Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsGroupon Inc (GRPN)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$91.40
+0.89%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $33.74B
GRPN
Groupon Inc
$18.73
+2.46%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $750.68M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 25495% more annual revenue ($127.31B vs $497.41M). BIDU leads profitability with a -2.9% profit margin vs -25.3%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. BIDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 47/100 (D+).
BIDU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
GRPN
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 109.2% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -1.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.2%
Earnings declined 71.7%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.0%
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 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GRPN
The strongest argument for GRPN centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : GRPN
The primary concerns for GRPN are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
GRPN is growing revenue faster at -0.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
BIDU scores higher overall (47/100 vs 37/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Groupon Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Groupon, Inc. operates a marketplace that connects consumers with merchants. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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