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DouYu International Holdings (DOYU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: DOYU (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 5 days. Profits (2.47%). Updated daily EoD!
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $7.36
1 Year Target Price $7.36
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -68.53% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 219.70M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.36 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.36 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.78 | 52 Weeks Range 5.68 - 20.17 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.68 - 20.17 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 50.60% | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.37 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -7.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) -2.76% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -4.08% | Return on Equity (TTM) -6.97% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 34.13 | Enterprise Value -47709291 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05 |
Enterprise Value -47709291 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.01 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.68 | Shares Outstanding 30178900 | Shares Floating 12666972 |
Shares Outstanding 30178900 | Shares Floating 12666972 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.98 | Percent Institutions 21.23 |
Upturn AI SWOT
DouYu International Holdings
Company Overview
History and Background
DouYu International Holdings Limited was founded in 2014, evolving from AcFun's live streaming platform. It quickly became a leading game-centric live streaming platform in China, focusing on esports and entertainment.
Core Business Areas
- Live Streaming: The core business involves providing a platform for streamers to broadcast live content, mainly focused on games and esports. This includes virtual gifting and advertising revenue.
- Advertising: DouYu generates revenue through advertising placements on its platform, targeted at its large user base.
- Game Distribution: DouYu acts as a distributor for online games in the China market.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership includes key executives in areas such as CEO, CFO, and heads of various operational departments. The company operates under a corporate structure with departments focused on technology, content acquisition, marketing, and sales.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Game-Centric Live Streaming: DouYu's primary product is its live streaming platform, specializing in game content. While precise market share data is dynamic and hard to obtain, estimates suggest DouYu has a significant portion of China's game streaming market. Competitors include Huya and Bilibili. Revenue is heavily dependent on this service.
- Virtual Gifts: Users purchase virtual gifts for streamers, which DouYu shares revenue. Revenue information on virtual gifts is usually reported as a part of its overall live streaming revenue, but it contributes a significant percentage. Competitors include Huya and Bilibili.
- Advertising Solutions: DouYu provides advertising solutions for brands. Revenue is dependent on partnerships and marketing spend in the China gaming and entertainment market. The company competes with other online advertising platforms in China.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The game live streaming industry is rapidly growing, driven by the increasing popularity of esports and gaming in China. The market is characterized by intense competition, regulatory changes, and technological advancements.
Positioning
DouYu is positioned as a major player in the game-centric live streaming market in China. Its competitive advantages include its large user base, extensive content library, and strong streamer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The Total Addressable Market (TAM) for game live streaming in China is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. DouYu is well positioned to capitalize on a portion of this market, however, recent crackdowns by the Chinese government have reduced this addressable market significantly.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large user base
- Strong brand recognition
- Extensive content library
- Established relationships with streamers
Weaknesses
- Heavy reliance on China market
- Regulatory risks
- Intense competition
- Profitability challenges
Opportunities
- Expansion into new content categories
- Strategic partnerships with game developers
- Development of innovative features
- International expansion (limited due to regulations)
Threats
- Increasing competition from other platforms
- Changing user preferences
- Regulatory changes in China
- Economic slowdown
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HUYA (HUYA)
- BILI (BILI)
- JOYY (YY)
Competitive Landscape
DouYu faces intense competition from other live streaming platforms. It is disadvantaged compared to some larger competitors that have more diverse revenue streams.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth was driven by the expansion of the live streaming industry in China, although this growth has slowed due to regulations.
Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain given the regulatory environment in China and the delisting from the NASDAQ.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives focused on content diversification, strategic partnerships, and compliance with regulations. However, strategic initiatives are limited in impact due to macro factors.
Summary
DouYu International Holdings faces a challenging market landscape. It has a strong user base, but regulatory risks and intense competition pose significant threats. The company's growth prospects are uncertain, and its ability to generate sustainable profits is questionable. Recent delisting adds further instability.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (historical)
- Industry Reports (historical)
- Market Analysis (historical)
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Financial data may be outdated due to delisting. Market conditions and regulatory factors can change rapidly.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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 | Website https://www.douyu.com |
Full time employees 819 | Website https://www.douyu.com | ||
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.
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