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Sohu.Com Inc (SOHU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Sohu.Com Inc stock (SOHU) is currently trading at $15.84. Sohu.Com Inc PE ratio is 4.00. Sohu.Com Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.82. Analyst consensus price target for SOHU is $19.00. WallStSmart rates SOHU as Underperform.

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SOHU

Sohu.Com Inc

NASDAQCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
$15.84
$0.12 (-0.75%)
52W$7.79
$17.30
Target$19.00+19.9%

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SOHU Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Sohu.Com Inc (SOHU)

Margin of Safety
+34.8%
Strong Buy Zone
SOHU Fair Value
$25.16
Graham Formula
Current Price
$15.84
$9.32 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $25.16
Overvalued
Price $15.84
Graham IV $25.16
Analyst $19.00

SOHU trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $25.16, offering a 35% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Sohu.Com Inc (SOHU) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and operating margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Sohu.Com Inc (SOHU) Key Strengths (3)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.8210/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
0.3810/10

Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets

Profit MarginProfitability
22.70%10/10

Keeps $23 of every $100 in revenue as net profit

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
3.997
Undervalued
Forward P/E
9.13
Attractive
Trailing P/E
3.997
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.821
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.074
Undervalued
SOHU Target Price
$19
25% Upside

Sohu.Com Inc (SOHU) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 2.6/10
Operating MarginProfitability
-17.70%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-26.70%0/10

Revenue declining -26.70%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-75.70%0/10

Earnings declining -75.70%, profits shrinking

PEG RatioValuation
21.442/10

Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium

Market CapQuality
$445M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Return on EquityProfitability
12.10%5/10

Moderate profitability with room for improvement

Institutional Own.Quality
30.91%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 30.91%

Sohu.Com Inc (SOHU) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 50/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.82), Price/Book (0.38) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Profitability is solid with Profit Margin at 22.70%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (21.44) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -26.70%, EPS Growth at -75.70%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 12.10%, Operating Margin at -17.70%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Operating Margin improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 12.10% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -26.70% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Price/Sales, Price/Book) and negatives (Operating Margin, Revenue Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

SOHU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

SOHU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.82x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 2.99x (23th percentile). The current valuation is 94% below its historical high of 13.93x set in May 2008, and 383% above its historical low of 0.17x in Aug 2019. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has compressed from ~0.9x as trailing revenue scaled faster than the stock price.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Sohu.Com Inc (SOHU) · COMMUNICATION SERVICESELECTRONIC GAMING & MULTIMEDIA

The Big Picture

Sohu.Com Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 549M with 27% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 22.7%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.

Key Findings

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 1210.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 27% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Negative Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is -14M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.

What to Watch Next

Sector dynamics: monitor ELECTRONIC GAMING & MULTIMEDIA industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Sohu.Com Inc.

Bottom Line

Sohu.Com Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Sohu.Com Inc(SOHU)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Industry

ELECTRONIC GAMING & MULTIMEDIA

Country

China

Sohu.com Limited provides online media, games and search products and services on PC and mobile devices in China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.