Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsPinterest Inc (PINS)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$121.66
-9.75%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $41.21B
PINS
Pinterest Inc
$21.42
-0.79%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $11.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 2842% more annual revenue ($128.70B vs $4.37B). PINS leads profitability with a 7.6% profit margin vs 1.0%. PINS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.31. PINS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
BIDU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
PINS
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BIDU.
Margin of Safety
+66.4%
Fair Value
$56.74
Current Price
$21.42
$35.32 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
17.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.2%
7.6% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 84.6%
Operating margin of -3.3%
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 : PINS
The strongest argument for PINS centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : PINS
The primary concerns for PINS are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 42.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU profiles as a value stock while PINS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
PINS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
PINS is growing revenue faster at 17.8% — sustainability is the question.
BIDU generates stronger free cash flow (2.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PINS scores higher overall (50/100 vs 47/100) and 17.8% revenue growth. 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.
Pinterest Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION · USA
Pinterest, Inc. provides a visual discovery engine in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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