Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsOpera Ltd (OPRA)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$77.63
-2.67%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $27.87B
OPRA
Opera Ltd
$15.63
-1.88%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 18541% more annual revenue ($127.31B vs $682.99M). OPRA leads profitability with a 18.5% profit margin vs -2.9%. OPRA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BIDU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
OPRA
Buy61
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 76.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 24.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -1.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.2%
Earnings declined 73.8%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.70 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OPRA
The strongest argument for OPRA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 16.3%. Revenue growth of 24.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OPRA
The primary concerns for OPRA are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU profiles as a turnaround stock while OPRA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPRA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
OPRA is growing revenue faster at 24.6% — sustainability is the question.
OPRA generates stronger free cash flow (22M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OPRA scores higher overall (61/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 18.5% margins and 24.6% 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.
Opera Ltd
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Opera Limited, provides web browsers for mobile and PC.
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