Waterdrop, Inc. ADR Class A (WDH)
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Waterdrop
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$2.00
▲(11.11% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:01/13/26
The score is driven primarily by improved profitability and a very strong, low-leverage balance sheet, supported by an attractive valuation (low P/E and a ~2.1% dividend yield). These positives are tempered by the key risk of weak cash generation in 2024 (zero operating/free cash flow) and only moderately positive technical momentum.
Positive Factors
Margin Expansion
The material expansion in gross and net margins with EBIT turning positive indicates sustainable improvements in pricing, mix or cost control. Higher operating profitability enhances the company’s ability to invest in product development, marketing and margin-protecting initiatives over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Weak Cash Conversion
Reporting zero operating and free cash flow despite higher net income signals weak cash conversion quality. If earnings do not translate into cash, the company may struggle to self-fund growth, servicing of commitments or share returns, increasing reliance on external financing and raising execution risk.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Margin Expansion
The material expansion in gross and net margins with EBIT turning positive indicates sustainable improvements in pricing, mix or cost control. Higher operating profitability enhances the company’s ability to invest in product development, marketing and margin-protecting initiatives over the medium term.
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Waterdrop (WDH) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$582.28M
Dividend Yield2.12%
Average Volume (3M)269.32K
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.9
Beta (1Y)0.94
Revenue Growth18.70%
EPS Growth62.14%
CountryUS
Employees3,057
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryInsurance - Diversified
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)<0.01
Shares Outstanding281,472,020
10 Day Avg. Volume315,605
30 Day Avg. Volume269,325
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.66
Price to Sales (P/S)1.14
P/FCF Ratio14.46
Enterprise Value/Market Cap5.06
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.99
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.66
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.95B
Waterdrop Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Waterdrop Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides online insurance brokerage services to match and connect users with related insurance products underwritten by insurance companies in the People's Republic of China. The company offers short-term ...
How the Company Makes Money
Waterdrop generates revenue through multiple channels, including the sale of its products such as water filters, flavoring drops, and other hydration-related accessories. The company operates an e-commerce platform where customers can purchase its...
Waterdrop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Operating Income by Segment
How profitable each segment is after core operating costs, showing which parts of the business actually contribute to earnings versus which are loss-making or still being invested in. Helps investors assess margin strength, capital allocation choices, and whether the company can convert revenue growth into durable profits and cash flow.
How profitable each segment is after core operating costs, showing which parts of the business actually contribute to earnings versus which are loss-making or still being invested in. Helps investors assess margin strength, capital allocation choices, and whether the company can convert revenue growth into durable profits and cash flow.
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The FlyWaterdrop Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 25, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Jun 11, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call highlights robust top-line growth (FY revenue +43.5%, Q4 revenue +105.5%), strong insurance segment performance (+51.3% full-year; Q4 insurance income +125%), meaningful AI and product innovation (72 LLM patents, AI-driven premium increases, national patent for patient-matching), sustained GAAP profitability (16 consecutive quarters), and active capital returns (dividend and ~$118M buyback). However, the company is investing heavily: operating costs and expenses rose sharply (quarterly increases ~109%), selling & marketing spend jumped ~178%, and referral/service fees materially increased. There is also an inconsistency in the reported full-year net profit growth rates in the transcript (54.8% vs. 4.8%), which clouds comparability. Overall, positive momentum in revenue, AI integration, and shareholder returns outweigh near-term cost headwinds and reporting clarity issues.Positive Updates
Strong Full-Year Revenue Growth
Fiscal year 2025 revenue reached RMB 3.98 billion, up 43.5% year-over-year, reflecting robust top-line expansion across the business.
Negative Updates
Sharp Increase in Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs for the quarter reached RMB 680 million, up 109.2% year-over-year; total operating costs and expenses for the quarter rose to RMB 1.33 billion, up 109.4% year-over-year. Full-year operating costs and expenses increased 39.1% versus 2024, indicating margin pressure from rapid expansion.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Full-Year Revenue Growth
Fiscal year 2025 revenue reached RMB 3.98 billion, up 43.5% year-over-year, reflecting robust top-line expansion across the business.
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Company Guidance
Management guided for 2026 to target double‑digit growth in both revenue and profit while modestly increasing marketing and AI investments; they framed this off FY2025 results of revenue of CNY 3.98 billion (up 43.5% y/y) and net profit attributable of CNY 570 million (company‑reported y/y growth ~54.8%), noting GAAP profitability for 16 consecutive quarters, a Board‑approved cash dividend of CNY 0.03 per ADS totaling $10.8 million (record date April 24, 2026), completed share repurchases of 60.7 million ADS for about $118 million, and 72 LLM‑related patent applications filed as they push to become an AI‑native company.Waterdrop Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
73
Positive
Balance Sheet
79
Positive
Cash Flow
55
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.98B | 2.77B | 2.63B | 2.80B | 3.21B | 3.03B |
| Gross Profit | 1.23B | 1.46B | 1.04B | 1.47B | 1.86B | 2.29B |
| EBITDA | 252.66M | 191.71M | 6.81M | 500.96M | -1.84B | -483.18M |
| Net Income | 446.94M | 367.51M | 167.22M | 607.72M | -1.57B | -663.87M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 6.52B | 6.45B | 6.15B | 5.92B | 5.25B | 4.71B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.66B | 2.60B | 3.39B | 3.70B | 2.79B | 2.26B |
| Total Debt | 79.81M | 243.92M | 197.76M | 14.05M | 58.59M | 64.26M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.51B | 1.58B | 1.47B | 1.16B | 1.28B | 1.52B |
| Stockholders Equity | 5.01B | 4.80B | 4.59B | 4.77B | 3.97B | 3.18B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 0.00 | 218.84M | 392.99M | 753.82M | -1.13B | -803.82M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 0.00 | 437.25M | 406.52M | 765.71M | -1.10B | -777.11M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 291.64M | -1.17B | -139.82M | -846.90M | -1.22B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 0.00 | -198.58M | -377.24M | -57.46M | 2.12B | 2.05B |
Waterdrop Technical Analysis
Negative
1.80
Price Trends
1.73
Negative
1.76
Negative
1.74
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.04
Positive
36.74
Neutral
46.85
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For WDH, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.8 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.68, above the 50-day MA of 1.73, and above the 200-day MA of 1.74, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.04 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 36.74 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 46.85 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for WDH.
Waterdrop Risk Analysis
Waterdrop disclosed 104 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Waterdrop reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 3 New Risks
1.
We have made investments in generative AI and may face uncertainties with respect to its commercialization and the evolving laws and regulations applicable to us. Q4, 2023
2.
We may be materially adversely affected by the changes and evolvement in the regulation of medical crowdfunding business. Q4, 2023
3.
The legal system in mainland China is evolving, which leads to uncertainties that could adversely affect us. Q4, 2023
Waterdrop Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $1.11B | 8.68 | 18.79% | 4.00% | 0.76% | ― | |
75 Outperform | $854.72M | 0.76 | 189.16% | ― | ― | ― | |
71 Outperform | $582.28M | 0.87 | 11.28% | 2.12% | 18.70% | 62.14% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
58 Neutral | $1.55B | 66.09 | -30.28% | ― | 24.81% | 55.93% | |
56 Neutral | $1.66B | 4.16 | -0.57% | 2.55% | 11.71% | -101.08% | |
47 Neutral | $31.48M | -0.15 | -52.89% | ― | -42.13% | -797.10% |
* Financial Sector Average
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Waterdrop Corporate Events
Waterdrop Inc. Reports Strong Q3 2025 Financial Growth
Dec 3, 2025
On December 3, 2025, Waterdrop Inc. announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025, showcasing substantial growth. The company reported a significant year-over-year increase in operating profit and net profit, driven by a ...
Waterdrop Inc. Announces Key Management Changes
Dec 3, 2025
On December 2, 2025, Waterdrop Inc. announced significant changes in its board and management composition. Mr. Guang Yang resigned from his roles as director, vice president of finance, and general manager of international business due to personal...
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