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SOHU · Nasdaq · United States · Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation
In shortSohu.com Ltd is profitable.
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | -16.1% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 67.4% | 100/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 35.8% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.90× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | – | n/a |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 6.98 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | -0.9% | 16/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | -0.01× | 0/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 1 of 5 | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 40/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 11.4% | 69/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 12.9% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -7.3% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 836 | 734 | 601 | 598 | 584 |
| Cost of revenue | 205 | 192 | 146 | 166 | 131 |
| Gross profit | 631 | 542 | 455 | 433 | 453 |
| Research & development | 269 | 261 | 280 | 255 | 248 |
| Operating income | 97 | (0.9) | (87) | (109) | (94) |
| Interest expense | 7.5 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| Pre-tax income | 132 | 41 | (5.7) | (48) | (50) |
| Income tax | 62 | 58 | 60 | 52 | (444) |
| Net income | 928 | (17) | (30) | (100) | 394 |
| Diluted EPS | $23.49 | −$0.50 | −$0.89 | −$3.13 | $13.96 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 40 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 28 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
6.98 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2025 · Data updated Mar 12, 2026