Autohome Inc (ATHM)vsAlphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)
ATHM
Autohome Inc
$22.97
-0.22%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $2.67B
GOOGL
Alphabet Inc Class A
$343.54
-0.08%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $4.62T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class A generates 7274% more annual revenue ($445.87B vs $6.05B). GOOGL leads profitability with a 54.8% profit margin vs 18.0%. GOOGL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. GOOGL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
ATHM
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
GOOGL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.5%
Fair Value
$63.02
Current Price
$22.97
$40.05 discount
Margin of Safety
+48.1%
Fair Value
$661.86
Current Price
$343.54
$318.32 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Keeps 55 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Earnings expanding 294.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.6% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 27.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATHM
The strongest argument for ATHM centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.0% and operating margin at -3.3%.
Bull Case : GOOGL
The strongest argument for GOOGL centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 54.8% and operating margin at 34.0%. Revenue growth of 24.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATHM
The primary concerns for ATHM are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : GOOGL
The primary concerns for GOOGL are Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATHM profiles as a declining stock while GOOGL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GOOGL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
GOOGL is growing revenue faster at 24.2% — sustainability is the question.
ATHM generates stronger free cash flow (771M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GOOGL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 46/100), backed by strong 54.8% margins and 24.2% revenue growth. ATHM offers better value entry with a 65.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Autohome Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · China
Autohome Inc. is an online destination for automobile consumers in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Alphabet Inc Class A
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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