Hello Group Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 6/6
Hello Group has a total shareholder equity of CN¥11.1B and total debt of CN¥5.3M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.05%. Its total assets and total liabilities are CN¥13.8B and CN¥2.7B respectively. Hello Group's EBIT is CN¥1.4B making its interest coverage ratio -4.5. It has cash and short-term investments of CN¥8.6B.
Key information
0.047%
Debt to equity ratio
CN¥5.25m
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | -4.5x |
| Cash | CN¥8.56b |
| Equity | CN¥11.08b |
| Total liabilities | CN¥2.69b |
| Total assets | CN¥13.78b |
Recent financial health updates
These 4 Measures Indicate That Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Is Using Debt Safely
Oct 16
Does Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jul 13These 4 Measures Indicate That Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Is Using Debt Safely
Apr 08Recent updates
MOMO: Future Shareholder Returns Will Be Driven By Buybacks And Special Dividend
Analysts have adjusted the Hello Group price target slightly, with the updated fair value now at $8.58. This change reflects modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E expectations.MOMO: Shareholder Returns Through Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hello Group to $8.58 from $8.64, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Hello Group declared a special cash dividend of US$0.28 per ADS, or US$0.14 per ordinary share.MOMO: Share Repurchases And Special Dividend Will Support Future Value
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target for Hello Group to $8.64 from $8.77, reflecting updated views on revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Hello Group's board declared a special cash dividend of US$0.28 per ADS, or US$0.14 per ordinary share.Hello Group: Searing Overseas Growth Likely To Maintain 'Higher Lows' Trend
Mar 19
MOMO: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target for Hello Group to $11.59, reflecting small tweaks to assumptions around the discount rate, long term revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Hello Group completed a share repurchase of 5,800,000 shares between April 1, 2025 and December 10, 2025, equal to 3.61% of its shares, for US$41.3 million under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).MOMO: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Earnings Power
Analysts have nudged their price target for Hello Group to $11.59 from $11.36, reflecting updated assumptions around a slightly higher profit margin and modestly adjusted revenue growth and P/E expectations. What's in the News Hello Group completed a share repurchase of 5,800,000 shares between April 1, 2025 and December 10, 2025, equivalent to 3.61% of the company, for US$41.3 million, as part of its ongoing buyback program (Key Developments).MOMO: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Earnings Power And Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Hello Group by about $0.78 per share to $11.36, citing slightly softer assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Hello Group repurchased 5,800,000 shares between April 1, 2025 and December 10, 2025, representing 3.61% of its shares for US$41.3 million, as part of its existing buyback program.Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By Hello Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MOMO) Earnings
Feb 04MOMO: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Value Despite Softer Revenue Outlook
Narrative Update: Hello Group Analyst Price Target Shift Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for Hello Group from US$9.68 to US$8.77. They now assume lower revenue growth, a slightly tighter profit margin profile, and a higher future P/E multiple, alongside a modestly adjusted discount rate.
MOMO: Weaker Revenue Outlook Will Likely Pressure Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Hello Group by applying a slightly higher discount rate, along with modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions. This has resulted in a lower implied valuation per share in currency terms than previously estimated.MOMO: Future Profit Margin Pressure Will Likely Weigh On Shares
Analysts have lowered their price target on Hello Group from approximately $7.45 to $5.76, citing softer revenue growth expectations, a reduced profit margin outlook, and a slightly lower perceived risk profile that is only partially offset by a higher anticipated future price-to-earnings multiple. What's in the News Hello Group issued fourth quarter 2025 guidance, projecting total net revenues of RMB 2.52 billion to RMB 2.62 billion, a decline of 4.4% to 0.6% year over year (Company guidance) Hello Soju, a Hello Group brand, launched its first premium soju spirit, a small batch, rice based product distilled using traditional Korean methods and positioned for the U.S. cocktail market (Product announcement) The new Hello Soju Premium Soju Spirit, bottled in a 700 mL black ombre bottle with a gold phoenix design, is available for pre order from October 1, 2025.MOMO: Higher Future Margins Will Support A Stronger Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Hello Group by approximately $0.93. This reflects expectations for slower revenue growth, partially offset by improving profit margins and a slightly lower discount rate.Hello Group Inc. Just Missed Earnings With A Surprise Loss - Here Are Analysts Latest Forecasts
Sep 12A Look At The Fair Value Of Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO)
Jul 22Be Wary Of Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) And Its Returns On Capital
Jul 09There Is A Reason Hello Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MOMO) Price Is Undemanding
Apr 24Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Apr 04Paid Users Are Down, But Hello Group Still Looks Like A Value Darling
Mar 14Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Hello Group Inc. (NASDAQ:MOMO)
Mar 13Hello Group: Core Business In Gradual Decline
Feb 22Massive Growing Market, And Why Hello Group Is A Buy
Jan 23From Swipe Right To Bottom Line: Hello Group's Contrarian Gamble
Dec 23
Momo And Tantan's New Features And MENA Expansion Will Transform Revenue Growth And Boost Earnings
Focus on monetizing users and adding features to Momo and Tantan to stabilize revenue and grow user base.Hello Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MOMO) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Dec 03Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Nov 12These 4 Measures Indicate That Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Is Using Debt Safely
Oct 16Hello Group: Undervalued With Expertise In App Development Makes It Attractive
Sep 24Investors Aren't Buying Hello Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MOMO) Earnings
Aug 27With Low P/E, Hello Group Still Shows Value Potential
Aug 23Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
Aug 05Does Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Jul 13Hello Group Q1 Earnings: Weak Guidance Has Been Priced In
May 29Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO)
May 03These 4 Measures Indicate That Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) Is Using Debt Safely
Apr 08Hello Group Stock: Seems Cheap, But Lacks Growth Opportunities
Apr 08Uncovering The Hidden Potential Of Hello Group
Feb 15Hello Group Inc.'s (NASDAQ:MOMO) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Industry
Feb 11Be Wary Of Hello Group (NASDAQ:MOMO) And Its Returns On Capital
Dec 27Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: MOMO's short term assets (CN¥9.7B) exceed its short term liabilities (CN¥2.1B).
Long Term Liabilities: MOMO's short term assets (CN¥9.7B) exceed its long term liabilities (CN¥614.7M).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: MOMO has more cash than its total debt.
Reducing Debt: MOMO's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 31.4% to 0.05% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: MOMO's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (22531.1%).
Interest Coverage: MOMO earns more interest than it pays, so coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 17:34 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Hello Group Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Yanfang Jiang | Benchmark Company |
| Lei Zhang | BofA Global Research |
| Xueqing Zhang | China International Capital Corporation Limited |