Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsLiberty Latin America Ltd (LILA)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$126.53
+4.56%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $41.17B
LILA
Liberty Latin America Ltd
$7.92
-4.12%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.58B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 2806% more annual revenue ($129.08B vs $4.44B). BIDU leads profitability with a 4.3% profit margin vs -13.8%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. BIDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 46/100 (D+).
BIDU
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
LILA
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BIDU.
Margin of Safety
+89.9%
Fair Value
$81.56
Current Price
$7.92
$73.64 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.5%
Weak financial health signals
1.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -41.7% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LILA
The strongest argument for LILA centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 70.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LILA
The primary concerns for LILA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 13.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU profiles as a value stock while LILA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LILA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
LILA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
LILA generates stronger free cash flow (326M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BIDU scores higher overall (46/100 vs 35/100). LILA offers better value entry with a 89.9% margin of safety. 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.
Liberty Latin America Ltd
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Liberty Latin America Ltd., provides fixed, mobile and submarine telecommunications services. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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