Youdao, Inc (DAO) Fair Value & Analysis
Consumer Defensive · US · Market cap $1.5B
Youdao, Inc
DAO · US
Fair value as of: Jul 7, 2026
From 20 valuation models · updated 34 days ago
Fair value updated Jul 7, 2026, revised from $14.79 to $15.23 (+3.0%) since Jun 24, 2026. Share price +28.8% over the past month.
A solid business, but screening 16% overvalued on our models.
What matters now
- Solid but not exceptional quality (54/100) and above fair value, neither a clear bargain nor a standout compounder.
- Our model range runs from $11.42 (bear) to $20.39 (bull), base $15.23. The closer the price sits to the lower half, the larger the margin of safety.
- Quality 54/100 (solid quality) with high evidence: the data supports the verdict.
Price vs Fair Value (5 years)
White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 7, 2026.
How to read this chart
60‑month range $3.01 – $27.29 · fair‑value band $11.42 – $20.39 · the $18.14 price screens above the $15.23 fair value. Dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 7, 2026.
Analysis
Youdao, Inc (DAO) currently trades at $18.14, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is $15.23, implying the stock looks roughly 16.0% overvalued today. The Quality Score stands at 54/100 (solid quality), in the Consumer Defensive sector. Bear case: priced above our estimate, the market already discounts strong expectations. Bull case: above-average quality can justify a premium, the entry price still matters most (evidence: high).
Over the trailing twelve months, Youdao, Inc generated revenue of $6.0B at a net margin of 1.2%. Revenue grew 3.8% year over year. Net debt stands at $1.4B. The stock trades on a trailing P/E of 133.9. Fundamentals as of Jul 7, 2026
Our scenario range runs from $11.42 (bear case) to $20.39 (bull case); at $18.14, the current price sits within that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The share trades near its 52-week high and 127% above its 52-week low, currently above its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Consumer Defensive peers we cover trades at 17% fair-value upside, at -16%, DAO screens richer than that median.
Fair Value models
Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small.
All 20 models by family
Widest divergence: Growth Earnings ($89.89) versus Growth DCF ($4.27). Highest evidence: Growth DCF (80).
Key figures & financial health
More key figures
Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Jul 7, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.
Quality Score breakdown
Of which business quality 53 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 86
Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.
About the company
Youdao, Inc., an internet technology company, provides online services in the fields of content, community, communication, and commerce in the People's Republic of China. It operates through three segments: Learning Services, Smart Devices, and Online Marketing Services.
Full company description
Youdao, Inc., an internet technology company, provides online services in the fields of content, community, communication, and commerce in the People's Republic of China. It operates through three segments: Learning Services, Smart Devices, and Online Marketing Services. The Learning Services segment offers digital content services, which provides interactive learning features, such as Youdao Lingshi; STEAM courses, including Youdao iCode operated by Youdao Premium Courses; and adult courses comprising China University MOOC. The Smart Devices segment develops and offers smart devices, such as Youdao Dictionary Pen, Youdao Tutoring Pen, and Youdao Smart Learning Terminal. The Online Marketing Services Segment provides performance-based advertising, and global marketing and promotion services. It also offers Youdao Dictionary, a language app; other dictionary and translation tools; and AI-based learning tools, including Hi Echo, Mr. P AI Tutor and Scholar AI by Confucius LLM. In addition, the company licenses technologies and services through Youdao Smart Cloud. It provides learning content, applications, and solutions, which cover topics and target people from age groups through its websites and mobile applications. Youdao, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Youdao, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NetEase, Inc.
Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.
Revenue & earnings trend
FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years
Youdao, Inc reported revenue of $5.9B in FY2025 versus $4.0B in FY2021, a compound +10.1%/yr. Reported net income was $107M in FY2025.
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Peer Group
Education & Training Services · 148 stocks
How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.
Valuation Multiples vs Education & Training Services median · lower = cheaper
Snowflake
Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.
PAST 0: with negative equity (buybacks among others) return on equity is not meaningfully computable.
Values & ESG
Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.
ESG scores are not available for this stock yet. Values and ESG data are contextual and can differ between providers.
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| Perdoceo Education Corporation PRDO | $31.66 | $41.45 | +31% |
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