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Yalla Group Ltd (YALA)

Yalla Group Ltd (YALA) 4-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

11/13/2025: YALA (4-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Upturn Star Rating

Upturn 4 star rating for performance

Above Average Performance

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Number of Analysts

1 star rating from financial analysts

3 Analysts rated it

Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.

1 Year Target Price $9.6

1 Year Target Price $9.6

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9.6 Target price
52w Low $3.83
Current$6.95
52w High $9.29

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 58.46%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/13/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.09B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.58
1Y Target Price 9.6
Price to earnings Ratio 8.58
1Y Target Price 9.6
Volume (30-day avg) 3
Beta 0.23
52 Weeks Range 3.83 - 9.29
Updated Date 11/14/2025
52 Weeks Range 3.83 - 9.29
Updated Date 11/14/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.81

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-10
When After Market
Estimate -
Actual 0.24

Profitability

Profit Margin 42.29%
Operating Margin (TTM) 37.67%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 9.62%
Return on Equity (TTM) 20.2%

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.58
Forward PE 15.36
Enterprise Value 415474810
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.14
Enterprise Value 415474810
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.14
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.19
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.31
Shares Outstanding 132801840
Shares Floating 52330831
Shares Outstanding 132801840
Shares Floating 52330831
Percent Insiders 32.74
Percent Institutions 41.23

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Yalla Group Ltd

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Yalla Group Ltd was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It initially focused on developing Arabic-language social networking and entertainment apps tailored to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It has expanded its offerings to include voice-centric social networking and games.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Voice-Centric Social Networking: This segment focuses on the Yalla app, a voice-based social networking platform allowing users to participate in group voice chat rooms and one-on-one conversations.
  • Games: This segment includes various casual and mid-core games offered within the Yalla ecosystem, designed to enhance user engagement and monetization.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of seasoned executives with experience in technology and social media. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, emphasizing product development, marketing, and operations.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Yalla: Yalla is the flagship voice-centric social networking app. Competitors include Clubhouse and regional competitors like iMeshbean. Yalla boasts a large user base across the MENA region. Revenue is derived from virtual gift purchases and in-app advertising.
  • Yalla Ludo: Yalla Ludo is a popular digital version of the Ludo board game. Competitors include Ludo King and other online Ludo games. The game's revenue is derived from in-app purchases and advertising.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The social networking and online entertainment industry in the MENA region is experiencing substantial growth, driven by increasing internet penetration and smartphone adoption. There is growing demand for localized content and culturally relevant social platforms.

Positioning

Yalla Group Ltd positions itself as a leading provider of localized social networking and entertainment solutions in the MENA region. Its competitive advantage lies in its deep understanding of the local culture and its ability to tailor its products to meet the specific needs of its target audience.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for social networking and gaming in the MENA region is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Yalla Group Ltd is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market with its localized products and strong regional presence.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong brand recognition in the MENA region
  • Large and engaged user base
  • Successful monetization strategies
  • Localized content and cultural relevance
  • Proven ability to develop and launch successful social networking apps and games

Weaknesses

  • Concentration of revenue in the MENA region
  • Dependence on a limited number of key products
  • Potential for increased competition from global social media giants
  • Scalability challenges as the user base grows
  • Susceptibility to regulatory changes in the MENA region

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new geographic markets beyond the MENA region
  • Development of new social networking and entertainment products
  • Strategic partnerships with local businesses and influencers
  • Leveraging data analytics to personalize user experiences
  • Adoption of emerging technologies like AI and blockchain

Threats

  • Intensifying competition from established social media platforms
  • Changes in user preferences and consumption patterns
  • Economic and political instability in the MENA region
  • Cybersecurity threats and data breaches
  • Unfavorable regulatory changes

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • MTCH
  • BMBL
  • SNAP
  • META

Competitive Landscape

Yalla Group Ltd faces intense competition from established social media platforms and other local players. Its advantages include its localized content, strong brand recognition in the MENA region, and focus on voice-centric social networking. Disadvantages include its limited geographic diversification and dependence on a small number of key products.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Yalla Group Ltd has experienced rapid growth in recent years, driven by the increasing popularity of its social networking and entertainment apps in the MENA region.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are based on analyst estimates and depend on factors such as market conditions, competitive dynamics, and the company's ability to innovate and expand its product offerings.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include expansion into new geographic markets, development of new social networking features, and partnerships with local businesses.

Summary

Yalla Group Ltd is a relatively strong player in the MENA region's social networking and entertainment market, benefiting from localized content and a voice-centric approach. Its success depends on continued innovation and expansion beyond the MENA region. Intensifying competition and economic instability pose significant challenges. Continued growth will require strategic partnerships and diversification of revenue streams.

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  • Analyst Reports

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About Yalla Group Ltd

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters -
IPO Launch date 2020-09-30
Chairman & CEO Mr. Tao Yang
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 815
Full time employees 815

Yalla Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates a social networking and gaming platform in the Middle East and North Africa region. The company offers mobile applications, including Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform; and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application. Its platform provides group chatting and games services; and consume virtual currencies to purchase virtual items, as well as provides upgrade services. The company was formerly known as FYXTech Corporation. Yalla Group Limited was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.