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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$30.90 - HK$53.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume100.00
Average Volume (3M)21.38K
Market Cap
HK$19.47B
Enterprise Value-HK$4.13B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)HK$18.23B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)HK$45.71M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.5
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.59Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield9.23%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.45
Shares Outstanding509,387,600
10 Day Avg. Volume57,756
30 Day Avg. Volume21,383
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.20
Price to Sales (P/S)0.71
P/FCF Ratio5.91
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
HK$46.67Price Target Upside29.34% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)HK$5.78B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetMinimal leverage and substantial stable equity give Autohome strong financial flexibility and low solvency risk. This supports continued investment in its automotive platform, reduces refinancing pressure, and improves resilience if revenue weakness persists over the next several quarters.
Sustained ProfitabilityThe company remains profitable despite a weaker operating trajectory, indicating that its platform still converts automotive traffic, marketing demand, and data services into earnings. Positive net income provides internal funding capacity and supports business continuity while management addresses slower growth.
Positive Free Cash FlowConsistently positive free cash flow and reasonably strong conversion from net income show that reported profitability is supported by cash generation. This gives Autohome resources to maintain its digital ecosystem, serve industry customers, and preserve financial flexibility without relying heavily on debt.
Bears Say
Revenue ContractionTwo consecutive years of declining revenue indicate pressure on demand for Autohome’s advertising, lead-generation, and data products. A shrinking top line can limit operating scale, reduce investment capacity, and make it harder for the platform to sustain growth across automaker and dealer customers.
Margin CompressionMaterial operating and EBITDA margin compression shows that profitability has weakened beyond the revenue decline alone. If sustained, lower operating leverage can reduce earnings resilience, constrain reinvestment in content and technology, and weaken the platform’s ability to absorb further industry or demand pressure.
Declining Cash FlowAlthough cash flow remains positive, its multi-year decline reduces the financial cushion available for product investment, shareholder returns, and strategic initiatives. Continued deterioration would weaken cash conversion and could make the company more dependent on slower growth or internal cost controls.
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$30.90 and its highest was HK$53.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Autohome Inc Class A’s market cap?
Autohome Inc Class A’s market cap is HK$19.47B.
When is Autohome Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date?
Autohome Inc Class A’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were Autohome Inc Class A’s earnings last quarter?
Autohome Inc Class A released its earnings results on Aug 20, 2026. The company reported HK$0.639 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of HK$0.561 by HK$0.078.
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$1.295 which represents an annual dividend yield of 9.23%. 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 0.59.
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$0.639 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of HK$0.561. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.202%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Autohome Inc Class A Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
HK$46.67 (29.34% Upside)
HK$46.67 (29.34% Upside)
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-0.45%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Autohome Inc Class A
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.
2518 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
HK$46.67
▲(29.34% Upside)
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