Autohome (ATHM), 5-year performance

Ticker: ATHM

Autohome (ATHM) reported earnings on Mon Nov. 14, 2016 (b/o)

Ticker: ATHM

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Autohome (ATHM) : 7-month performance

Ticker: ATHM
Autohome Inc. operates as an online destination for automobile consumers in the People's Republic of China. The company through its Websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com delivers independent and interactive content to automobile buyers and owners, including professionally produced content that comprises automobile-related articles and reviews, pricing trends in various markets, and photos and video clips; automobile library, which includes a range of specifications covering performance levels, dimensions, powertrains, vehicle bodies, interiors, safety, entertainment systems, and other unique features, as well as manufacturers' suggested retail prices; new and used automobile listings, and promotional information; and user forums and user generated content. Autohome Inc. also offers advertising services for automakers and dealers; dealer subscription services that allow dealers to market their inventory and services through its Websites; used automobile listings services, which allow used automobile dealers and individuals to market their automobiles for sale on its Websites; and automobile dealer subscription services that enable dealers to establish and maintain online showrooms of automobiles with pricing and promotional information on autohome.com.cn. In addition, it operates automotive aftermarket services platform that integrates services descriptions and pricing information into a database that enables its users to identify and research local automobile services shops, schedule various services with them, and offer real-time feedback on the service providers; provides iOS- and Android-based applications to allow its users to access its content; and offers technical and consulting services. The company was formerly known as Sequel Limited and changed its name to Autohome Inc. in October 2011. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China. Autohome Inc. is a subsidiary of Telstra Holdings Pty Ltd.

As of December 31, 2013, it had over 8.3 million registered users and over 1,500 user forums. As of December 31, 2013, it had an online automobile library in China with nearly 16,000 vehicle model configurations and over 2.2 million photos. Its automobile listing information features listings of both new and used automobiles on its Websites.

Address

10th Floor Tower B, CEC Plaza, 3 Dan Ling Street, Haidian District
BEIJING, BEJ 100080
China

Website 

http://www.autohome.com.cn

Key stats and ratios

	Q1 (Mar '14)	2013
Net profit margin	35.65%	37.50%
Operating margin	43.36%	45.61%
EBITD margin	-	48.84%
Return on average assets	14.00%	15.48%
Return on average equity	21.42%	24.20%
Employees	1,191

Autohome (ATHM) began trading on the NYSE on 11 December 2013

Autohome (NYSE:ATHM)  is the leading online destination for Chinese automobile consumers through its two websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com.

Autohome (NYSE:ATHM), a Chinese internet resource for prospective automobile consumers, plans to raise over $110 million in its upcoming IPO. The Beijing, China-based firm will offer 7.8 million shares at an expected price range of $14 to $16 per share. If the IPO can hit the midpoint of that range at $15 per share which we expect, ATHM will command a market value of $1.6 billion.

ATHM filed for its IPO on November 4, 2013. Lead underwriters on the offering were Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs ((Asia)), joined by Oppenheimer and Piper Jaffray.

IPOs this week

NEW YORK — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital and SEC filings.

• Aramark Holdings Corp.: Philadelphia, 36.3 million shares, priced $20 to $23, managed by Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Credit Suisse. Proposed NYSE symbol ARMK. Business: Provides food, facilities and uniform services to a variety of commercial clients.

• Autohome Inc.: Beijing, China, 7.8 million American depositary shares, each representing one class A ordinary share, priced $12 to $14, managed by Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs Asia. Proposed NYSE symbol ATHM. Business: Provides online information, listings and reviews for auto consumers in China.

• CatchMark Timber Trust Inc.: Norcross Ga., 10.5 million shares, priced $14 to $15, managed by Raymond James, Baird and Stifel. Proposed NYSE symbol CTT. Business: REIT engaged in the ownership and management of timberlands in the U.S.

• Cheniere Energy Partners LP Holdings: Houston, 30 million shares, priced $19 to $21, managed by Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse. Proposed NYSE symbol CQH. Business: Owns a 55.9 percent limited partner interest in Cheniere Partners.

• (cancelled ?) DTLR Holding Inc.: Hanover, Md., 5.8 million shares, priced $12 to $14, managed by Baird and Piper Jaffray. Proposed Nasdaq symbol DTLR. Business: Retailer of footwear, apparel, and accessories.

• Fidelity & Guaranty Life: Baltimore, 9.8 million shares, priced $17 to $19, managed by Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan and Jefferies. Proposed NYSE symbol FGL. Business: Life insurance provider targeting middle-income Americans.

• Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.: McLean, Va., 112.8 million shares, priced $18 to $20, managed by Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and BofA Merrill Lynch. Proposed NYSE symbol HLT. Business: Owns and franchises a portfolio of 4,080 hotels worldwide.

• Kindred Biosciences Inc.: Burlingame, Calif., 5.8 million shares, priced $6 to $8, managed by BMO Capital Markets and Guggenheim Securities. Proposed Nasdaq symbol KIN. Business: A clinical-stage biotech developing pet therapeutics.

• Nimble Storage Inc.: San Jose, Calif., 8 million shares, priced $16 to $18, managed by Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Proposed NYSE symbol NMBL. Business: Manufactures flash-optimized, hybrid storage for enterprises.

• Valero Energy Partners LP: San Antonio, Texas, 15 million shares, priced $19 to $21, managed by J.P. Morgan, Barclays and Citigroup. Proposed NYSE symbol VLP. Business: Valero-backed limited partnership that owns pipeline and logistics assets.