BAIDU INC - SPON ADR (BIDU) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:BIDUUS0567521085

Current stock price

108.12 USD
-1.79 (-1.63%)
At close:
108.25 USD
+0.13 (+0.12%)
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This BIDU fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. BIDU Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • BIDU had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year BIDU has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years BIDU has been profitable.
  • BIDU had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
BIDU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFBIDU Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of 1.89%, BIDU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIDU's Return On Equity of 3.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. BIDU outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
  • BIDU has a Return On Invested Capital (2.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • BIDU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.19%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.10%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.89%
ROE 3.18%
ROIC 2.88%
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)3.17%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)5.34%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)3.91%
BIDU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICBIDU Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 6.45%, BIDU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • BIDU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • BIDU's Operating Margin of 9.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIDU outperforms 72.46% of its industry peers.
  • BIDU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 44.68%, BIDU is not doing good in the industry: 68.12% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • BIDU's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.81%
PM (TTM) 6.45%
GM 44.68%
OM growth 3Y-14.54%
OM growth 5Y-11.11%
PM growth 3Y-8.4%
PM growth 5Y-27.01%
GM growth 3Y-7.03%
GM growth 5Y-7.31%
BIDU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsBIDU Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. BIDU Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), BIDU is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BIDU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for BIDU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • BIDU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
BIDU Yearly Shares OutstandingBIDU Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M
BIDU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsBIDU Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100B 200B 300B 400B

2.2 Solvency

  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that BIDU is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • BIDU has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC4.26%
BIDU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFBIDU Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.3 Liquidity

  • BIDU has a Current Ratio of 1.91. This is a normal value and indicates that BIDU is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • BIDU has a Current ratio (1.91) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.91 indicates that BIDU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.91, BIDU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.62% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1.91
BIDU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesBIDU Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B

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3. BIDU Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for BIDU have decreased strongly by -29.89% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, BIDU shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -3.39% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -3.04% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, BIDU shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.89%
EPS 3Y-3.12%
EPS 5Y-3.39%
EPS Q2Q%-44.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.81%
Sales Q2Q%-4.06%

3.2 Future

  • BIDU is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.96% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, BIDU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.67%
EPS Next 3Y11.59%
EPS Next 5Y23.96%
Revenue Next Year3.5%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
BIDU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesBIDU Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 50B 100B 150B
BIDU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesBIDU Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 20 40 60 80 100

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4. BIDU Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.88 indicates a correct valuation of BIDU.
  • 68.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIDU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.88. BIDU is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.90 indicates a correct valuation of BIDU.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, BIDU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIDU to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say BIDU is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.88
Fwd PE 12.9
BIDU Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsBIDU Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
BIDU Per share dataBIDU EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y11.67%
EPS Next 3Y11.59%

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5. BIDU Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • No dividends for BIDU!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

BIDU Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

BAIDU INC - SPON ADR

NASDAQ:BIDU (3/27/2026, 8:02:31 PM)

After market: 108.25 +0.13 (+0.12%)

108.12

-1.79 (-1.63%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryInteractive Media & Services
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-19
Inst Owners20.31%
Inst Owner Change-3.8%
Ins Owners3.18%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap37.91B
Revenue(TTM)129.08B
Net Income(TTM)8.41B
Analysts81.54
Price Target168.22 (55.59%)
Short Float %20.03%
Short Ratio2.24
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)20.61%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(2)42.58%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)27.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(4)45.24%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)19.8%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)20.56%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)27.33%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.45%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.95%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.58%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.23%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.15%
PT rev (1m)1.41%
PT rev (3m)12.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.74%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.64%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.88
Fwd PE 12.9
P/S 2.01
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.99
P/tB 1.29
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)7.79
EY7.2%
EPS(NY)8.38
Fwd EY7.75%
FCF(TTM)-1.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.35
OCFYN/A
SpS53.84
BVpS109.17
TBVpS83.8
PEG (NY)1.84
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number138.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.89%
ROE 3.18%
ROCE 3.55%
ROIC 2.88%
ROICexc 4.37%
ROICexgc 5.85%
OM 9.81%
PM (TTM) 6.45%
GM 44.68%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)3.17%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)5.34%
ROIC(3y)4.19%
ROIC(5y)3.91%
ROICexc(3y)7.79%
ROICexc(5y)7.87%
ROICexgc(3y)10.52%
ROICexgc(5y)10.97%
ROCE(3y)5.2%
ROCE(5y)4.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-25.2%
ROICexc growth 3Y-28.58%
ROICexc growth 5Y-22.72%
OM growth 3Y-14.54%
OM growth 5Y-11.11%
PM growth 3Y-8.4%
PM growth 5Y-27.01%
GM growth 3Y-7.03%
GM growth 5Y-7.31%
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.29
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1.91
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score1
WACC4.26%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.89%
EPS 3Y-3.12%
EPS 5Y-3.39%
EPS Q2Q%-44.94%
EPS Next Y7.56%
EPS Next 2Y11.67%
EPS Next 3Y11.59%
EPS Next 5Y23.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y1.44%
Revenue growth 5Y3.81%
Sales Q2Q%-4.06%
Revenue Next Year3.5%
Revenue Next 2Y5.5%
Revenue Next 3Y5.79%
Revenue Next 5Y6.91%
EBIT growth 1Y-43.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.31%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.72%
EBIT Next Year65.64%
EBIT Next 3Y31.33%
EBIT Next 5Y39.66%
FCF growth 1Y-111.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-111.07%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

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