In the world of growth stocks, NASDAQ:BIDU shines as a value proposition.

Uncover the potential of BAIDU INC - SPON ADR (NASDAQ:BIDU), a growth stock that our stock screener found to be reasonably priced. NASDAQ:BIDU is excelling in growth aspects, maintaining a healthy financial position, and still offers an attractive valuation. We'll examine each aspect in detail.

Growth Insights: NASDAQ:BIDU

A key component of ChartMill's stock assessment is the Growth Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse growth factors, such as EPS and revenue growth, considering both past performance and future projections. NASDAQ:BIDU has received a 7 out of 10:

• The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 34.36% over the past year.
• BIDU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.08% yearly.
• The Revenue is expected to grow by 62.98% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
• 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.

Valuation Examination for NASDAQ:BIDU

An integral part of ChartMill's stock analysis is the Valuation Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse valuation factors, including price to earnings and cash flows, while considering the stock's profitability and growth. NASDAQ:BIDU has received a 8 out of 10:

• With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.16, the valuation of BIDU can be described as very reasonable.
• 87.69% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than BIDU, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
• BIDU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.93.
• With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.43, the valuation of BIDU can be described as very reasonable.
• Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of BIDU indicates a rather cheap valuation: BIDU is cheaper than 87.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• BIDU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.16.
• Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BIDU indicates a rather cheap valuation: BIDU is cheaper than 95.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
• The decent profitability rating of BIDU may justify a higher PE ratio.
• A more expensive valuation may be justified as BIDU's earnings are expected to grow with 13.58% in the coming years.

Assessing Health Metrics for NASDAQ:BIDU

ChartMill employs a unique Health Rating system for all stocks. This rating, ranging from 0 to 10, is determined by analyzing various liquidity and solvency ratios. For NASDAQ:BIDU, the assigned 5 for health provides valuable insights:

• The Debt to FCF ratio of BIDU is 2.35, which is a good value as it means it would take BIDU, 2.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
• BIDU's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.35 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. BIDU outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
• A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that BIDU is not too dependend on debt financing.
• Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for BIDU, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
• A Current Ratio of 2.82 indicates that BIDU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• BIDU has a Quick Ratio of 2.82. This indicates that BIDU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.

What does the Profitability looks like for NASDAQ:BIDU

ChartMill assigns a Profitability Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different profitability ratios and margins, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NASDAQ:BIDU scores a 7 out of 10:

• BIDU has a better Return On Assets (5.37%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
• With an excellent Return On Equity value of 9.11%, BIDU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Return On Invested Capital of BIDU (4.47%) is better than 72.31% of its industry peers.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (4.47%) for BIDU is above the 3 year average (3.43%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• BIDU has a better Profit Margin (16.63%) than 86.15% of its industry peers.
• BIDU's Operating Margin of 15.87% is amongst the best of the industry. BIDU outperforms 83.08% of its industry peers.
• BIDU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.

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