In the fast-paced and highly competitive business world of today, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry observers. In this article, we will conduct an extensive industry comparison, evaluating Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) in relation to its major competitors in the Interactive Media & Services industry. Through a detailed examination of key financial metrics, market standing, and growth prospects, our objective is to provide valuable insights and illuminate company's performance in the industry.
Baidu Background
Baidu is the largest internet search engine in China with 84% share of the search engine market in September 2021 per web analytics firm, Statcounter. The firm generated 72% of core revenue from online marketing services from its search engine in 2022. Outside its search engine, Baidu is a technology-driven company and its other major growth initiatives are artificial intelligence cloud, video streaming services, voice recognition technology, and autonomous driving.
Company | P/E | P/B | P/S | ROE | EBITDA (in billions) | Gross Profit (in billions) | Revenue Growth |
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Baidu Inc | 19.97 | 1.27 | 2.31 | 2.24% | $7.4 | $17.89 | 14.87% |
Alphabet Inc | 26.53 | 6.34 | 5.97 | 7.29% | $25.11 | $43.46 | 11.0% |
Meta Platforms Inc | 30.14 | 6.14 | 7.08 | 8.37% | $17.02 | $27.94 | 23.21% |
Kanzhun Ltd | 94.78 | 3.98 | 10.18 | 3.23% | $0.26 | $1.34 | 36.32% |
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc | 42 | 2.47 | 4.68 | 1.31% | $0.09 | $0.27 | 1.69% |
Yelp Inc | 36.30 | 4.23 | 2.56 | 8.04% | $0.06 | $0.32 | 11.73% |
Ziff Davis Inc | 65.40 | 1.67 | 2.23 | -1.69% | $0.03 | $0.29 | -0.26% |
Weibo Corp | 7.11 | 0.88 | 1.64 | 2.45% | $0.13 | $0.35 | -2.52% |
JOYY Inc | 9.99 | 0.51 | 1.51 | 3.01% | $0.15 | $0.2 | -8.18% |
CarGurus Inc | 28.97 | 3.31 | 2.65 | 3.15% | $0.04 | $0.16 | -48.55% |
Shutterstock Inc | 13.92 | 3.05 | 1.88 | 10.04% | $0.07 | $0.12 | 0.95% |
Hello Group Inc | 5.55 | 0.86 | 0.83 | 5.33% | $0.79 | $1.32 | 0.88% |
Cars.com Inc | 10.74 | 2.59 | 1.91 | 0.94% | $0.04 | $0.14 | 5.92% |
Average | 30.95 | 3.0 | 3.59 | 4.29% | $3.65 | $6.33 | 2.68% |