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DouYu International Holdings (DOYU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: DOYU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Year Target Price $9.11
Year Target Price $9.11
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 5 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 0 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -69.28% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 197.37M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.37 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 7.37 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.81 | 52 Weeks Range 5.68 - 20.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 5.68 - 20.17 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 50.60% | Basic EPS (TTM) -1.37 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-03 | When Before Market | Estimate - | Actual -0.3625 |
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 -70779906 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05 |
Enterprise Value -70779906 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.23 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.68 | Shares Outstanding 30178900 | Shares Floating 12666972 |
Shares Outstanding 30178900 | Shares Floating 12666972 | ||
Percent Insiders 3.98 | Percent Institutions 20.99 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3 | Target Price 9.11 | Buy - | Strong Buy - |
Buy - | Strong Buy - | ||
Hold 5 | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
DouYu International Holdings
Company Overview
History and Background
DouYu International Holdings was founded in 2014 as AcFun, a Chinese video sharing website. It rebranded as DouYu in 2014 and focused on live game streaming. It quickly became one of the largest live streaming platforms in China, with a focus on esports and gaming content.
Core Business Areas
- Live Streaming: Provides a platform for users to broadcast and watch live streams of games, esports, and other entertainment content. This includes revenue generated from virtual gifts, advertising, and premium subscriptions.
- Advertising: Offers advertising services to brands and businesses, including display ads, sponsored content, and influencer marketing.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes key executives such as the CEO and CFO. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with departments dedicated to content, technology, marketing, and finance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Live Streaming Platform: DouYu's core product is its live streaming platform, which hosts a wide variety of gaming and entertainment content. As of 2020, before the change in law, DouYu claimed to have over 174 million monthly active users. However, it is difficult to derive market share data after the Tencent merger was blocked. Key competitors include Huya (HUYA) and Bilibili (BILI).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The live streaming industry in China is highly competitive, with several major players vying for market share. The industry is driven by the increasing popularity of esports and mobile gaming, as well as the growing demand for online entertainment.
Positioning
DouYu is a major player in the Chinese live streaming market, with a strong focus on gaming and esports content. It competes with other large platforms such as Huya and Bilibili. Its competitive advantage lies in its large user base and diverse content offerings.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for live streaming in China was estimated to be over $30 billion, pre regulations. DouYu is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market, but is facing regulatory hurdles.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large user base
- Strong brand recognition in China
- Diverse content offerings
- Established partnerships with game developers and esports organizations
Weaknesses
- Heavy reliance on the Chinese market
- Regulatory risks
- Profitability challenges
- High content costs
Opportunities
- Expansion into new content categories
- Development of new monetization strategies
- Strategic partnerships with international companies
Threats
- Increasing competition from other live streaming platforms
- Changing regulations in China
- Economic slowdown in China
- Content piracy
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HUYA
- BILI
Competitive Landscape
DouYu faces intense competition from Huya and Bilibili. Huya has a similar focus on gaming, while Bilibili offers a broader range of content. DouYu's advantage lies in its strong brand recognition and established user base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: DouYu experienced rapid growth in its early years, driven by the increasing popularity of live streaming. However, growth has slowed in recent years due to increased competition and regulatory headwinds.
Future Projections: Future growth projections are uncertain due to regulatory concerns and competition. Analysts' estimates vary widely.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on cost optimization, exploring new content formats, and strengthening partnerships.
Summary
DouYu is a major player in the Chinese live streaming market but faces significant regulatory risks. Its large user base and diverse content are strengths, but profitability challenges and competition remain concerns. Future growth depends on navigating the regulatory landscape and developing new monetization strategies. DouYu's dependence on China exposes it to regional economic downturn.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Company Press Releases
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is based on available estimates and may not be precise. Regulatory risks can significantly impact the company's future performance.
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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