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Autohome Inc.

2518.HK

HKSECommunication ServicesInternet Content & Information

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HK$43.12

+HK$0.52 · +1.22%

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Company profile

Company website

Autohome Inc. stands as a premier online hub for automotive consumers throughout the People's Republic of China. The company empowers car buyers with a rich array of interactive content and sophisticated tools, accessible via its flagship websites — autohome.com.cn, che168.com, and ttpai.cn — across various digital touchpoints including personal computers, mobile devices, dedicated applications, and mini-programs. Its comprehensive offerings span media solutions, encompassing advertising for automakers and localized marketing initiatives, alongside robust lead generation services. These include subscription packages for dealerships, advertising opportunities for independent dealers, and a platform for used automobile listings and other value-added services. Further diversifying its portfolio, Autohome operates the Autohome Mall, an integrated online marketplace where users can explore automotive information, acquire discounted coupons from manufacturers, and finalize vehicle purchases. The company also provides specialized data products and hosts an online bidding platform dedicated to pre-owned vehicles. Additionally, it generates revenue by earning commissions for facilitating auto-financing and insurance transactions through its ecosystem. Established in 2008 as Sequel Limited, the company rebranded to Autohome Inc. in October 2011. Its headquarters are situated in Beijing, People's Republic of China.

Industry
Internet Content & Information
Sector
Communication Services
Headquarters
CN
CEO
Chi Liu
Listed since
Mar 15, 2021
Employees
4,242

Market position

52-week range

Current HK$43.12

Open
HK$43.12
Previous close
HK$42.60
Volume
7.1K
0.78× average
Average volume
9.1K
Average daily volume
Market cap
19.97B HKD
Beta
0.23
Market reference 1
50-day average
HK$39.9184
+8.02% above average
200-day average
HK$39.9304
+7.99% above average

Financials

Financial snapshot

Latest / TTM

Valuation & yield

Enterprise value
2.35B CNY
P/E (TTM)
4.81×
P/B (TTM)
0.19×
P/S (TTM)
0.79×
EV / EBITDA
2.46×
Earnings yield
30.39%
Free cash flow yield
16.92%
Dividend yield
8.28%

Profitability & efficiency

Gross margin
72.73%
Operating margin
4.70%
Net margin
19.76%
Return on equity
6.01%
Return on assets
4.89%
Return on invested capital
2.81%

Financial health

Debt / equity
Current ratio
Altman Z-score
3.9
Piotroski F-score
5 of 9

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends93%63%34%5%Gross margin, FY2021: 85.52%Gross margin, FY2022: 82.20%Gross margin, FY2023: 80.35%Gross margin, FY2024: 78.93%Gross margin, FY2025: 73.40%Operating margin, FY2021: 24.62%Operating margin, FY2022: 17.97%Operating margin, FY2023: 15.83%Operating margin, FY2024: 14.26%Operating margin, FY2025: 11.92%Net margin, FY2021: 35.38%Net margin, FY2022: 28.02%Net margin, FY2023: 28.30%Net margin, FY2024: 25.46%Net margin, FY2025: 21.47%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 85.52%. Gross margin FY2022 82.20%. Gross margin FY2023 80.35%. Gross margin FY2024 78.93%. Gross margin FY2025 73.40%. Operating margin FY2021 24.62%. Operating margin FY2022 17.97%. Operating margin FY2023 15.83%. Operating margin FY2024 14.26%. Operating margin FY2025 11.92%. Net margin FY2021 35.38%. Net margin FY2022 28.02%. Net margin FY2023 28.30%. Net margin FY2024 25.46%. Net margin FY2025 21.47%.

Income trends

Revenue

6.45B CNY-8.35%

Operating income

769.29M CNY-23.34%

Net income

1.39B CNY-22.71%
Income trends across reported periods7.88B CNY5.3B CNY2.71B CNY122.52M CNYRevenue, FY2021: 7.24B CNYRevenue, FY2022: 6.94B CNYRevenue, FY2023: 7.18B CNYRevenue, FY2024: 7.04B CNYRevenue, FY2025: 6.45B CNYOperating income, FY2021: 1.78B CNYOperating income, FY2022: 1.25B CNYOperating income, FY2023: 1.14B CNYOperating income, FY2024: 1B CNYOperating income, FY2025: 769.29M CNYNet income, FY2021: 2.56B CNYNet income, FY2022: 1.94B CNYNet income, FY2023: 2.03B CNYNet income, FY2024: 1.79B CNYNet income, FY2025: 1.39B CNYFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 7.24B CNY. Revenue FY2022 6.94B CNY. Revenue FY2023 7.18B CNY. Revenue FY2024 7.04B CNY. Revenue FY2025 6.45B CNY. Operating income FY2021 1.78B CNY. Operating income FY2022 1.25B CNY. Operating income FY2023 1.14B CNY. Operating income FY2024 1B CNY. Operating income FY2025 769.29M CNY. Net income FY2021 2.56B CNY. Net income FY2022 1.94B CNY. Net income FY2023 2.03B CNY. Net income FY2024 1.79B CNY. Net income FY2025 1.39B CNY.
Metric (CNY)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue6.45B CNY7.04B CNY7.18B CNY6.94B CNY7.24B CNY
Cost of goods sold1.72B CNY1.48B CNY1.41B CNY1.24B CNY1.05B CNY
Gross profit4.74B CNY5.56B CNY5.77B CNY5.71B CNY6.19B CNY
Research and development1.06B CNY1.32B CNY1.35B CNY1.42B CNY1.4B CNY
Selling, general, and administrative3.04B CNY3.52B CNY3.55B CNY3.37B CNY3.3B CNY
Operating expenses3.97B CNY4.55B CNY4.63B CNY4.56B CNY4.45B CNY
Interest income659.81M CNY791.91M CNY831.01M CNY565.09M CNY395.25M CNY
Depreciation and amortization184.63M CNY244.46M CNY244.46M CNY305.19M CNY309.02M CNY
Operating income769.29M CNY1B CNY1.14B CNY1.25B CNY1.78B CNY
Net income1.39B CNY1.79B CNY2.03B CNY1.94B CNY2.56B CNY

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Earnings

EPS beat rate
73%
8 beats, 3 misses, 0 met estimates
Average EPS surprise
-3.28%
11 comparable reports
Latest EPS result
0.64
Estimate 0.56 · Beat by 13.73%

EPS: actual versus estimate

Recent quarterly results

ActualEstimate
Quarterly EPS actual values compared with estimates1.190.820.460.09Q1 '25MissQ1 '25BeatQ2 '25BeatQ4 '25BeatQ1 '26MissQ2 '26MissQ3 '26BeatQ4 '26Estimate
Q1 2025, reported Feb 20, 2025: actual 0.669, estimate 0.919, surprise -27.20%, Miss. Q1 2025, reported Mar 31, 2025: actual 0.862, estimate 0.825, surprise +4.48%, Beat. Q2 2025, reported Jun 30, 2025: actual 1.04, estimate 1.01, surprise +2.97%, Beat. Q4 2025, reported Nov 6, 2025: actual 1.11, estimate 0.825, surprise +34.55%, Beat. Q1 2026, reported Mar 5, 2026: actual 0.547, estimate 0.637, surprise -14.13%, Miss. Q2 2026, reported May 28, 2026: actual 0.11, estimate 0.443, surprise -75.23%, Miss. Q3 2026, reported Aug 20, 2026: actual 0.638, estimate 0.561, surprise +13.73%, Beat. Q4 2026, reported Oct 29, 2026: actual —, estimate 0.661, surprise —, Comparison unavailable.

Revenue: actual versus estimate

Recent quarterly results

ActualEstimate
Quarterly Revenue actual values compared with estimates2.03B1.73B1.43B1.13BQ1 '25MissQ1 '25BeatQ2 '25BeatQ4 '25BeatQ1 '26MissQ2 '26MissQ3 '26BeatQ4 '26Estimate
Q1 2025, reported Feb 20, 2025: actual 1.91B HKD, estimate 1.95B HKD, surprise -2.03%, Miss. Q1 2025, reported Mar 31, 2025: actual 1.55B HKD, estimate 1.53B HKD, surprise +1.35%, Beat. Q2 2025, reported Jun 30, 2025: actual 1.92B HKD, estimate 1.9B HKD, surprise +0.98%, Beat. Q4 2025, reported Nov 6, 2025: actual 1.94B HKD, estimate 1.92B HKD, surprise +1.43%, Beat. Q1 2026, reported Mar 5, 2026: actual 1.66B HKD, estimate 1.7B HKD, surprise -2.30%, Miss. Q2 2026, reported May 28, 2026: actual 1.21B HKD, estimate 1.24B HKD, surprise -2.05%, Miss. Q3 2026, reported Aug 20, 2026: actual 1.4B HKD, estimate 1.38B HKD, surprise +1.32%, Beat. Q4 2026, reported Oct 29, 2026: actual —, estimate 1.63B HKD, surprise —, Comparison unavailable.

Analyst ratings

Third-party consensus; not a GoAI recommendation.

Rating distribution

16 ratings
Strong buy00%
Buy1063%
Hold531%
Sell16%
Strong sell00%

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