Autohome Inc (ATHM)vsAlphabet Inc Class C (GOOG)
ATHM
Autohome Inc
$17.59
+1.79%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $2.05B
GOOG
Alphabet Inc Class C
$289.59
+0.13%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $3.61T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alphabet Inc Class C generates 6144% more annual revenue ($402.84B vs $6.45B). GOOG leads profitability with a 32.8% profit margin vs 24.4%. ATHM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.14. GOOG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
ATHM
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
GOOG
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-88.3%
Fair Value
$11.56
Current Price
$17.59
$6.03 premium
Margin of Safety
+42.9%
Fair Value
$506.38
Current Price
$289.59
$216.79 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.6%
Generating 24.6B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
ROE of 5.6% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 18.0%
Earnings declined 23.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 8.4x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATHM
The strongest argument for ATHM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 6.3%. PEG of 1.14 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GOOG
The strongest argument for GOOG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.8% and operating margin at 31.6%. Revenue growth of 18.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ATHM
The primary concerns for ATHM are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : GOOG
The primary concerns for GOOG are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATHM profiles as a declining stock while GOOG is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GOOG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
GOOG is growing revenue faster at 18.0% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
GOOG scores higher overall (69/100 vs 58/100), backed by strong 32.8% margins and 18.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Autohome Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · China
Autohome Inc. is an online destination for automobile consumers in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
Alphabet Inc Class C
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Alphabet Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mountain View, California. It was created through a restructuring of Google on October 2, 2015, and became the parent company of Google and several former Google subsidiaries. The two co-founders of Google remained as controlling shareholders, board members, and employees at Alphabet. Alphabet is the world's fourth-largest technology company by revenue and one of the world's most valuable companies.
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