InvestingPro Fair Value model captures 67% gain in NYSE:ZH turnaround

Published 15/07/2025, 12:06
InvestingPro Fair Value model captures 67% gain in NYSE:ZH turnaround

Investing.com’s Fair Value analysis has once again demonstrated its effectiveness in identifying mispriced stocks, this time with Chinese social media platform Zhihu Inc. (NYSE:ZH). The proprietary model identified significant undervaluation in June 2024, leading to a remarkable 67% return for investors who followed the signal. For investors seeking similar opportunities, our Most undervalued list continues to identify potentially undervalued stocks using the same proven methodology.

Zhihu, often called "China’s Quora," operates a question-and-answer platform that has evolved into a comprehensive online content community. When InvestingPro’s Fair Value models flagged the stock in June 2024, shares were trading at $2.85, despite the company showing signs of operational improvement. At the time, while revenue stood at $576.9 million, the company was still working through significant losses with an EBITDA of -$146.2 million.

The Fair Value analysis proved prescient as Zhihu’s transformation accelerated over the following months. The stock steadily climbed, reaching $4.58 by July 2025, delivering a 67.72% return. This performance validated InvestingPro’s estimated upside of 52.28% at the time of the initial analysis. The journey wasn’t linear, with the stock experiencing notable volatility, including a substantial 46% surge in February 2025.

Recent developments have supported the original thesis. Zhihu achieved its first profitable quarter in Q4 2024, marking a crucial milestone in its business evolution. The company has demonstrated consistent margin improvements, with EBITDA losses significantly reduced to $39.6 million in recent reports. Management’s commitment to shareholder value has been evident through share buyback programs and strategic initiatives.

InvestingPro’s Fair Value methodology combines multiple valuation approaches, including discounted cash flow analysis, peer comparisons, and market sentiment indicators. This comprehensive approach helps identify stocks trading significantly below their intrinsic value, as demonstrated in Zhihu’s case. The model’s success stems from its ability to look beyond market noise and focus on fundamental value drivers.

For investors looking to uncover similar opportunities, InvestingPro offers access to the same sophisticated Fair Value analysis that identified Zhihu’s potential. The platform provides real-time alerts, detailed financial analysis, and proprietary valuation metrics that can help investors make more informed decisions. With a track record of identifying successful investment opportunities, InvestingPro continues to serve as a valuable tool for investors seeking market-beating returns.

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