Hello Group Inc. (MOMO) Financial Ratios
14 years of historical data (2012–2025) · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
EV/EBITDA
↓
6.90
↑+692% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.87
30Y Low0.3·High28.2
P/FCF
↑
21.89
↑+1621% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.27
30Y Low0.8·High11.3
P/B Ratio
↓
0.66
↑+384% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.14
30Y Low0.1·High1.1
ROE
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7.0%
↓+43% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.9%
30Y Low-23%·High38%
Debt/EBITDA
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0.09
↓-94% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.59
30Y Low0.1·High2.9
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
MOMO Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Hello Group Inc. trades at 9.3x earnings, 689% above its 5-year average of 1.2x, sitting at the 90th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Communication Services sector median P/E of 15.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 39%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 21.9x P/FCF, 1621% above the 5-year average of 1.3x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.2B | $1.1B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.8B | $1.8B | $3.2B | $7.6B | $5.1B | $5.1B | $3.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.4B | $-4206284089 | $1.9B | $-1938345185 | $-433216424 | $1.1B | $4.7B | $10.1B | $7.6B | $605M | $2.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 9.34 | 1.42 | 1.38 | 0.71 | 1.23 | — | 1.45 | 2.54 | 1.83 | 2.44 | 3.68 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.46 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.13 | 0.22 | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.58 | 0.98 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.66 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0.21 | 0.54 | 0.46 | 0.75 | 0.85 |
| P/FCF | 21.89 | 1.65 | 1.06 | 0.82 | 1.58 | 1.24 | 1.07 | 1.44 | 1.67 | 1.98 | 2.55 |
| P/OCF | 12.78 | 0.96 | 0.88 | 0.61 | 1.48 | 1.17 | 1.02 | 1.39 | 1.55 | 1.82 | 2.47 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
MOMO EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Hello Group Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 6.9x EBITDA, 692% above its 5-year average of 0.9x. The Communication Services sector median is 9.0x, placing the stock at a 24% discount 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 | — | -0.42 | 0.18 | -0.16 | -0.03 | 0.07 | 0.33 | 0.59 | 0.54 | 0.07 | 0.51 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.90 | -3.09 | 1.22 | -0.86 | -0.25 | 0.52 | 1.87 | 2.84 | 2.23 | 0.26 | 1.85 |
| EV / EBIT | 7.33 | -3.28 | 1.27 | -0.89 | -0.26 | 0.60 | 2.17 | 3.15 | 2.41 | 0.27 | 1.95 |
| EV / FCF | — | -6.26 | 1.40 | -1.14 | -0.38 | 0.74 | 1.60 | 1.92 | 2.45 | 0.24 | 1.33 |
MOMO Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Hello Group Inc. earns an operating margin of 12.7%. Operating margins have compressed from 18.1% to 12.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 7.0% is modest. ROIC of 10.9% represents solid 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 | 37.6% | 37.6% | 38.7% | 41.2% | 41.3% | 41.8% | 45.9% | 49.2% | 45.7% | 50.5% | 55.9% |
| Operating Margin | 12.7% | 12.7% | 14.0% | 18.1% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 15.3% | 18.9% | 22.5% | 25.6% | 26.0% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 16.3% | 11.7% | -20.0% | 14.0% | 17.5% | 21.0% | 24.2% | 26.3% |
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 | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% | 17.1% | 14.0% | -22.6% | 13.8% | 23.7% | 32.7% | 37.6% | 27.1% |
| ROA | 4.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 12.2% | 8.9% | -13.9% | 8.7% | 14.3% | 21.3% | 30.4% | 22.7% |
| ROIC | 10.9% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 18.8% | 13.2% | 10.3% | 9.9% | 16.0% | 29.6% | 67.9% | 32.9% |
| ROCE | 10.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% | 17.2% | 12.3% | 10.0% | 10.7% | 17.7% | 27.1% | 39.7% | 26.8% |
MOMO Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Hello Group Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.1x, which is very conservative (97% below the sector average of 3.5x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $5.4B exceeds total debt of $129M, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns. Interest coverage of 18.2x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.40 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.46 | 0.33 | 0.37 | 0.44 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.09 | 0.09 | 2.95 | 1.01 | 1.58 | 2.34 | 1.95 | 1.45 | 1.44 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.48 | 0.04 | -0.28 | -0.21 | -0.07 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.22 | -0.66 | -0.41 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -3.91 | -3.91 | 0.30 | -1.48 | -1.29 | -0.36 | 0.62 | 0.71 | 0.71 | -1.94 | -1.69 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -7.91 | 0.34 | -1.96 | -1.96 | -0.50 | 0.53 | 0.48 | 0.78 | -1.75 | -1.22 |
| Interest Coverage | 18.18 | 18.18 | 11.69 | 34.95 | 19.58 | 24.50 | 27.60 | 40.72 | 55.40 | — | — |
Net cash position: cash ($5.4B) exceeds total debt ($129M)
MOMO Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Hello Group Inc.'s current ratio of 4.68x 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 3.74x to 4.68x 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 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 1.88 | 3.74 | 2.47 | 3.74 | 4.67 | 6.06 | 4.69 | 4.57 | 5.39 |
| Quick Ratio | 4.68 | 4.68 | 1.88 | 3.74 | 2.45 | 3.74 | 4.67 | 6.06 | 4.69 | 4.57 | 5.39 |
| Cash Ratio | 4.17 | 4.17 | 0.96 | 3.29 | 2.24 | 3.35 | 4.34 | 5.73 | 4.19 | 4.08 | 4.87 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.73 | 0.58 | 0.74 | 0.82 | 0.79 | 0.61 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 1.02 | 0.72 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | 77.69 | — | 3609.10 | — | — | — | 3383.85 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 9.70 | 6.55 | 6.13 | 5.33 | 5.21 | 5.16 | 5.80 | 18.85 | 12.19 | 23.90 |
MOMO Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Hello Group Inc. returns 9.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 4.6% dividend yield and 5.1% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 42.8% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 10.7% (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 | 4.6% | 30.4% | 49.7% | 68.6% | 46.3% | 46.9% | 35.6% | 11.6% | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 42.8% | 42.8% | 67.9% | 48.9% | 55.7% | — | 56.5% | 29.6% | — | — | — |
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 | 10.7% | 70.5% | 72.4% | 141.6% | 81.3% | — | 69.2% | 39.3% | 54.7% | 41.1% | 27.2% |
| FCF Yield | 4.6% | 60.6% | 94.0% | 121.8% | 63.1% | 80.6% | 93.7% | 69.6% | 60.0% | 50.4% | 39.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 5.1% | 67.6% | 83.1% | 15.2% | 21.6% | 47.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.7% | 97.9% | 100.0% | 83.8% | 67.9% | 94.4% | 46.1% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $169M | $187M | $201M | $202M | $202M | $226M | $226M | $217M | $208M | $204M |
Peer Comparison
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 | 9.3 | 6.9 | 21.9 | 37.6% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 10.9% | 0.1 |
 LOGI | $15B | 21.5 | 16.8 | 15.2 | 43.2% | 16.0% | 32.7% | 97.8% | — |
 MTCH | $8B | 15.1 | 11.5 | 8.1 | 72.8% | 25.0% | — | 23.7% | 4.1 |
 BMBL | $403M | -0.5 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 68.3% | 26.3% | -69.6% | 13.4% | 2.1 |
 LIVE | $40M | 2.7 | 7.8 | 1.9 | 32.7% | 3.3% | 27.0% | 3.5% | 6.8 |
 IQ | $1B | 10.7 | 10.3 | 4.1 | 24.9% | 6.2% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 7.8 |
 HUYA | $481M | -103.7 | — | — | 13.3% | -3.1% | -0.5% | -1.7% | — |
 DOYU | $142M | -3.3 | — | — | 7.6% | -13.2% | -5.5% | -15.4% | — |
 TME | $7B | 14.9 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 42.3% | 30.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% | 0.6 |
 BIDU | $49B | 14.4 | 10.8 | 25.4 | 50.3% | 16.0% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.2 |
 TCOM | $35B | 14.7 | 15.2 | 12.5 | 81.3% | 26.6% | 12.8% | 8.1% | 2.7 |
| Communication Services Median | — | 15.4 | 9.0 | 11.8 | 48.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% | 3.5 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MOMO stock.
What is Hello Group Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Hello Group Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 9.3x. The historical average is 5.8x. This places it at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
What is Hello Group Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Hello Group Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 6.9x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 4.9x.
What is Hello Group Inc.'s ROE?
Hello Group Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 7.0%. The historical average is 8.4%.
Is MOMO stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Hello Group Inc. is trading at a P/E of 9.3x. This is at the 90th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Hello Group Inc.'s dividend yield?
Hello Group Inc.'s current dividend yield is 4.61% with a payout ratio of 42.8%.
What are Hello Group Inc.'s profit margins?
Hello Group Inc. has 37.6% gross margin and 12.7% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Hello Group Inc. have?
Hello Group Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.1x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.