Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsOpera Ltd (OPRA)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$112.18
-9.75%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $38.03B
OPRA
Opera Ltd
$19.81
-2.68%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 19763% more annual revenue ($128.70B vs $647.94M). OPRA leads profitability with a 17.7% profit margin vs 1.0%. OPRA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BIDU
Hold50
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 2.7B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.2%
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 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : OPRA
The strongest argument for OPRA centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.7% and operating margin at 17.3%. Revenue growth of 23.2% 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 : OPRA
The primary concerns for OPRA are Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU profiles as a value stock while OPRA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OPRA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
OPRA is growing revenue faster at 23.2% — sustainability is the question.
BIDU generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OPRA scores higher overall (61/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 17.7% margins and 23.2% 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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