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
Weibo Corporation trades at 8.8x earnings, 62% below its 5-year average of 23.1x, sitting at the 20th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Communication Services sector median P/E of 14.8x, the stock trades at a discount of 40%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 1.6x P/FCF, 83% 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 | $898M | $2.5B | $2.6B | $4.5B | $7.1B | $9.3B | $10.5B | $13.6B | $23.3B | $9.0B | $4.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $913M | $2.5B | $2.7B | $4.3B | $7.1B | $9.9B | $10.7B | $13.2B | $23.2B | $8.7B | $4.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 8.82 | 8.23 | 7.66 | 53.11 | 16.66 | 29.70 | 21.26 | 23.75 | 66.32 | 84.58 | 121.88 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.51 | 1.44 | 1.49 | 2.46 | 3.16 | 5.52 | 5.94 | 7.91 | 20.27 | 13.80 | 8.89 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.75 | 1.33 | 1.93 | 3.23 | 4.60 | 7.78 | 19.51 | 11.95 | 6.77 |
| P/FCF | 1.55 | 4.38 | 4.13 | 12.30 | 11.03 | 13.20 | 17.21 | 29.58 | 44.95 | 40.58 | 24.83 |
| P/OCF | 1.40 | 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
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Weibo Corporation's enterprise value stands at 1.6x EBITDA, 82% below its 5-year average of 9.0x. The Communication Services sector median is 7.4x, placing the stock at a 78% 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 | 1.61 | 4.50 | 5.04 | 7.90 | 9.42 | 18.32 | 17.10 | 21.05 | 54.85 | 56.04 | 68.64 |
| EV / EBIT | 1.85 | 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 |
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.
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% |
| 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% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Weibo Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.4x, which is moderately leveraged (6% below the sector average of 3.6x). 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 | — | — |
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 | — | 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 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Weibo Corporation returns 7.2% 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 11.3% (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 | 7.2% | 7.7% | 7.6% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 64.6% | 64.6% | 58.4% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 11.3% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.9% | 6.0% | 3.4% | 4.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| FCF Yield | 64.4% | 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 | 7.2% | 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 |
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 | $898M | 8.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 78.9% | 28.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% | 3.4 |
| 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% | — |
| MOMO | $2B | 8.1 | 10.0 | 11.4 | 39.0% | 14.5% | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.9 |
| SNAP | $1B | -18.1 | — | 2.7 | 55.0% | -9.0% | -19.5% | -10.6% | — |
| 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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Includes 30+ ratios · 13 years · Updated daily
Weibo Corporation's current P/E ratio is 8.8x. The historical average is 43.3x. This places it at the 20th percentile of its historical range.
Weibo Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 1.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 26.3x.
Weibo Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 8.5%. The historical average is -16.6%.
Based on historical data, Weibo Corporation is trading at a P/E of 8.8x. This is at the 20th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Weibo Corporation's current dividend yield is 7.16% with a payout ratio of 64.6%.
Weibo Corporation has 78.9% gross margin and 28.2% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Weibo Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.