PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:PDD • US7223041028
Current stock price
100.72 USD
-3.65 (-3.5%)
At close:
100.86 USD
+0.14 (+0.14%)
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This PDD fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. PDD Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year PDD was profitable.
- In the past year PDD had a positive cash flow from operations.
- PDD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years PDD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- PDD has a better Return On Assets (16.66%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- PDD's Return On Equity of 26.13% is amongst the best of the industry. PDD outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- PDD has a better Return On Invested Capital (19.72%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for PDD is significantly above the industry average of 9.15%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (25.13%) for PDD is well above the current ROIC(19.72%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.66% | ||
| ROE | 26.13% | ||
| ROIC | 19.72% |
ROA(3y)17.6%
ROA(5y)10.52%
ROE(3y)31.57%
ROE(5y)18.63%
ROIC(3y)25.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- PDD's Profit Margin of 24.43% is amongst the best of the industry. PDD outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- PDD's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- PDD has a better Operating Margin (22.10%) than 96.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of PDD has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 56.65%, PDD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- PDD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.43% | ||
| GM | 56.65% |
OM growth 3Y55.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y51.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.75%
GM growth 5Y-5.06%
2. PDD Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- PDD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for PDD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for PDD has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for PDD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.11 indicates that PDD is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.11, PDD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- PDD has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.11 |
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC8.44%
2.3 Liquidity
- PDD has a Current Ratio of 2.36. This indicates that PDD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 2.36, PDD is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 2.36 indicates that PDD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 2.36, PDD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 |
3. PDD Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- PDD shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.46%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 106.51% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- PDD shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 12.48%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 67.20% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.46%
EPS 3Y106.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.48%
Revenue growth 3Y61.24%
Revenue growth 5Y67.2%
Sales Q2Q%8.98%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.24% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, PDD will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6.6%
EPS Next 2Y3.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
EPS Next 5Y7.24%
Revenue Next Year9.17%
Revenue Next 2Y11.96%
Revenue Next 3Y12.04%
Revenue Next 5Y10.29%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. PDD Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 9.28, the valuation of PDD can be described as reasonable.
- PDD's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PDD is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PDD to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say PDD is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.82 indicates a rather cheap valuation of PDD.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, PDD is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.12. PDD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDD, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PDD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PDD is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- PDD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y3.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
5. PDD Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- PDD does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
PDD Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
100.72
-3.65 (-3.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/amc
Inst Owners32.8%
Inst Owner Change-1.43%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap142.99B
Revenue(TTM)418.54B
Net Income(TTM)102.27B
Analysts78.14
Price Target149.43 (48.36%)
Short Float %7.14%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)31.39%
Min EPS beat(2)23.91%
Max EPS beat(2)38.87%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)6.13%
Min EPS beat(4)-38.98%
Max EPS beat(4)38.87%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)23.66%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)28.68%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)52.14%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.37%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.59%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.37%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.27%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.85%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.7%
PT rev (1m)0.09%
PT rev (3m)1.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.82 | ||
| P/S | 2.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.52 | ||
| P/tB | 2.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.84 |
EPS(TTM)10.85
EY10.77%
EPS(NY)12.87
Fwd EY12.78%
FCF(TTM)11.49
FCFY11.41%
OCF(TTM)11.49
OCFY11.41%
SpS42.81
BVpS40.03
TBVpS40.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number98.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.66% | ||
| ROE | 26.13% | ||
| ROCE | 23.45% | ||
| ROIC | 19.72% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 22.1% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.43% | ||
| GM | 56.65% | ||
| FCFM | 26.85% |
ROA(3y)17.6%
ROA(5y)10.52%
ROE(3y)31.57%
ROE(5y)18.63%
ROIC(3y)25.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)29.87%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y55.36%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y51.14%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.75%
GM growth 5Y-5.06%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.68
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 118.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | 109.87% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.11 |
F-Score5
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC2.34
Cap/Depr(3y)30.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.91%
Profit Quality(3y)138.42%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.46%
EPS 3Y106.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%13.39%
EPS Next Y-6.6%
EPS Next 2Y3.55%
EPS Next 3Y7.59%
EPS Next 5Y7.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.48%
Revenue growth 3Y61.24%
Revenue growth 5Y67.2%
Sales Q2Q%8.98%
Revenue Next Year9.17%
Revenue Next 2Y11.96%
Revenue Next 3Y12.04%
Revenue Next 5Y10.29%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.1%
EBIT growth 3Y150.51%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-14.95%
EBIT Next 3Y8.85%
EBIT Next 5Y3.32%
FCF growth 1Y34.05%
FCF growth 3Y68.03%
FCF growth 5Y52.24%
OCF growth 1Y34.05%
OCF growth 3Y61.8%
OCF growth 5Y52.42%
PDD HOLDINGS INC / PDD Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to PDD.
What is the valuation status of PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) stock?
PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) is 9.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.52.
What is the expected EPS growth for PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) is expected to decline by -6.6% in the next year.