Elastic NV (ESTC)vsQuhuo Limited American Depository Shares (QH)
ESTC
Elastic NV
$75.11
+7.38%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $6.84B
QH
Quhuo Limited American Depository Shares
$4.53
-1.41%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $365.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Quhuo Limited American Depository Shares generates 45% more annual revenue ($2.53B vs $1.74B). ESTC leads profitability with a 21.1% profit margin vs -5.9%. ESTC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
ESTC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
QH
Avoid14
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.4%
Fair Value
$169.15
Current Price
$75.11
$94.04 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for QH.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
16.0% revenue growth
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -10.7% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -42.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.3%
Earnings declined 68.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ESTC
The strongest argument for ESTC centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 21.1% and operating margin at -3.5%. Revenue growth of 16.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : QH
The strongest argument for QH centers on Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bear Case : ESTC
The primary concerns for ESTC are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : QH
The primary concerns for QH are Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ESTC profiles as a growth stock while QH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
QH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
ESTC is growing revenue faster at 16.0% — sustainability is the question.
ESTC generates stronger free cash flow (150M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ESTC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 14/100), backed by strong 21.1% margins and 16.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Elastic NV
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Elastic NV, a search company, offers technology that enables users to search through structured and unstructured data for a variety of consumer and business applications. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · China
Quhuo Limited, operates an operational solutions platform for the workforce in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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