Weibo Corporation (WB) Financial Ratios
13 years of historical data (2012–2024) · Communication Services · Internet Content & Information
EV/EBITDA
↓
2.37
↓-74% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.03
30Y Low4.5·High68.6
P/FCF
↓
2.30
↓-75% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.01
30Y Low4.1·High45.0
P/B Ratio
↓
0.63
↓-61% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.59
30Y Low0.7·High19.5
ROE
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8.5%
-8% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.2%
30Y Low-350%·High39%
Debt/EBITDA
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3.37
↓-18% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.13
30Y Low1.4·High5.0
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
WB Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Weibo Corporation trades at 7.3x earnings, 68% below its 5-year average of 23.1x, sitting at the 0th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Communication Services sector median P/E of 15.4x, the stock trades at a discount of 53%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 2.3x P/FCF, 75% below the 5-year average of 9.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.3B | $2.5B | $2.6B | $4.5B | $7.1B | $9.3B | $10.5B | $13.6B | $23.3B | $9.0B | $4.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.3B | $2.5B | $2.7B | $4.3B | $7.1B | $9.9B | $10.7B | $13.2B | $23.2B | $8.7B | $4.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 7.29 | 8.23 | 7.66 | 53.11 | 16.66 | 29.70 | 21.26 | 23.75 | 66.32 | 84.58 | 121.88 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.76 | 1.44 | 1.49 | 2.46 | 3.16 | 5.52 | 5.94 | 7.91 | 20.27 | 13.80 | 8.89 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.63 | 0.71 | 0.75 | 1.33 | 1.93 | 3.23 | 4.60 | 7.78 | 19.51 | 11.95 | 6.77 |
| P/FCF | 2.30 | 4.38 | 4.13 | 12.30 | 11.03 | 13.20 | 17.21 | 29.58 | 44.95 | 40.58 | 24.83 |
| P/OCF | 2.08 | 3.96 | 3.91 | 8.01 | 8.76 | 12.58 | 16.61 | 27.86 | 43.25 | 38.30 | 23.35 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
WB EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Weibo Corporation's enterprise value stands at 2.4x EBITDA, 74% below its 5-year average of 9.0x. The Communication Services sector median is 9.0x, placing the stock at a 74% discount 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 | — | 1.45 | 1.56 | 2.35 | 3.16 | 5.88 | 6.07 | 7.71 | 20.17 | 13.24 | 8.40 |
| EV / EBITDA | 2.37 | 4.50 | 5.04 | 7.90 | 9.42 | 18.32 | 17.10 | 21.05 | 54.85 | 56.04 | 68.64 |
| EV / EBIT | 2.72 | 4.84 | 4.41 | 21.62 | 11.49 | 22.95 | 16.96 | 19.36 | 55.06 | 61.59 | 106.98 |
| EV / FCF | — | 4.40 | 4.32 | 11.75 | 11.05 | 14.07 | 17.58 | 28.82 | 44.72 | 38.94 | 23.45 |
WB Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Weibo Corporation earns an operating margin of 28.2%. Operating margins have expanded from 26.2% to 28.2% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROE of 8.5% is modest. ROIC of 10.3% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
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 | 78.9% | 78.9% | 78.7% | 78.2% | 82.1% | 82.1% | 81.4% | 83.8% | 79.9% | 73.9% | 70.3% |
| Operating Margin | 28.2% | 28.2% | 26.9% | 26.2% | 30.9% | 30.0% | 33.8% | 35.5% | 35.4% | 21.5% | 7.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.1% | 17.1% | 19.5% | 4.7% | 19.0% | 18.5% | 28.0% | 33.3% | 30.7% | 16.5% | 7.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 13.0% | 12.1% | 24.5% | 38.9% | 36.1% | 15.6% | 5.8% |
| ROA | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 12.2% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| ROIC | 10.3% | 10.3% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% | 22.9% | 37.0% | 41.7% | 27.0% | 8.4% |
| ROCE | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.3% | 8.5% | 13.0% | 10.8% | 18.0% | 25.8% | 28.7% | 20.3% | 6.3% |
WB Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Weibo Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.4x, which is moderately leveraged (roughly in line with the sector average of 3.5x). Net debt stands at $15M ($1.9B total debt minus $1.9B cash). Interest coverage of 4.7x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.77 | 0.73 | 0.68 | 0.84 | 0.74 | 0.51 | 0.74 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.37 | 3.37 | 4.96 | 4.55 | 3.29 | 4.47 | 2.68 | 1.41 | 2.08 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.00 | 0.03 | -0.06 | 0.00 | 0.21 | 0.10 | -0.20 | -0.10 | -0.48 | -0.38 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.22 | -0.37 | 0.01 | 1.13 | 0.37 | -0.56 | -0.29 | -2.35 | -4.06 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.03 | 0.19 | -0.55 | 0.02 | 0.87 | 0.38 | -0.76 | -0.23 | -1.64 | -1.39 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.69 | 4.69 | 3.94 | 6.71 | 9.82 | 8.82 | 19.99 | 39.59 | 97.13 | — | — |
WB Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Weibo Corporation's current ratio of 3.61x 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 3.73x to 3.61x 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 | 3.61 | 3.61 | 2.51 | 3.73 | 2.22 | 5.04 | 4.54 | 3.92 | 4.22 | 2.15 | 2.39 |
| Quick Ratio | 3.61 | 3.61 | 2.50 | 3.73 | 2.22 | 5.04 | 4.54 | 3.92 | 4.22 | 2.15 | 2.39 |
| Cash Ratio | 2.43 | 2.43 | 1.79 | 2.60 | 1.45 | 3.65 | 3.00 | 2.90 | 3.70 | 1.42 | 1.61 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.27 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 0.27 | 0.37 | 0.52 | 0.45 | 0.63 | 0.57 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | 26.38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 211.67 | 242.47 | 249.15 | 255.03 | 268.24 | 232.12 | 101.73 | 59.18 | 74.93 | 91.83 |
WB Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Weibo Corporation returns 8.7% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. A payout ratio of 64.6% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 13.7% (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 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.7% | 7.7% | 7.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 64.6% | 64.6% | 58.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 13.7% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.9% | 6.0% | 3.4% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| FCF Yield | 43.5% | 22.8% | 24.2% | 8.1% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 8.7% | 7.7% | 7.6% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $265M | $240M | $236M | $230M | $228M | $226M | $233M | $225M | $223M | $218M |
Peer Comparison
Compare WB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WBYou | $1B | 7.3 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 78.9% | 28.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 3.4 |
 SNAP | $10B | -22.2 | — | 23.1 | 55.0% | -9.0% | -19.5% | -6.9% | — |
 PINS | $14B | 35.4 | 39.5 | 11.5 | 80.1% | 7.6% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 0.8 |
 RDDT | $31B | 62.6 | 66.5 | 45.9 | 91.2% | 20.1% | 20.9% | 18.4% | 0.1 |
 BIDU | $49B | 14.4 | 10.8 | 25.4 | 50.3% | 16.0% | 8.7% | 4.8% | 2.2 |
 BILI | $7B | -46.3 | 38.6 | 11.7 | 32.7% | -5.0% | -9.4% | -8.4% | 4.4 |
 MOMO | $2B | 9.3 | 6.9 | 21.9 | 37.6% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 10.9% | 0.1 |
 DOYU | $142M | -3.3 | — | — | 7.6% | -13.2% | -5.5% | -15.4% | — |
 HUYA | $481M | -103.7 | — | — | 13.3% | -3.1% | -0.5% | -1.7% | — |
 BABA | $340B | 17.9 | 13.5 | 29.6 | 40.0% | 14.1% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 1.4 |
 JD | $46B | 7.6 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 9.8% | 3.3% | 13.6% | 9.9% | 1.9 |
| 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 WB stock.
What is Weibo Corporation's P/E ratio?
Weibo Corporation's current P/E ratio is 7.3x. The historical average is 43.3x.
What is Weibo Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Weibo Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 2.4x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 26.3x.
What is Weibo Corporation's ROE?
Weibo Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 8.5%. The historical average is -16.6%.
Is WB stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Weibo Corporation is trading at a P/E of 7.3x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Weibo Corporation's dividend yield?
Weibo Corporation's current dividend yield is 8.66% with a payout ratio of 64.6%.
What are Weibo Corporation's profit margins?
Weibo Corporation has 78.9% gross margin and 28.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
How much debt does Weibo Corporation have?
Weibo Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.