Cheetah Mobile Inc (CMCM)vsMeta Platforms Inc. (META)
CMCM
Cheetah Mobile Inc
$4.04
-1.94%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $127.88M
META
Meta Platforms Inc.
$593.00
-0.26%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.52T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Meta Platforms Inc. generates 18585% more annual revenue ($214.96B vs $1.15B). META leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs -22.4%. CMCM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.25. META earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 83/100 (A-).
CMCM
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
META
Exceptional Buy83
out of 100
Grade: A-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+80.4%
Fair Value
$30.72
Current Price
$4.04
$26.68 discount
Margin of Safety
+35.2%
Fair Value
$903.82
Current Price
$593.00
$310.82 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.3% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.6%
Revenue surging 33.1% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 62.4% YoY
Generating 13.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -25.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 99.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CMCM
The strongest argument for CMCM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 30.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.25 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : META
The strongest argument for META centers on Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 40.6%. Revenue growth of 33.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CMCM
The primary concerns for CMCM are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : META
The primary concerns for META are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CMCM profiles as a hypergrowth stock while META is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
CMCM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.76 — expect wider price swings.
META is growing revenue faster at 33.1% — sustainability is the question.
META generates stronger free cash flow (13.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
META scores higher overall (83/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 33.1% revenue growth. CMCM offers better value entry with a 80.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Cheetah Mobile Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · China
Cheetah Mobile Inc. is an Internet company in the People's Republic of China, the United States, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that enable people to connect and share with friends and family through mobile devices, PCs, virtual reality headsets, wearables and home devices around the world. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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