Hello Group Inc Financials
Hello Group Inc (MOMO) reported $1.5B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, up 2.4% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 14 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).
Hello Group now looks like a cash-rich, lightly leveraged business whose economic yield on each dollar of sales is fading.
From FY2023 to FY2025, free cash flow margin fell from14.2% to6.7% . Because gross margin kept narrowing while revenue stopped falling, the company is now turning a similar sales base into much less discretionary cash; that usually means the mix of activity is less profitable or the cost to serve each user has risen, so the pressure sits in economics, not just scale.
The balance sheet became more self-funded in the latest year: cash exceeded total liabilities at
Earnings quality is still better than the shrinking profit line implies, because operating cash flow remained above net income at
Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Hello Group Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Hello Group Inc has an operating margin of 13.1%, meaning the company retains $13 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 63/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is down from 14.5% the prior year.
Hello Group Inc's revenue grew a modest 2.4% year-over-year to $1.5B. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 15/100.
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 99/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
With a current ratio of 4.68, Hello Group Inc holds $4.68 in current assets for every $1 of short-term obligations. This comfortable liquidity earns a score of 89/100.
Hello Group Inc converts 6.7% of revenue into free cash flow ($98.8M). This strong cash generation earns a score of 67/100.
Hello Group Inc's ROE of 7.3% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 61/100. This is down from 9.1% the prior year.
Hello Group Inc scores 3.79, well above the 2.99 safe threshold. This indicates low bankruptcy risk based on profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Hello Group Inc passes 6 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 1 of 2 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Hello Group Inc generates $1.47 in operating cash flow ($169.2M OCF vs $115.3M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Hello Group Inc earns $18.70 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($193.7M vs $10.4M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Hello Group Inc generated $1.5B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 2.4% from the prior year.
Hello Group Inc's EBITDA was $205.4M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 5.8% from the prior year.
Hello Group Inc reported $115.3M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 19.0% from the prior year.
Hello Group Inc earned $0.34 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 10.5% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Hello Group Inc generated $98.8M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 46.8% from the prior year.
Hello Group Inc held $760.8M in cash against $448K in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Margins & Returns
Hello Group Inc's gross margin was 37.8% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 1.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Hello Group Inc's operating margin was 13.1% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 1.4 percentage points from the prior year.
Hello Group Inc's net profit margin was 7.8% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.1 percentage points from the prior year.
Hello Group Inc's ROE was 7.3% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 1.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Hello Group Inc spent $107.2M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 34.6% from the prior year.
Hello Group Inc invested $70.4M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 80.0% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
MOMO Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B+2.4% | $1.4B-14.4% | $1.7B-8.2% | $1.8B-19.5% | $2.3B-0.7% | $2.3B-5.8% | $2.4B+25.3% | $2.0B+47.9% | $1.3B+138.3% | $553.1M+312.8% | $134.0M+199.4% | $44.8M+1330.3% | $3.1M | N/A |
| Cost of Revenue | $921.9M+4.4% | $883.3M-10.7% | $989.5M-8.0% | $1.1B-18.2% | $1.3B+7.6% | $1.2B+0.2% | $1.2B+16.8% | $1.0B+60.9% | $649.3M+168.9% | $241.5M+696.6% | $30.3M+92.3% | $15.8M+438.5% | $2.9M | N/A |
| Gross Profit | $560.6M-0.6% | $563.8M-19.6% | $701.0M-8.5% | $765.9M-21.2% | $971.7M-10.0% | $1.1B-11.8% | $1.2B+35.2% | $905.5M+35.3% | $669.0M+114.7% | $311.6M+200.6% | $103.7M+257.6% | $29.0M+14253.0% | $202K | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | $65.1M-6.4% | $69.5M-1.7% | $70.8M-18.1% | $86.4M-11.8% | $98.0M-16.2% | $117.0M-46.7% | $219.4M+135.7% | $93.1M+48.7% | $62.6M+60.5% | $39.0M+70.4% | $22.9M+121.0% | $10.4M+244.0% | $3.0M+52.9% | $2.0M |
| Operating Income | $193.7M-7.8% | $210.0M-35.3% | $324.7M+37.6% | $236.0M+162.9% | -$375.0M-196.7% | $388.0M-24.0% | $510.6M+7.5% | $475.1M+31.6% | $360.9M+149.8% | $144.5M+2473.7% | $5.6M+121.5% | -$26.1M-179.3% | -$9.4M-143.6% | -$3.8M |
| Interest Expense | $10.4M-40.9% | $17.5M+99.9% | $8.8M-27.6% | $12.1M+4.6% | $11.6M-4.2% | $12.1M+7.0% | $11.3M+37.4% | $8.2M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Income Tax | $120.5M+4.1% | $115.8M+30.5% | $88.7M+8.8% | $81.5M-36.8% | $129.1M+11.5% | $115.8M-8.8% | $127.0M+24.8% | $101.8M+54.2% | $66.0M+1184.7% | $5.1M+5482.6% | $92K | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Income | $115.3M-19.0% | $142.4M-48.2% | $274.9M+28.1% | $214.6M+146.7% | -$459.1M-242.6% | $321.9M-24.3% | $425.3M+3.8% | $409.5M+28.6% | $318.6M+119.3% | $145.3M+960.5% | $13.7M+153.9% | -$25.4M-172.5% | -$9.3M-142.9% | -$3.8M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.34-10.5% | $0.38-44.9% | $0.69+30.2% | $0.53+146.9% | -$1.13-252.7% | $0.74-23.7% | $0.97+1.0% | $0.96+24.7% | $0.77+113.9% | $0.36+1100.0% | $0.03 | -$0.97-273.1% | -$0.26-116.7% | -$0.12 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
MOMO Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2.0B-21.8% | $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+69.1% | $769.7M+42.0% | $542.2M+13.3% | $478.5M+659.2% | $63.0M | N/A |
| Current Assets | $1.4B-15.4% | $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+65.1% | $720.2M+42.9% | $503.8M+8.1% | $466.0M+693.7% | $58.7M | N/A |
| Cash & Equivalents | $760.8M+34.7% | $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+166.3% | $257.6M+52.0% | $169.5M-62.4% | $451.0M+714.4% | $55.4M+198.7% | $18.5M |
| Accounts Receivable | $35.2M+33.6% | $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+9.8% | $36.1M+142.2% | $14.9M+111.7% | $7.0M+263.7% | $1.9M | N/A |
| Goodwill | $85.3M+356.8% | $18.7M | N/A | N/A | $0-100.0% | $626.6M0.0% | $626.4M0.0% | $626.4M+18318.2% | $3.4M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Liabilities | $385.3M-59.5% | $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+94.7% | $135.7M+84.0% | $73.8M+93.6% | $38.1M-55.6% | $85.9M | N/A |
| Current Liabilities | $297.4M-66.1% | $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+94.5% | $133.7M+85.8% | $71.9M+88.8% | $38.1M+584.7% | $5.6M | N/A |
| Long-Term Debt | $448K | $0-100.0% | $273.0M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Equity | $1.6B+1.2% | $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+63.7% | $634.0M+35.4% | $468.4M+6.4% | $440.4M+2026.5% | -$22.9M-248.6% | -$6.6M |
| Retained Earnings | $1.0B+11.6% | $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+622.9% | $51.1M+154.3% | -$94.1M+12.7% | -$107.8M-336.0% | -$24.7M | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Inventory.
MOMO Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $169.2M-24.7% | $224.7M-29.9% | $320.7M+80.3% | $177.9M-27.3% | $244.7M-48.2% | $472.2M-39.7% | $782.7M+61.7% | $484.0M+13.2% | $427.6M+95.9% | $218.3M+281.3% | $57.3M+1065.0% | -$5.9M-15.5% | -$5.1M-25.1% | -$4.1M |
| Capital Expenditures | $70.4M+80.0% | $39.1M-51.8% | $81.2M+596.0% | $11.7M-22.0% | $15.0M-21.4% | $19.0M-29.0% | $26.8M-24.1% | $35.3M+9.3% | $32.3M+359.9% | $7.0M-48.0% | $13.5M+54.7% | $8.7M+174.8% | $3.2M+205.6% | $1.0M |
| Free Cash Flow | $98.8M-46.8% | $185.6M-22.5% | $239.6M+44.1% | $166.2M-27.6% | $229.7M-49.3% | $453.1M-40.1% | $755.9M+68.5% | $448.7M+13.5% | $395.3M+87.1% | $211.3M+383.1% | $43.7M+398.0% | -$14.7M-76.4% | -$8.3M-61.6% | -$5.1M |
| Investing Cash Flow | $23.5M+130.7% | -$76.6M-122.5% | $339.9M+36.6% | $248.8M-37.8% | $400.2M+448.9% | -$114.7M+80.2% | -$578.9M+60.3% | -$1.5B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$777.8M-2503.6% | $32.4M+113.5% | -$239.4M+51.9% | -$497.7M-77.5% | -$280.4M-22.1% | -$229.6M-25.5% | -$183.0M-126.8% | $681.8M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | $107.2M-34.6% | $164.0M+448.9% | $29.9M-47.5% | $56.9M-58.0% | $135.4M+167.6% | $50.6M | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | $58.0M | N/A | N/A |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
MOMO Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | FY23 | FY22 | FY21 | FY20 | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 | FY12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.8%-1.1pp | 39.0%-2.5pp | 41.5%-0.1pp | 41.6%-0.9pp | 42.5%-4.4pp | 46.9%-3.2pp | 50.1%+3.7pp | 46.4%-4.3pp | 50.7%-5.6pp | 56.3%-21.0pp | 77.4%+12.6pp | 64.8%+58.3pp | 6.5% | N/A |
| Operating Margin | 13.1%-1.4pp | 14.5%-4.7pp | 19.2%+6.4pp | 12.8%+29.2pp | -16.4%-33.2pp | 16.9%-4.0pp | 20.9%-3.5pp | 24.4%-3.0pp | 27.4%+1.3pp | 26.1%+21.9pp | 4.2%+62.6pp | -58.4% | -299.1% | N/A |
| Net Margin | 7.8%-2.1pp | 9.8%-6.4pp | 16.3%+4.6pp | 11.7%+31.7pp | -20.1%-34.1pp | 14.0%-3.4pp | 17.4%-3.6pp | 21.0%-3.2pp | 24.2%-2.1pp | 26.3%+16.0pp | 10.2%+67.0pp | -56.8% | -298.1% | N/A |
| Return on Equity | 7.3%-1.8pp | 9.1%-7.2pp | 16.3%+2.7pp | 13.5%+41.2pp | -27.6%-41.8pp | 14.2%-7.4pp | 21.6%-4.0pp | 25.5%-5.2pp | 30.7%+7.8pp | 22.9%+20.0pp | 2.9%+8.7pp | -5.8% | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | 5.9%+0.2pp | 5.7%-6.4pp | 12.0%+2.7pp | 9.3%+25.5pp | -16.2%-25.2pp | 9.0%-4.1pp | 13.2%-1.7pp | 14.8%-9.6pp | 24.5%+5.6pp | 18.9%+16.3pp | 2.5%+7.8pp | -5.3%+9.5pp | -14.8% | N/A |
| Current Ratio | 4.68+2.8x | 1.88-1.9x | 3.74+1.3x | 2.47-1.3x | 3.74-0.9x | 4.67-1.4x | 6.06+1.4x | 4.69+0.1x | 4.57-0.8x | 5.39-1.6x | 7.00-5.2x | 12.23+1.7x | 10.55 | N/A |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.000.0x | 0.00-0.2x | 0.16-0.3x | 0.45-0.3x | 0.71+0.1x | 0.57-0.1x | 0.64-0.1x | 0.72+0.5x | 0.250.0x | 0.21+0.1x | 0.16+0.1x | 0.09 | N/A | N/A |
| FCF Margin | 6.7%-6.2pp | 12.8%-1.3pp | 14.2%+5.1pp | 9.0%-1.0pp | 10.0%-9.6pp | 19.7%-11.3pp | 30.9%+7.9pp | 23.0%-7.0pp | 30.0%-8.2pp | 38.2%+5.6pp | 32.6%+65.4pp | -32.8% | -265.8% | N/A |
Reported as filed but not readable as a share of revenue in the periods where the ratio runs further from zero than a revenue base allows; no change figure is given where either compared period is one of those: Operating Margin, Net Margin, FCF Margin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hello Group Inc's annual revenue?
Hello Group Inc (MOMO) reported $1.5B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 2.4% 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 grew by 2.4% year-over-year, from $1.4B to $1.5B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Hello Group Inc profitable?
Yes, Hello Group Inc (MOMO) reported a net income of $115.3M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 7.8%.
What is Hello Group Inc's EBITDA?
Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had EBITDA of $205.4M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Hello Group Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had $760.8M in cash and equivalents against $448K in long-term debt.
What is Hello Group Inc's gross margin?
Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had a gross margin of 37.8% in fiscal year 2025, 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 13.1% in fiscal year 2025, 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 7.8% in fiscal year 2025, 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 7.3% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Hello Group Inc's free cash flow?
Hello Group Inc (MOMO) generated $98.8M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -46.8% 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 $169.2M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Hello Group Inc's total assets?
Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had $2.0B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Hello Group Inc's capital expenditures?
Hello Group Inc (MOMO) invested $70.4M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Hello Group Inc's current ratio?
Hello Group Inc (MOMO) had a current ratio of 4.68 as of fiscal year 2025, 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 2025, 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 5.9% for fiscal year 2025, 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 3.79, placing it in the Safe Zone (low bankruptcy 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 6 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. 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 to 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 1.47x, 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 18.70x, 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 66 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating strong standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.