Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsOpera Ltd (OPRA)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$87.33
-0.85%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $30.71B
OPRA
Opera Ltd
$17.65
-0.28%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 18541% more annual revenue ($127.31B vs $682.99M). OPRA leads profitability with a 18.5% profit margin vs -2.9%. OPRA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BIDU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
OPRA
Buy61
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 3.4B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 76.5% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.6% year-over-year
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
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OPRA
The strongest argument for OPRA centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 16.4%. Revenue growth of 24.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : OPRA
The primary concerns for OPRA are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU profiles as a turnaround stock while OPRA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPRA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
OPRA is growing revenue faster at 24.6% — sustainability is the question.
BIDU generates stronger free cash flow (3.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OPRA scores higher overall (61/100 vs 47/100), backed by strong 18.5% margins and 24.6% 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.
Opera Ltd
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Opera Limited, provides web browsers for mobile and PC.
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