 | 1.07 | 1.44 | 1.67 | 1.98 | 2.55 | 11.33 |
| P/OCF | 9.41 | 0.88 | 0.61 | 1.48 | 1.17 | 1.02 | 1.39 | 1.55 | 1.82 | 2.47 | 8.65 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Hello Group Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 10.0x EBITDA, 555% above its 5-year average of 1.5x. The Communication Services sector median is 7.4x, placing the stock at a 35% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.18 | -0.16 | -0.03 | 0.07 | 0.33 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.07 | 0.51 | 2.43 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.99 | 1.19 | -0.86 | -0.25 | — | 1.86 | 2.84 | 2.15 | 0.24 | 1.89 | 26.57 |
| EV / EBIT | 10.37 | 0.97 | -0.71 | -0.20 | — | 1.68 | 2.56 | 2.16 | 0.24 | 1.97 | 58.03 |
| EV / FCF | — | 1.40 | -1.14 | -0.38 | 0.74 | 1.60 | 1.92 | 2.45 | 0.24 | 1.33 | 7.45 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Hello Group Inc. earns an operating margin of 14.5%. Operating margins have expanded from 12.8% to 14.5% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 8.9% is modest. ROIC of 11.2% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 39.0% | 39.0% | 41.2% | 41.6% | 42.5% | 45.9% | 49.2% | 46.4% | 50.7% | 56.3% | 77.4% |
| Operating Margin | 14.5% | 14.5% | 18.1% | 12.8% | -16.4% | 15.3% | 18.9% | 24.4% | 28.3% | 25.4% | 4.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.8% | 9.8% | 16.3% | 11.7% | -20.0% | 14.0% | 17.5% | 21.0% | 24.2% | 26.3% | 10.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.9% | 8.9% | 17.1% | 13.8% | -23.0% | 13.8% | 23.7% | 31.4% | 37.2% | 27.1% | 3.1% |
| ROA | 6.0% | 6.0% | 12.2% | 8.7% | -14.1% | 8.7% | 14.3% | 20.5% | 30.0% | 22.8% | 2.7% |
| ROIC | 11.2% | 11.2% | 18.8% | 13.2% | -13.7% | 9.9% | 16.0% | 30.9% | 74.1% | 32.1% | 2.9% |
| ROCE | 11.7% | 11.7% | 17.2% | 12.2% | -13.2% | 10.7% | 17.7% | 28.3% | 43.3% | 26.1% | 1.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Hello Group Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.9x, which is moderately leveraged (20% below the sector average of 3.6x). Net debt stands at $459M ($4.6B total debt minus $4.1B cash). Interest coverage of 12.0x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.46 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.44 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.88 | 2.88 | 1.01 | 1.59 | — | 1.94 | 1.45 | 1.39 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.04 | -0.28 | -0.21 | -0.07 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.22 | -0.66 | -0.41 | -0.36 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.29 | 0.29 | -1.48 | -1.29 | — | 0.62 | 0.71 | 0.69 | -1.78 | -1.73 | -13.82 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.34 | -1.96 | -1.96 | -0.50 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.78 | -1.75 | -1.22 | -3.88 |
| Interest Coverage | 11.99 | 11.99 | 34.95 | 19.48 | -32.39 | 27.60 | 40.72 | 57.81 | — | — | — |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.88x means Hello Group Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 2.47x to 1.88x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | 1.88 | 3.74 | 2.47 | 3.74 | 4.67 | 6.06 | 4.69 | 4.57 | 5.39 | 7.00 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.88 | 1.88 | 3.74 | 2.45 | 3.74 | 4.67 | 6.06 | 4.69 | 4.57 | 5.39 | 7.00 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.96 | 0.96 | 3.29 | 2.24 | 3.35 | 4.34 | 5.73 | 4.19 | 4.08 | 4.87 | 6.53 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.57 | 0.74 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.61 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 1.01 | 0.72 | 0.25 |
| Inventory Turnover | 75.96 | — | — | 75.96 | — | 3609.10 | — | — | — | 3353.66 | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 6.65 | 6.13 | 5.42 | 5.14 | 5.16 | 5.80 | 19.59 | 12.35 | 23.87 | 43.78 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Hello Group Inc. returns 16.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 8.5% dividend yield and 7.8% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 68.9% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 12.3% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.5% | 49.7% | 68.6% | 46.3% | 46.9% | 35.6% | 11.6% | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 68.9% | 68.9% | 48.9% | 56.7% | — | 56.5% | 29.5% | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 12.3% | 72.4% | 141.6% | 81.3% | — | 69.2% | 39.3% | 54.7% | 41.1% | 27.2% | 2.4% |
| FCF Yield | 8.8% | 94.0% | 121.8% | 63.1% | 80.6% | 93.7% | 69.6% | 60.0% | 50.4% | 39.2% | 8.8% |
| Buyback Yield | 7.8% | 83.1% | 15.2% | 21.6% | 47.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 16.2% | 100.0% | 83.8% | 67.9% | 94.4% | 46.1% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $187M | $201M | $202M | $202M | $226M | $226M | $217M | $208M | $204M | $201M |
Compare MOMO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOMOYou | $2B | 8.1 | 10.0 | 11.4 | 39.0% | 14.5% | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.9 |
| JOYY | $20B | -24.0 | — | 91.0 | 36.0% | -18.1% | -2.9% | -6.7% | — |
| RDDT | $8B | 57.1 | 14.9 | 11.3 | 91.2% | 20.1% | 20.9% | 18.4% | 0.1 |
| DJT | $3B | -4.6 | — | — | 82.9% | -5140.9% | -94.7% | -38.1% | — |
| SNAP | $1B | -18.1 | — | 2.7 | 55.0% | -9.0% | -19.5% | -10.6% | — |
| WB | $898M | 8.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 78.9% | 28.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 3.4 |
| NXDR | $220M | -12.3 | — | 37.3 | 84.1% | -27.9% | -12.3% | -12.7% | — |
| DOYU | $148M | -34.6 | — | — | 7.6% | -13.2% | -5.5% | -15.4% | — |
| ZH | $53M | -12.4 | — | — | 60.6% | -13.4% | -3.9% | -25.6% | — |
| ILLR | $43M | -0.1 | — | — | 6.2% | -572.3% | — | -164.1% | — |
| BODI | $20M | -0.7 | — | — | 68.6% | -15.8% | -129.2% | -88.0% | — |
| Communication Services Median | — | 14.8 | 7.4 | 10.0 | 50.8% | -0.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.6 |
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Start ComparisonHello Group Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 8.1x. The historical average is 6.3x. This places it at the 89th percentile of its historical range.
Hello Group Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 10.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 5.2x.
Hello Group Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 8.9%. The historical average is 7.7%.
Based on historical data, Hello Group Inc. is trading at a P/E of 8.1x. This is at the 89th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Hello Group Inc.'s current dividend yield is 8.47% with a payout ratio of 68.9%.
Hello Group Inc. has 39.0% gross margin and 14.5% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Hello Group Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.9x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.