Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsNew York Times Company (NYT)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$126.53
+4.56%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $41.17B
NYT
New York Times Company
$79.03
+0.71%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $12.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 4513% more annual revenue ($129.08B vs $2.80B). NYT leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 4.3%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.72. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BIDU
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
NYT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 20.8%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.5%
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NYT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 10.5% — sustainability is the question.
NYT generates stronger free cash flow (158M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 46/100) and 10.5% revenue growth. 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.
New York Times Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
The New York Times Company provides news and information for readers and viewers on various platforms worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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