Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsNews Corp B (NWS)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$141.05
+0.84%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $47.59B
NWS
News Corp B
$31.31
+1.49%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $16.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 1397% more annual revenue ($129.08B vs $8.62B). NWS leads profitability with a 13.4% profit margin vs 4.3%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. NWS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BIDU
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
NWS
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BIDU.
Margin of Safety
+66.3%
Fair Value
$79.38
Current Price
$31.31
$48.07 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 9.9%
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 : NWS
The strongest argument for NWS centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 81.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NWS
The primary concerns for NWS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NWS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
NWS is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
NWS generates stronger free cash flow (131M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
NWS scores higher overall (54/100 vs 46/100). Both earn "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.
Baidu Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · China
Baidu, Inc. provides Internet search services primarily in China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China.
News Corp B
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
News Corporation is an American mass media and publishing company operating across digital real estate information, news media, book publishing, and cable television.
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