Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsGroupon Inc (GRPN)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$121.66
-9.75%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $41.21B
GRPN
Groupon Inc
$17.35
-7.71%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $625.22M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 25721% more annual revenue ($128.70B vs $498.44M). BIDU leads profitability with a 1.0% profit margin vs -20.8%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. BIDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
BIDU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
GRPN
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 109.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.2%
0.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.68 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GRPN
The strongest argument for GRPN centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GRPN
The primary concerns for GRPN are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU profiles as a value stock while GRPN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BIDU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
GRPN is growing revenue faster at 0.0% — sustainability is the question.
BIDU generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BIDU scores higher overall (47/100 vs 38/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Baidu Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · China
Baidu, Inc. provides Internet search services primarily in China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Groupon Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Groupon, Inc. operates a marketplace that connects consumers with merchants. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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