Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsNews Corp B (NWS)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$111.74
-9.75%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $38.03B
NWS
News Corp B
$27.92
+1.33%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $15.93B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 1363% more annual revenue ($128.70B vs $8.80B). NWS leads profitability with a 12.9% profit margin vs 1.0%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.63. NWS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BIDU
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
NWS
Buy54
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
Generating 2.7B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NWS
The strongest argument for NWS centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 1.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NWS
The primary concerns for NWS are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NWS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
NWS is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
BIDU generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NWS scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100). 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.
News Corp B
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ENTERTAINMENT · USA
News Corporation is an American mass media and publishing company operating across digital real estate information, news media, book publishing, and cable television.
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