Sohu.com Limited (SOHU) Financial Ratios
27 years of historical data (1999–2025) · Technology · Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
EV/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low1.9·High73.6
P/FCF
N/A
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5yr avg: 57.03
30Y Low3.9·High88.5
P/B Ratio
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0.27
↓-35% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.41
30Y Low0.3·High13.2
ROE
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35.8%
↓+77% vs avg
5yr avg: 20.3%
30Y Low-67%·High80%
Debt/EBITDA
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N/A
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5yr avg: 0.74
30Y Low0.0·High12.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SOHU Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Sohu.com Limited trades at 0.9x earnings, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 0.9x, sitting at the 8th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 28.3x, the stock trades at a discount of 97%.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $363M | $442M | $422M | $339M | $479M | $643M | $629M | $439M | $679M | $1.7B | $1.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $235M | $313M | $299M | $18M | $-182223050 | $-319750720 | $524M | $248M | $291M | $502M | $289M |
| P/E Ratio → | 0.86 | 1.12 | — | — | — | 0.69 | — | — | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 0.62 | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.56 | 0.65 | 0.77 | 0.84 | 0.65 | 0.36 | 0.91 | 0.79 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.27 | 0.35 | 0.46 | 0.32 | 0.43 | 0.50 | 0.61 | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.93 | 0.84 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | 57.03 | — | 10.24 | 3.85 | — | 43.79 | — |
| P/OCF | — | — | — | — | 14.86 | — | 6.61 | 2.08 | 8.08 | 9.17 | 5.47 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SOHU EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.03 | -0.25 | -0.38 | 0.70 | 0.37 | 0.15 | 0.27 | 0.18 |
| EV / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | -5.99 | -2.40 | 4.63 | — | 36.56 | 33.88 | 3.31 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | — | — | — | -2.30 | 7.00 | — | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | -21.69 | — | 8.53 | 2.18 | — | 13.05 | — |
SOHU Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Sohu.com Limited earns an operating margin of -9.6%. Operating margins have expanded from -14.5% to -9.6% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 35.8% is exceptionally high.
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 | 77.5% | 77.5% | 72.3% | 75.7% | 73.9% | 75.5% | 71.0% | 64.4% | 43.1% | 44.4% | 47.9% |
| Operating Margin | -9.6% | -9.6% | -18.3% | -14.5% | -0.1% | 11.7% | 9.8% | -10.6% | -7.7% | -11.2% | -7.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 67.4% | 67.4% | -16.8% | -5.1% | -2.4% | 111.0% | -11.5% | -22.2% | -3.6% | -29.8% | -13.6% |
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 | 35.8% | 35.8% | -10.1% | -2.8% | -1.4% | 79.8% | -7.4% | -10.4% | -4.0% | -32.9% | -13.6% |
| ROA | 23.4% | 23.4% | -5.5% | -1.6% | -0.8% | 36.6% | -3.1% | -5.0% | -2.0% | -18.6% | -8.0% |
| ROIC | -4.3% | -4.3% | -10.7% | -11.0% | -0.2% | 11.6% | 5.4% | -4.7% | -12.0% | -26.8% | -12.9% |
| ROCE | -4.1% | -4.1% | -7.4% | -5.6% | -0.1% | 5.9% | 4.7% | -3.8% | -6.6% | -10.8% | -6.9% |
SOHU Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
The company holds a net cash position — cash of $128M 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 | — | — | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.43 | 0.09 | 0.28 | 0.10 | 0.02 |
| Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | 1.20 | 0.27 | 3.91 | — | 54.28 | 12.39 | 0.33 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.10 | -0.13 | -0.30 | -0.60 | -0.75 | -0.10 | -0.15 | -0.25 | -0.65 | -0.66 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | — | — | — | — | -21.74 | -7.22 | -0.93 | — | -48.72 | -79.80 | -11.68 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | -78.72 | — | -1.71 | -1.67 | — | -30.74 | — |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | 18.54 | 12.01 | -4.17 | -6.75 | -47.15 | -68.25 |
Net cash position: cash ($128M) exceeds total debt ($0)
SOHU Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Sohu.com Limited's current ratio of 2.90x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The current ratio has declined from 3.26x to 2.90x 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 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 3.24 | 3.26 | 3.18 | 3.16 | 1.76 | 1.83 | 1.96 | 2.28 | 1.98 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.90 | 2.90 | 3.24 | 3.26 | 3.17 | 3.16 | 1.76 | 1.83 | 1.95 | 2.12 | 1.61 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.49 | 2.49 | 2.81 | 2.80 | 2.81 | 2.78 | 0.50 | 1.48 | 1.57 | 1.89 | 1.39 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.32 | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.64 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | 52.62 | — | — | 57.25 | 84.22 | 5.77 | 2.44 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 27.07 | 53.21 | 64.94 | 33.59 | 53.47 | 64.05 | 70.16 | 76.98 | 49.13 | 41.84 |
SOHU Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Sohu.com Limited returns 14.9% to shareholders annually primarily through share buybacks. The earnings yield of 100.0% (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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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 | 100.0% | 89.5% | — | — | — | 144.3% | — | — | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | 1.8% | — | 9.8% | 25.9% | — | 2.3% | — |
| Buyback Yield | 14.9% | 12.3% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 14.9% | 12.3% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $28M | $32M | $34M | $35M | $40M | $39M | $39M | $39M | $39M | $39M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SOHU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SOHUYou | $363M | 0.9 | — | — | 77.5% | -9.6% | 35.8% | -4.3% | — |
 NTES | $78B | 15.8 | 12.6 | 10.9 | 64.3% | 31.8% | 21.9% | 24.0% | 0.2 |
 BIDU | $38B | 64.4 | 39.3 | — | 43.9% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 11.6 |
 IQ | $998M | -33.4 | 1.4 | 695.9 | 21.1% | 6.0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.2 |
 BILI | $7B | 43.9 | 13.6 | 9.0 | 36.6% | 3.7% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 2.9 |
 MOMO | $887M | 8.1 | 0.5 | 8.9 | 37.8% | 13.1% | 7.1% | 11.5% | 0.1 |
 QFIN | $2B | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 81.5% | 33.9% | 24.0% | 17.7% | 0.5 |
 WB | $2B | 4.3 | 2.6 | 3.7 | 76.0% | 26.5% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 3.6 |
 BABA | $245B | 16.2 | 16.4 | — | 39.8% | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 2.4 |
 JD | $37B | 14.2 | 18.2 | 52.2 | 9.3% | 0.2% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 9.3 |
 VNET | $2B | -64.4 | 13.6 | — | 22.0% | 7.6% | -3.2% | 2.1% | 10.0 |
| Technology Median | — | 28.3 | 16.6 | 18.8 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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SOHU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SOHU stock.
What is Sohu.com Limited's P/E ratio?
Sohu.com Limited's current P/E ratio is 0.9x. The historical average is 22.8x. This places it at the 8th percentile of its historical range.
What is Sohu.com Limited's ROE?
Sohu.com Limited's return on equity (ROE) is 35.8%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 4.2%.
Is SOHU stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Sohu.com Limited is trading at a P/E of 0.9x. This is at the 8th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Sohu.com Limited's profit margins?
Sohu.com Limited has 77.5% gross margin and -9.6% operating margin.