AutohomeBSP:A1TH34 +0.41%72 ROE % is 1.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 90% below its 10-year median of 16.91. GuruFocus rates BSP:A1TH34 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of R$12.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 534 Interactive Media companies, Autohome ranks better than 58.43% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. Autohome's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$284 Mil. Autohome's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$17,619 Mil. Therefore, Autohome's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.61%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Autohome's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:A1TH34'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.42 Med: 16.91 Max: 29.54
Current: 5.42
During the past 13 years, Autohome's highest ROE % was 29.54%. The lowest was 5.42%. And the median was 16.91%.
BSP:A1TH34's ROE % is ranked better than 58.43% of 534
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 2.345
vs BSP:A1TH34: 5.42
Autohome (BSP:A1TH34) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
Autohome ROE % Related Terms
Autohome ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Autohome's ROE % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Autohome's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Autohome ROE % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Autohome's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Autohome's ROE % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
Autohome (BSP:A1TH34) has a ROE % of 1.61% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Autohome and its competitors. This is 90% below median its historical median of 16.91. Over the past decade, Autohome's ROE % has ranged from 5.42 to 29.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Autohome ranks #222 out of 534 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 41.6%.
Is Autohome's ROE % too high?
Autohome's current ROE % of 1.61% is 90% below median its 10-year median of 16.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.42 to a high of 29.54. The Interactive Media industry median ROE % is 2.35. Autohome's value of 1.61% is 31.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Autohome ranks #222 out of 534 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Autohome has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Autohome's ROE % compare to DJT and WB?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Autohome ranks #222 out of 534 companies for ROE %. This puts Autohome in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 2.35. Autohome's value of 1.61% is 31.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Autohome's own ROE % has ranged from 5.42 to 29.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.91 vs. the industry median of 2.35, Autohome has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Interactive Media company?
The median ROE % among Interactive Media companies is 2.35, based on 534 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Autohome's current ROE % of 1.61% is 31.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on Autohome and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROE % is 2.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Autohome's current ROE % is 1.61%, which is 90% below median its own 10-year median of 16.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Autohome stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autohome (BSP:A1TH34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$12.02, compared to a current price of R$9.68 — trading 19.5% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 1.61%, which is 90% below median its 10-year median of 16.91 and 31.3% below the Interactive Media industry median of 2.35. Autohome's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Autohome (BSP:A1TH34), the current ROE % is 1.61% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Autohome (BSP:A1TH34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Autohome stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$9.68 is trading 19.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$12.02.
GuruFocus considers Autohome to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:A1TH34:
ROE %: 1.61% (90% below median its 10-year median of 16.91)
GF Value™: R$12.02 vs. price of R$9.68 (19.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.3% below the Interactive Media median (#222 of 534)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:A1TH34 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 2008 as a media content platform, Autohome is the leading online automobile platform in China, ranking first among automotive service platforms in terms of mobile daily active users, according to QuestMobile. Through its two websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com, Autohome delivers comprehensive, independent, and interactive content and tools to automobile consumers as well as a full suite of services to automakers and dealers. According to iResearch, the company was the largest online automotive advertising and lead-generation service provider in China's online auto platform media advertising market, in terms of media services and lead-generation revenue.
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