Youdao: Learning Services Decline And AI Monetization Uncertain

  • China's weak macro environment and declining education spending pressure Youdao's core learning services, reinforcing a bearish view on the sector. AI initiatives are promising but face stiff competition from free alternatives, limiting Youdao's near-term monetization and growth potential. The Company trades at a premium to domestic peers, despite revenue declines, with a 29% downside to fair value based on forward revenue multiples.