Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 68/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
As of 2026-11-02, Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (NYSE: DAO) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $20.09 (+4.09% 1D, market cap $2.33B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, DAO ranks #9 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), DAO carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 44.3%, and ROIC of 21.5%. By comparison, PRDO (Perdoceo Education Corporation) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 12.3x, ROIC 18.0%, cap $1.96B) and STRA (Strategic Education Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 13.6x, ROIC 9.1%, cap $1.73B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LRN leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while LOPE leads on capital efficiency (33.1% ROIC).
Per DAO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001781753), Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share generated $845.0M in revenue (+9.6% YoY), $0 in net income, and $4.2M in free cash flow against $282.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (44% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0.5% FCF Margin ($4.2M FCF) & 44.3% Gross Margin
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±11.7% realized swing band)
Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 9 pts from alignment
Even with a 68/100 (C+) score, DAO faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
Dilution & Margin Drag: Disciplined Float (+0.24% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 41.8% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($16.49) or 200D SMA ($13.12) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($20.99) toward Bear Floor ($16.37).
Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) surged +4.09% to $20.09, trading at 96% of its 52-week range ($8.38 – $20.54). Solid 44% profit margin (22% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
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Youdao Inc (DAO) reports a nearly fourfold surge in operating profit, driven by robust learning services and AI subscription growth, despite challenges in smart devices.
Youdao (NYSE:DAO) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth and a sharp increase in operating profit, as gains in learning services and improved margins offset declines in online marketing and smart-device revenue. Net
Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), an AI solutions provider specializing in learning and advertising, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), an AI solutions provider specializing in learning and advertising, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 2
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +9.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 51 tracked Real Estate securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) ranks #9 by composite RQD confidence (68/100, grade C+) and #11 by equity capitalization ($2.33B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LRN leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while LOPE leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 33.1% ROIC and — gross margin. LRN currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with DAO at 68/100 (C+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAO
ACTIVE
Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share | C+ | 68/100 | — | 44.3% | 21.5% | +4.09% | $2.33B | Benchmark Subject |
| PRDO Perdoceo Education Corporation | C+ | 66/100 | 12.3x | — | 18.0% | -5.00% | $1.96B | /prdo-vs-dao → |
| STRA Strategic Education Inc. | C | 63/100 | 13.6x | — | 9.1% | -6.23% | $1.73B | /stra-vs-dao → |
| LRN Stride Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | 11.8x | 39.2% | 19.4% | -2.90% | $3.39B | /lrn-vs-dao → |
| LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | — | — | 33.1% | -4.08% | $4.02B | /lope-vs-dao → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) reported GAAP revenue of $845.0M (+9.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $770.7M , and +11.3% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $0, operating cash flow of $7.9M, and free cash flow of $4.2M (+138.7% YoY). On the balance sheet, DAO closed FY2025 with $282.4M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 5.12, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $845.0M | $0 | $7.9M | $4.2M | $282.4M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $770.7M | $0 | -$9.3M | -$10.9M | $248.6M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $759.1M | $0 | -$61.7M | -$61.7M | — | — |
As of 2026-11-02, Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (NYSE: DAO) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 68/100 at a spot price of $20.09 (+4.09% 1D, market cap $2.33B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 15/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 11/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, DAO ranks #9 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), DAO carries a Roarable C+ (68/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 44.3%, and ROIC of 21.5%. By comparison, PRDO (Perdoceo Education Corporation) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 12.3x, ROIC 18.0%, cap $1.96B) and STRA (Strategic Education Inc.) posts a C grade (63/100 RQD, P/E 13.6x, ROIC 9.1%, cap $1.73B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LRN leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while LOPE leads on capital efficiency (33.1% ROIC).
Per DAO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001781753), Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share generated $845.0M in revenue (+9.6% YoY), $0 in net income, and $4.2M in free cash flow against $282.4M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (44% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
DAO last traded at $20.09 (+4.09% on volume of 38,287 shares), positioning the stock +21.83% above its 50-day simple moving average ($16.49) and +53.13% above its 200-day simple moving average ($13.12). Across its 52-week range of $8.38 to $20.54, DAO sits at the 96.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 61.3 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.7% ($17.74 to $22.44).
Why DAO Stock surged +4.09% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 44% profit margin (22% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, DAO scores 68 out of 100 (letter grade C+, verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout"). Across the five pillars: Fundamental Cash Engine scores 18 of 20 (ROIC 21.5%; FCF yield 0.18%), the strongest pillar and the main reason the rating sits above neutral. Whale 13F Flow scores 15 of 20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), a constructive but not dominant signal. Insider Conviction scores 11 of 20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), a middling reading. Macro Regime Fit scores 11 of 20 (Beta 1.0; sector sensitivity), indicating market-level risk exposure without a clear regime tailwind. Forensic Balance Sheet scores 13 of 20 (Altman Z 5.12; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.5), which points to a sound but not pristine balance sheet.
For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the upside case rests on the cash-engine pillar: a 21.5% ROIC is high relative to the thin operating margin of 3.7%, suggesting capital efficiency that the reported FCF yield of 0.18% does not yet fully convert into shareholder cash. The valuation tradeoff is significant: per the market data, EV/EBITDA is 65.2, which implies that earnings-based valuation already prices in substantial future improvement. The FCF yield of 0.18% offers little near-term cash cushion. The rating's "Watch for Breakout" framing signals that the pillars do not yet confirm a directional trend.
Per the profile, Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) is a NYSE-listed issuer classified under the Real Estate sector and Other Consumer Services industry. The source data does not describe its products, customer base, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification. Revenue of $845.0M for FY 2025 is reported per the SEC financials, but the source does not attribute it to specific offerings or customers. Not available in source data for further business description.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $845.0M | $31.6M | $0.0M | N/A | $4.2M | $62.9M | N/A |
| FY 2024 | $770.7M | $20.4M | $0.0M | N/A | $-10.9M | $81.2M | N/A |
| FY 2023 | $759.1M | $-65.7M | $0.0M | N/A | $-61.7M | N/A | N/A |
Per the SEC financials, revenue rose across the three periods while operating income moved from a loss in FY 2023 to $31.6M in FY 2025, though reported net income is $0.0M in every period. Per the market data, the gross margin is 44.3%, operating margin 3.7%, and net margin 0%. ROIC is 21.5% per the Roarable RQD rating and market data. Per the RQD forensic pillar, the Altman Z-Score is 5.12 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.5; the balance sheet is therefore characterized as sound on these measures, though the source provides no debt dollar figure.
Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is recorded as "NONE," with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Sector classification is Real Estate and industry is Other Consumer Services. No upstream or downstream dependencies, sector correlations, or second-order bottlenecks are identified in the source data.
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Youdao shares have put up a powerful run in recent years, which naturally raises a harder question for anyone looking at the stock today. Are investors now paying a price that its current earnings can credibly support, o
Gainers J-Star Hldg (NASDAQ:YMAT) stock increased by 5.2% to $2.02 during Thursday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $8.0 million. Digital Currency X (NASDAQ:DCX) shares increased by
Youdao has delivered a steep share price climb in recent years, which naturally puts fresh attention on whether that move lines up with the earnings the business is producing. With the stock now at US$18.51, the real que
Youdao Inc (DAO) reports a nearly fourfold surge in operating profit, driven by robust learning services and AI subscription growth, despite challenges in smart devices.
Youdao (NYSE:DAO) reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth and a sharp increase in operating profit, as gains in learning services and improved margins offset declines in online marketing and smart-device revenue. Net
Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), an AI solutions provider specializing in learning and advertising, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Youdao, Inc. ("Youdao" or the "Company") (NYSE: DAO), an AI solutions provider specializing in learning and advertising, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 2
Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 1.1%, contributing to a remarkable 29% increase over the past year, with earnings anticipated to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In this thriving envi
Welcome to the DAO (Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 68/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Other Consumer Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (21.5% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on DAO, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 44.3% gross margins. Unless Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on DAO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Other Consumer Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $19.30 (52-wk range $8.38 - $20.54), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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