36Kr Holdings Inc (KRKR)vsTrade Desk Inc (TTD)
KRKR
36Kr Holdings Inc
$2.73
+2.35%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $5.17M
TTD
Trade Desk Inc
$19.53
-1.11%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $9.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Trade Desk Inc generates 1203% more annual revenue ($2.97B vs $227.94M). TTD leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 4.9%. TTD trades at a lower P/E of 21.9x. TTD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
KRKR
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
TTD
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
4.7% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.9% margin — thin
Earnings declined 20.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KRKR
The strongest argument for KRKR centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TTD
The strongest argument for TTD centers on Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.91 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : KRKR
The primary concerns for KRKR are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap. A P/E of 65.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : TTD
The primary concerns for TTD are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TTD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
TTD is growing revenue faster at 11.8% — sustainability is the question.
TTD generates stronger free cash flow (279M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TTD scores higher overall (56/100 vs 42/100) and 11.8% 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.
36Kr Holdings Inc
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · China
36Kr Holdings Inc. provides business content and services to participants of the new economy in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
Trade Desk, Inc. is a technology company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Ventura, California.
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