Autohome Inc Class A (HK:2518)
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2518 Stock Chart & Stats
HK$36.08
HK$0.25(0.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
HK$36.08
HK$0.25(0.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeHK$32.58 - HK$58.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume100.00
Average Volume (3M)27.40K
Market Cap
HK$17.87B
Enterprise ValueHK$1.36B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$19.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$42.15M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.9
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.56Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.97%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.55
Shares Outstanding509,387,600
10 Day Avg. Volume27,320
30 Day Avg. Volume27,403
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.92
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)2.89
P/FCF Ratio23.54
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$41.35Price Target Upside14.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$6.90B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExceptionally low leverage gives Autohome strong financial flexibility and low solvency risk. This durable strength supports multi-year strategic investments, share buybacks, or dividend payouts without reliance on external financing, and provides a buffer through automotive cycles.
Consistent Positive Free Cash FlowSustained positive free cash flow demonstrates the company converts earnings into cash, enabling capital allocation for product development, dividends, and buybacks. Even with declining levels, persistent FCF supports ongoing operations and strategic repositioning over the medium term.
Shift To Integrated Services And AIManagement's pivot toward an end-to-end service ecosystem and AI-driven product innovation is a structural change. Expanding O2O services and data-driven offerings can create higher-margin, recurring revenues, deepen customer relationships, and differentiate versus pure media competitors over time.
Bears Say
Two Years Of Revenue DeclineConsecutive annual revenue declines indicate weakening demand or competitive pressure, limiting organic growth and reducing operating leverage. A shrinking top line constrains reinvestment capacity and makes recovery dependent on successful execution of the strategic transition to services.
Material Margin CompressionSignificant compression of operating and EBITDA margins points to worsening unit economics—higher costs, lower pricing power, or adverse mix shifts. Sustained margin pressure reduces cash generation per sale and limits flexibility to invest in growth or sustain shareholder returns.
Downward Cash Flow TrendA multi-year decline in operating and free cash flow, including a sharp drop in 2024, weakens the firm's ability to fund capex, R&D, and strategic initiatives without drawing on reserves. Continued deterioration would reduce resilience to cyclicality and slow strategic execution.
Autohome Inc Class A News
2518 FAQ
What was Autohome Inc Class A’s price range in the past 12 months?
Autohome Inc Class A lowest stock price was HK$32.58 and its highest was HK$58.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Autohome Inc Class A’s market cap?
Autohome Inc Class A’s market cap is HK$17.87B.
When is Autohome Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Autohome Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Autohome Inc Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Autohome Inc Class A released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported HK$0.547 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of HK$0.637 by -HK$0.09.
Is Autohome Inc Class A overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Autohome Inc Class A’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Autohome Inc Class A pay dividends?
Autohome Inc Class A pays a Semiannually dividend of HK$2.334 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.97%. See more information on Autohome Inc Class A dividends here
What is Autohome Inc Class A’s EPS estimate?
Autohome Inc Class A’s EPS estimate is 0.56.
How many shares outstanding does Autohome Inc Class A have?
Autohome Inc Class A has 509,387,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Autohome Inc Class A’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Autohome Inc Class A reported an EPS of HK$0.547 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of HK$0.637. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.541%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Autohome Inc Class A?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in HK:2518
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Autohome Inc Class A Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
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20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Autohome Inc Class A
Autohome Inc. operates as an online destination for automobile consumers in the People's Republic of China. The company delivers interactive content and tools to automobile consumers through its three websites, autohome.com.cn, che168.com, and ttpai.cn on PCs, mobile devices, mobile applications, and mini apps. It provides media services, including automaker advertising services and regional marketing campaigns; and leads generation services comprising dealer subscription services, advertising services for individual dealers, and used automobile listing and other platform-based services. The company also offers Autohome Mall, an online transaction platform for users to review automotive-related information, purchase coupons offered by automakers for discounts, and make purchases to complete the transaction; data products; and online bidding platform for used automobiles, as well as collects commissions for facilitating transactions of auto-financing and insurance products on its platform. The company was formerly known as Sequel Limited and changed its name to Autohome Inc. in October 2011. Autohome Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
2518 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$41.35
▲(14.60% Upside)
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