Baidu Inc (BIDU)vsQuinStreet Inc (QNST)
BIDU
Baidu Inc
$91.40
+0.89%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $33.74B
QNST
QuinStreet Inc
$18.38
+1.94%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $1.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Baidu Inc generates 9741% more annual revenue ($127.31B vs $1.29B). QNST leads profitability with a 6.3% profit margin vs -2.9%. BIDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. QNST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
BIDU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
QNST
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Revenue surging 42.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 559.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
6.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BIDU
The strongest argument for BIDU centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : QNST
The strongest argument for QNST centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 42.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.13 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BIDU
The primary concerns for BIDU are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : QNST
The primary concerns for QNST are Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BIDU profiles as a turnaround stock while QNST is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
QNST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
QNST is growing revenue faster at 42.7% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
QNST scores higher overall (73/100 vs 47/100) and 42.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
QuinStreet Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
QuinStreet, Inc., an online performance marketing company, offers client acquisition services for its clients in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Foster City, California.
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