Sohu.com Ltd (SOHU) Financial Ratio Screen

NASDAQ Communication Services China USD 459M
RATIOS FAIL*
Automated financial screen · activity assessed separately
Sohu.com Ltd (SOHU) is potentially non-compliant in the automated ratio model. While the debt ratio of 2.2% is acceptable, the cash and interest-bearing securities ratio of 50.8% exceeds the 30% threshold. Sohu.com Ltd operates in the Communication Services sector.

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MSCI new-inclusion financial-ratio snapshot

SOHU financial screening at a glance

RATIOS FAIL*Financial ratios shown separately from business review — not a fatwa
Debt ratio
2.2%
Pass vs 30%
Cash ratio
50.8%
Fail vs 30%
Receivables + cash
55.5%
Fail vs 30%
Impermissible income
5.0%
Pass vs 5%

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period used: December 2025. The ratios are automated proxies inspired by published methodologies; they are not official index determinations.

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MSCI-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
FTSE/Yasaar-styleFinancial criteria not metAt least one available ratio exceeds its threshold
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Financial periodDecember 2025Calculation date2026-08-31S&P-style historynot availableLast activity reviewnot yet reviewed

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Business activity evidence

Activity assessment in progress

The supplied classification (Electronic Gaming & Multimedia) is only a starting point. Revenue evidence is being assessed before any complete screening conclusion.

Revenue segments: Not yet checked against an SEC annual filing.

Profile description reviewed: Sohu.com Limited operates as an online media platform and gaming company that provides online products and services on PCs and mobile devices in China. It operates through Sohu and Changyou segments. The company offers online media content and content distribution through Internet-enabled devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and PCs through the mobile phone applications Sohu News App and Sohu Video App, the mobile portal m.sohu.com, and the PC portal www.sohu.com. It also provides online advertising services through its 17173.com website; paid subscription services; livestreaming content; interactive broadcasting services; and revenue sharing from other platforms. In addition, the company offers online games that include PC games and mobile games. Sohu.com Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Sources to verify: Secondary company profile and classification · Issuer website · SEC issuer filings

A sector label or company description can flag a risk but cannot establish a compliant-revenue percentage. Only sourced segment disclosures may support that calculation.

Published-ratio reproductions (not certifications)

The table shows implemented MSCI and FTSE/Yasaar-style asset-based models plus a provisional S&P-style leverage reconstruction where a complete 36-month denominator exists. These are independent calculations, not official index results or Shariah determinations. See formulas, sources and limitations.

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
MSCI 2.2%
/ 30%
50.8%
/ 30%
55.5%
/ 30%
4.99%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*
FTSE 2.2%
/ 33%
50.8%
/ 33%
55.5%
/ 50%
4.99%
/ 5%
RATIOS FAIL*

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
1.1
Forward: -4.4
EPS
$13.96
P/B Ratio
0.3
EV/EBITDA
12.1
EV: -$387M
Revenue
$584M
Growth: 5.6%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.9

Profitability

Gross Margin 77.5%
Operating Margin -20.4%
Net Margin 67.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) 35.8%
Return on Assets (ROA) -2.1%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow-$5M
Free Cash Flow-$14M
Total Debt$36M
Debt-to-Equity2.8
Current Ratio2.9
Total Assets$1.6B

Price & Trading

Last Close$15.80
50-Day MA$16.34
200-Day MA$15.28
Avg Volume38K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$7.79
$17.30

Financial data provenance and verification

The displayed fields were imported from yfinance on 2026-03-29 for the financial period December 2025. This is a secondary data feed and can differ from amended or newly filed statements.

Verification rule: check debt, cash, receivables, revenue and interest income against the latest primary filing before relying on an automated ratio.

About Sohu.com Ltd (SOHU)

CEO
Dr. Chaoyang Zhang Ph.D.
Employees
4,000
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
Country
China
Exchange
NASDAQ
Market Cap (listing currency)
USD 459M
Currency
USD

Sohu.com Limited operates as an online media platform and gaming company that provides online products and services on PCs and mobile devices in China. It operates through Sohu and Changyou segments. The company offers online media content and content distribution through Internet-enabled devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, and PCs through the mobile phone applications Sohu News App and Sohu Video App, the mobile portal m.sohu.com, and the PC portal www.sohu.com. It also provides online advertising services through its 17173.com website; paid subscription services; livestreaming content; interactive broadcasting services; and revenue sharing from other platforms. In addition, the company offers online games that include PC games and mobile games. Sohu.com Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sohu.com Ltd (SOHU) halal to invest in?

The current automated result is Financial criteria not met or an activity exclusion was detected. It uses available public financial fields and simplified methodology proxies. It is not a fatwa or an official determination by AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, or FTSE.

What is Sohu.com Ltd's debt ratio?

Sohu.com Ltd's debt ratio is 2.2% in the MSCI new-inclusion reproduction: total debt divided by total assets, against a 30% threshold. See the methodology page for the official source and limitations.

What are Sohu.com Ltd's key financial metrics?

Sohu.com Ltd has a market capitalization of USD 459M in its listing currency, trailing P/E ratio of 1.1, and revenue of $584M. The company maintains a gross margin of 77.5% and a net margin of 67.4%. Return on equity stands at 35.8%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Calculation date: 2026-08-31. Financial period: December 2025. These dates are shown separately because regenerating this page does not refresh the underlying data.

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