Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsSea Ltd (SE)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$121.87
+0.98%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $42.46B
SE
Sea Ltd
$84.47
-3.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $51.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 463% more annual revenue ($129.08B vs $22.94B). SE leads profitability with a 6.9% profit margin vs 4.3%. SE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. SE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BIDU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
SE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1147.8%
Fair Value
$11.63
Current Price
$121.87
$110.24 premium
Margin of Safety
+2.9%
Fair Value
$117.94
Current Price
$84.47
$33.47 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 2.6B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 38.4% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 58.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.9% — below average capital efficiency
4.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
6.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SE
The strongest argument for SE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 38.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 71.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SE
The primary concerns for SE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU profiles as a value stock while SE is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.63 — expect wider price swings.
SE is growing revenue faster at 38.4% — sustainability is the question.
BIDU generates stronger free cash flow (2.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 47/100) and 38.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Sea Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Sea Limited is engaged in the digital entertainment, e-commerce and digital financial services businesses in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the rest of Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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