Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsNew York Times Company (NYT)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$121.66
-9.75%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $41.21B
NYT
New York Times Company
$76.88
+2.17%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 4378% more annual revenue ($128.70B vs $2.87B). NYT leads profitability with a 13.3% profit margin vs 1.0%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. NYT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BIDU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
NYT
Buy57
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
Earnings expanding 80.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.2%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.68 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NYT
The strongest argument for NYT centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : NYT
The primary concerns for NYT are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NYT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
NYT is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
BIDU generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NYT scores higher overall (57/100 vs 47/100) and 12.1% revenue growth. 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.
New York Times Company
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · PUBLISHING · USA
The New York Times Company provides news and information for readers and viewers on various platforms worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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