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Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) Dividend Safety Gauge & 10-Year DRIP Compounder

$19.30 +1.79% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 58/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID Cap $2.33B

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for DAO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.9%

CASH DIVIDEND + BUYBACK YIELD

0.6% Total Yield

0% Cash ($0.00/yr) + 0.6% Buybacks

PAYOUT SAFETY SPEEDOMETER

74/100 • REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS

FREE CASH FLOW PAYOUT RATIO

0% (100% Reinvested)

Retains cash flow for R&D and share repurchases

INTERACTIVE DRIP & SHAREHOLDER-YIELD COMPOUNDER (5.9% EST. ANNUAL)

$10,000 Compounded Over 10 Years → $17,740

Est. Year-10 Shareholder Yield: $106/yr

Starting Investment: $10,000

Compounding Horizon: 10 Years

$10.6K

Yr 1

$11.2K

Yr 2

$11.9K

Yr 3

$12.6K

Yr 4

$13.3K

Yr 5

$14.1K

Yr 6

$14.9K

Yr 7

$15.8K

Yr 8

$16.8K

Yr 9

$17.7K

Yr 10

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DAO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +64.40%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-10-30O $19.50H $20.54L $19.30C $19.30VOL 38.2K

RES: $24.10SUP: $15.04SMA50: $16.47SMA200: $13.08

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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

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48.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +9.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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1. Head-to-Head Real Estate Peer Comparison (DAO vs. PRDO, STRA, LRN, LOPE)

Industry: Other Consumer Services (73 Tracked Issuers)

Across 51 tracked Real Estate securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) ranks #22 by composite RQD confidence (58/100, grade D+) 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. LOPE currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 78/100 (B+) compared with DAO at 58/100 (D+).

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	D+	58/100	—	44.3%	21.5%	+1.79%	$2.33B	Benchmark Subject
PRDO Perdoceo Education Corporation	B-	70/100	12.3x	—	18.0%	-0.32%	$1.96B	/prdo-vs-dao →
STRA Strategic Education Inc.	B	72/100	13.6x	—	9.1%	+0.34%	$1.73B	/stra-vs-dao →
LRN Stride Inc.	B+	76/100	11.8x	39.2%	19.4%	+0.75%	$3.39B	/lrn-vs-dao →
LOPE Grand Canyon Education Inc.	B+	78/100	—	—	33.1%	+0.13%	$4.02B	/lope-vs-dao →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001781753

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	—	—

3. DAO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is DAO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (NYSE: DAO) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 58/100 at a spot price of $19.30 (+1.79% 1D, market cap $2.33B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 18/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 8/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 8/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 51 tracked Real Estate issuers, DAO ranks #22 in composite RQD confidence.

How does DAO compare to PRDO and STRA in the Real Estate sector?

Within the Real Estate sector (Other Consumer Services), DAO carries a Roarable D+ (58/100 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 B- grade (70/100 RQD, P/E 12.3x, ROIC 18.0%, cap $1.96B) and STRA (Strategic Education Inc.) posts a B grade (72/100 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).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for DAO?

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: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is DAO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

DAO last traded at $19.30 (+1.79% on volume of 11,022 shares), positioning the stock +17.18% above its 50-day simple moving average ($16.47) and +47.55% above its 200-day simple moving average ($13.08). Across its 52-week range of $8.38 to $20.54, DAO sits at the 89.8% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 69.8 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.9% ($17.00 to $21.60).

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Does DAO pay a dividend and is it safe?

Youdao Inc. each representing one Class A Ordinary Share (DAO) offers a 0% cash dividend yield ($0.00 annualized) and 0.6% total shareholder yield including buybacks. Roarable rates its payout coverage as REINVESTING IN GROWTH + BUYBACKS.

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