Hello Group Inc Financials

MOMO

Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated Dec 31, 2024 Currency USD FYE December

This page shows Hello Group Inc (MOMO) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 13 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Financial Health Signals

Financial Profile 55/100

Based on FY2024 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores

Profitability

Hello Group Inc has an operating margin of 14.5%, meaning the company retains $15 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 73/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is down from 19.2% the prior year.

Growth

Hello Group Inc's revenue declined 14.4% year-over-year, from $1.7B to $1.4B. This contraction results in a growth score of 0/100.

Leverage

100

Hello Group Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 0.00, meaning only $0.00 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 100/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity

Hello Group Inc's current ratio of 1.88 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 55/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.

Cash Flow

Hello Group Inc has a free cash flow margin of 12.8%, earning a moderate score of 64/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.

Returns

Hello Group Inc's ROE of 9.1% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 36/100. This is down from 16.3% the prior year.

Altman Z-Score Grey Zone

2.37

Hello Group Inc scores 2.37, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.

Piotroski F-Score Neutral

4/9

Hello Group Inc passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.

Earnings Quality Cash-Backed

1.58x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Hello Group Inc generates $1.58 in operating cash flow ($224.7M OCF vs $142.4M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.

Interest Coverage Safe

12.0x

Hello Group Inc earns $12.0 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($210.0M vs $17.5M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.

Key Financial Metrics

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Revenue

$1.4B

YoY-14.4%

5Y CAGR-10.0%

10Y CAGR+41.6%

Hello Group Inc generated $1.4B in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 14.4% from the prior year.

EBITDA

$218.0M

YoY-35.1%

5Y CAGR-17.2%

Hello Group Inc's EBITDA was $218.0M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 35.1% from the prior year.

Free Cash Flow

$185.6M

YoY-22.5%

5Y CAGR-24.5%

Hello Group Inc generated $185.6M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 22.5% from the prior year.

Net Income

$142.4M

YoY-48.2%

5Y CAGR-19.7%

Hello Group Inc reported $142.4M in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 48.2% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)

$0.38

YoY-44.9%

5Y CAGR-17.1%

Hello Group Inc earned $0.38 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 44.9% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt

$564.8M

YoY-28.7%

5Y CAGR+8.5%

10Y CAGR+2.3%

Hello Group Inc held $564.8M in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.

Dividends Per Share

N/A

Shares Outstanding

N/A

Gross Margin

39.0%

YoY-2.5pp

5Y CAGR-11.1pp

10Y CAGR-25.8pp

Hello Group Inc's gross margin was 39.0% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 2.5 percentage points from the prior year.

Operating Margin

14.5%

YoY-4.7pp

5Y CAGR-6.4pp

10Y CAGR+72.9pp

Hello Group Inc's operating margin was 14.5% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 4.7 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin

9.8%

YoY-6.4pp

5Y CAGR-7.6pp

10Y CAGR+66.6pp

Hello Group Inc's net profit margin was 9.8% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 6.4 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity

9.1%

YoY-7.2pp

5Y CAGR-12.5pp

Hello Group Inc's ROE was 9.1% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 7.2 percentage points from the prior year.

R&D Spending

N/A

Share Buybacks

$164.0M

YoY+448.9%

10Y CAGR+10.9%

Hello Group Inc spent $164.0M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2024, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 448.9% from the prior year.

Capital Expenditures

$39.1M

YoY-51.8%

5Y CAGR+7.9%

10Y CAGR+16.2%

Hello Group Inc invested $39.1M in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 51.8% from the prior year.

MOMO Income Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Revenue	$1.4B-14.4%	$1.7B-8.2%	$1.8B-19.5%	$2.3B-0.7%	$2.3B-5.8%	$2.4B
Cost of Revenue	$883.3M-10.7%	$989.5M-8.0%	$1.1B-18.2%	$1.3B+7.6%	$1.2B+0.2%	$1.2B
Gross Profit	$563.8M-19.6%	$701.0M-8.5%	$765.9M-21.2%	$971.7M-10.0%	$1.1B-11.8%	$1.2B
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	$69.5M-1.7%	$70.8M-18.1%	$86.4M-11.8%	$98.0M-16.2%	$117.0M-46.7%	$219.4M
Operating Income	$210.0M-35.3%	$324.7M+37.6%	$236.0M+162.9%	-$375.0M-196.7%	$388.0M-24.0%	$510.6M
Interest Expense	$17.5M+99.9%	$8.8M-27.6%	$12.1M+4.6%	$11.6M-4.2%	$12.1M+7.0%	$11.3M
Income Tax	$115.8M+30.5%	$88.7M+8.8%	$81.5M-36.8%	$129.1M+11.5%	$115.8M-8.8%	$127.0M
Net Income	$142.4M-48.2%	$274.9M+28.1%	$214.6M+146.7%	-$459.1M-242.6%	$321.9M-24.3%	$425.3M
EPS (Diluted)	$0.38-44.9%	$0.69+30.2%	$0.53+146.9%	$-1.13-252.7%	$0.74-23.7%	$0.97

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Interest Expense	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Income Tax	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
EPS (Diluted)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

MOMO Balance Sheet

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Total Assets	$2.5B+10.2%	$2.3B-0.4%	$2.3B-19.2%	$2.8B-20.1%	$3.6B+10.2%	$3.2B
Current Assets	$1.6B+49.2%	$1.1B-35.1%	$1.7B+15.1%	$1.5B-18.0%	$1.8B-20.6%	$2.3B
Cash & Equivalents	$564.8M-28.7%	$791.6M+8.8%	$727.6M-16.8%	$874.1M+69.6%	$515.5M+37.4%	$375.3M
Inventory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Accounts Receivable	$26.3M-7.2%	$28.4M+3.7%	$27.4M-15.0%	$32.2M+4.6%	$30.8M-19.2%	$38.1M
Goodwill	$18.7M	N/A	N/A	$0-100.0%	$626.6M0.0%	$626.4M
Total Liabilities	$952.2M+59.4%	$597.4M-15.9%	$710.3M-39.9%	$1.2B-8.1%	$1.3B+2.1%	$1.3B
Current Liabilities	$876.6M+197.5%	$294.7M-57.1%	$687.0M+74.0%	$394.8M+2.4%	$385.7M+3.0%	$374.4M
Long-Term Debt	$0-100.0%	$273.0M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Equity	$1.6B-7.2%	$1.7B+6.5%	$1.6B-4.6%	$1.7B-26.9%	$2.3B+15.4%	$2.0B
Retained Earnings	$910.2M+2.2%	$890.2M+15.4%	$771.5M+5.1%	$734.0M-43.3%	$1.3B+20.7%	$1.1B

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Total Assets	$2.5B+10.2%	$2.3B-0.4%	$2.3B-19.2%	$2.8B-20.1%	$3.6B+10.2%	$3.2B+17.1%	$2.8B+111.9%	$1.3B
Current Assets	$1.6B+49.2%	$1.1B-35.1%	$1.7B+15.1%	$1.5B-18.0%	$1.8B-20.6%	$2.3B+23.5%	$1.8B+54.6%	$1.2B
Cash & Equivalents	$564.8M-28.7%	$791.6M+8.8%	$727.6M-16.8%	$874.1M+69.6%	$515.5M+37.4%	$375.3M+4.6%	$359.0M-47.7%	$685.8M
Inventory	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Accounts Receivable	$26.3M-7.2%	$28.4M+3.7%	$27.4M-15.0%	$32.2M+4.6%	$30.8M-19.2%	$38.1M-63.6%	$104.7M+164.3%	$39.6M
Goodwill	$18.7M	N/A	N/A	$0-100.0%	$626.6M0.0%	$626.4M0.0%	$626.4M+18318.2%	$3.4M
Total Liabilities	$952.2M+59.4%	$597.4M-15.9%	$710.3M-39.9%	$1.2B-8.1%	$1.3B+2.1%	$1.3B+9.0%	$1.2B+337.2%	$264.2M
Current Liabilities	$876.6M+197.5%	$294.7M-57.1%	$687.0M+74.0%	$394.8M+2.4%	$385.7M+3.0%	$374.4M-4.5%	$392.2M+50.8%	$260.0M
Long-Term Debt	$0-100.0%	$273.0M	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Equity	$1.6B-7.2%	$1.7B+6.5%	$1.6B-4.6%	$1.7B-26.9%	$2.3B+15.4%	$2.0B+22.9%	$1.6B+54.5%	$1.0B
Retained Earnings	$910.2M+2.2%	$890.2M+15.4%	$771.5M+5.1%	$734.0M-43.3%	$1.3B+20.7%	$1.1B+37.5%	$779.7M+110.9%	$369.7M

MOMO Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Operating Cash Flow	$224.7M-29.9%	$320.7M+80.3%	$177.9M-27.3%	$244.7M-48.2%	$472.2M-39.7%	$782.7M
Capital Expenditures	$39.1M-51.8%	$81.2M+596.0%	$11.7M-22.0%	$15.0M-21.4%	$19.0M-29.0%	$26.8M
Free Cash Flow	$185.6M-22.5%	$239.6M+44.1%	$166.2M-27.6%	$229.7M-49.3%	$453.1M-40.1%	$755.9M
Investing Cash Flow	-$76.6M-122.5%	$339.9M+36.6%	$248.8M-37.8%	$400.2M+448.9%	-$114.7M+80.2%	-$578.9M
Financing Cash Flow	$32.4M+113.5%	-$239.4M+51.9%	-$497.7M-77.5%	-$280.4M-22.1%	-$229.6M-25.5%	-$183.0M
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	$164.0M+448.9%	$29.9M-47.5%	$56.9M-58.0%	$135.4M+167.6%	$50.6M	N/A

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Operating Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capital Expenditures	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Free Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

MOMO Financial Ratios

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Gross Margin	39.0%-2.5pp	41.5%-0.1pp	41.6%-0.9pp	42.5%-4.4pp	46.9%-3.2pp	50.1%
Operating Margin	14.5%-4.7pp	19.2%+6.4pp	12.8%+29.2pp	-16.4%-33.2pp	16.9%-4.0pp	20.9%
Net Margin	9.8%-6.4pp	16.3%+4.6pp	11.7%+31.7pp	-20.1%-34.1pp	14.0%-3.4pp	17.4%
Return on Equity	9.1%-7.2pp	16.3%+2.7pp	13.5%	N/A	14.2%-7.4pp	21.6%
Return on Assets	5.7%-6.4pp	12.0%+2.7pp	9.3%+25.5pp	-16.2%-25.2pp	9.0%-4.1pp	13.2%
Current Ratio	1.88-1.9	3.74+1.3	2.47-1.3	3.74-0.9	4.67-1.4	6.06
Debt-to-Equity	0.00-0.2	0.16-0.3	0.45-0.3	0.71+0.1	0.57-0.1	0.64
FCF Margin	12.8%-1.3pp	14.2%+5.1pp	9.0%-1.0pp	10.0%-9.6pp	19.7%-11.3pp	30.9%

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Equity	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Ratio	1.88-1.9	3.74+1.3	2.47-1.3	3.74-0.9	4.67-1.4	6.06+1.4	4.69+0.1	4.57
Debt-to-Equity	0.00-0.2	0.16-0.3	0.45-0.3	0.71+0.1	0.57-0.1	0.64-0.1	0.72+0.5	0.25
FCF Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hello Group Inc's annual revenue?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) reported $1.4B in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -14.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is Hello Group Inc's revenue growing?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) revenue declined by 14.4% year-over-year, from $1.7B to $1.4B in fiscal year 2024.

Is Hello Group Inc profitable?

Yes, Hello Group Inc (MOMO) reported a net income of $142.4M in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of 9.8%.

What is Hello Group Inc's earnings per share (EPS)?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.38 for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -44.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

What is Hello Group Inc's EBITDA?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had EBITDA of $218.0M in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

How much debt does Hello Group Inc have?

As of fiscal year 2024, Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had $564.8M in cash and equivalents against $0 in long-term debt.

What is Hello Group Inc's gross margin?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had a gross margin of 39.0% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

What is Hello Group Inc's operating margin?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had an operating margin of 14.5% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

What is Hello Group Inc's net profit margin?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had a net profit margin of 9.8% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

What is Hello Group Inc's return on equity (ROE)?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) has a return on equity of 9.1% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is Hello Group Inc's free cash flow?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) generated $185.6M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a -22.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

What is Hello Group Inc's operating cash flow?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) generated $224.7M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are Hello Group Inc's total assets?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had $2.5B in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.

What are Hello Group Inc's capital expenditures?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) invested $39.1M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

Does Hello Group Inc buy back shares?

Yes, Hello Group Inc (MOMO) spent $164.0M on share buybacks during fiscal year 2024, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

What is Hello Group Inc's current ratio?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had a current ratio of 1.88 as of fiscal year 2024, which is generally considered healthy.

What is Hello Group Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is Hello Group Inc's return on assets (ROA)?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had a return on assets of 5.7% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is Hello Group Inc's Altman Z-Score?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.37, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios—working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets—to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

What is Hello Group Inc's Piotroski F-Score?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are Hello Group Inc's earnings high quality?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.58x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Can Hello Group Inc cover its interest payments?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) has an interest coverage ratio of 12.0x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

How financially healthy is Hello Group Inc?

Hello Group Inc (MOMO) scores 55 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.