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DouYu International Holdings (DOYU)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

10/14/2025: DOYU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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5 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $7.73

1 Year Target Price $7.73

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$7.73 Target price
52w Low $5.68
Current$6.77
52w High $16.99

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -68.53%
Avg. Invested days 26
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 211.25M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.73
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 7.73
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 0.61
52 Weeks Range 5.68 - 16.99
Updated Date 10/13/2025
52 Weeks Range 5.68 - 16.99
Updated Date 10/13/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 50.60%
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.98

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date -
When -
Estimate -
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin -5.04%
Operating Margin (TTM) 1.35%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -2.68%
Return on Equity (TTM) -4.97%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 34.13
Enterprise Value -70226377
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05
Enterprise Value -70226377
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.01
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.68
Shares Outstanding 30178859
Shares Floating 12666972
Shares Outstanding 30178859
Shares Floating 12666972
Percent Insiders 3.98
Percent Institutions 20.18

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DouYu International Holdings

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

DouYu International Holdings was founded in 2014 in Wuhan, China. Initially a live streaming platform for games, it has evolved to include various entertainment content. It became a major player in the Chinese eSports scene.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Live Streaming: The core business is providing a live streaming platform for video games, esports, and other entertainment content. Viewers can watch and interact with streamers in real-time.
  • Advertising: DouYu generates revenue through advertising placements on its platform, including banner ads, sponsorships, and branded content integrations within streams.
  • Other Services: Includes virtual gifting, subscription services, and other value-added offerings for users and streamers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

DouYu is led by a management team including the CEO. The organizational structure comprises departments for technology, content, marketing, and finance.

Top Products and Market Share

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  • Video Game Live Streaming: DouYu's primary offering is its live streaming platform focused on video games. It attracts a large user base with exclusive content and popular streamers. While precise market share data is hard to source due to the dynamic nature of China's internet ecosystem, DouYu, before its delisting, was among the top players. Competitors include Huya (HUYA).
  • Esports Content: DouYu features live streams of esports tournaments and professional gaming leagues. This content attracts a dedicated audience of esports enthusiasts. Competitors include streaming platforms on Bilibili (BILI) and Kuaishou (1024.HK).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The live streaming industry is highly competitive, driven by growing demand for online entertainment and esports. Growth has slowed due to Chinese regulations.

Positioning

DouYu, before its delisting, was a significant player in the Chinese live streaming market, known for its focus on gaming and esports. Its competitive advantage stemmed from a large user base and established partnerships.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for live streaming in China was estimated to be in the billions of dollars. DouYu was positioned to capture a substantial portion of this market, but regulations impacted performance.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition in China
  • Large user base
  • Established partnerships with game publishers and esports organizations
  • Focus on gaming and esports content

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on Chinese regulatory environment
  • Intense competition
  • Profitability challenges due to content costs

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new content categories
  • Partnerships with global gaming companies
  • Development of innovative features for streamers and viewers

Threats

  • Increased regulatory scrutiny in China
  • Aggressive competition from other live streaming platforms
  • Changes in user preferences and content consumption habits

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • HUYA
  • BILI
  • KSU

Competitive Landscape

DouYu faced intense competition in the Chinese live streaming market. Its success depended on its ability to attract and retain users and streamers while managing costs and navigating the regulatory landscape. Huya offered a similar gaming focused streaming experience, while BILI focused on a broader array of video content.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historically, DouYu experienced significant user growth, but struggled with sustainable profitability.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are challenging to assess due to its current regulatory environment and delisting status.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives are not readily available as they are not publicly traded. Was previously focused on content diversification and technology upgrades.

Summary

DouYu, before delisting, was a significant player in China's live streaming market, particularly in gaming. While it had a large user base and strong brand recognition, it struggled with profitability and faced intense competition. Its future prospects are uncertain given the changing regulatory environment in China and its current delisting status, presenting significant risk. Regulatory risks and intense competition should be closely monitored.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Previous Financial Reports
  • Industry Reports
  • Market Analysis
  • Company Announcements (Prior to Delisting)

Disclaimers:

The data provided is based on publicly available information prior to the delisting of DouYu International Holdings. Market conditions and company performance may have changed. This analysis is not financial advice.

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About DouYu International Holdings

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2019-07-17
Founder, Chairman & Co-CEO Mr. Shaojie Chen
Sector Communication Services
Industry Internet Content & Information
Full time employees 819
Full time employees 819

DouYu International Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates a platform on PC and mobile apps that provides interactive games and entertainment live streaming services in the People's Republic of China. The company's platform connects game developers and publishers, professional eSports teams or players and eSports tournament organizers, advertisers, and viewers. It also sponsors professional players and teams, as well as organizes eSports tournaments. In addition, the company streams other content to include a wide spectrum of live streaming entertainment options and voice-based entertainment options, such as talent shows, music, outdoor, and travel. Further, the company records and offers video clips to allow users to watch replays of selective live streaming content; and graphics that include game guides, tutorials, news, and other types of content. DouYu International Holdings Limited was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Wuhan, the People's Republic of China.