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PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:PDD - Nasdaq - US7223041028 - ADR - Currency: USD

110.92  +4.95 (+4.67%)

After market: 111.4 +0.48 (+0.43%)

Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to PDD. PDD was compared to 31 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. PDD has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. PDD is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! With these ratings, PDD could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PDD had positive earnings in the past year.
PDD had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years PDD 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
PDD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPDD 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 0 20B 40B 60B 80B 100B

1.2 Ratios

PDD has a Return On Assets of 22.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PDD outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 35.89%, PDD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.32% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 28.81%, PDD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
PDD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 25.13%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.80%.
The 3 year average ROIC (25.13%) for PDD is below the current ROIC(28.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.26%
ROE 35.89%
ROIC 28.81%
ROA(3y)17.6%
ROA(5y)10.52%
ROE(3y)31.57%
ROE(5y)18.63%
ROIC(3y)25.13%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PDD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPDD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.55%, PDD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of PDD has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.53%, PDD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
PDD's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 60.92%, PDD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
PDD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.53%
PM (TTM) 28.55%
GM 60.92%
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%
PDD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPDD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so PDD is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for PDD has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, PDD has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for PDD has been reduced compared to a year ago.
PDD Yearly Shares OutstandingPDD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
PDD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPDD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B 500B

2.2 Solvency

PDD has an Altman-Z score of 6.13. This indicates that PDD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PDD's Altman-Z score of 6.13 is amongst the best of the industry. PDD outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
PDD has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 6.13
ROIC/WACC3.76
WACC7.66%
PDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPDD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that PDD has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.21, PDD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.65% of the companies in the same industry.
PDD has a Quick Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that PDD is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PDD has a better Quick ratio (2.21) than 93.55% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.21
Quick Ratio 2.21
PDD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPDD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100B 200B 300B 400B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 78.54% over the past year.
PDD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 106.51% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 59.04% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, PDD shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 67.20% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)78.54%
EPS 3Y106.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%16.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.04%
Revenue growth 3Y61.24%
Revenue growth 5Y67.2%
Sales Q2Q%24.45%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.36% 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 13.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.25%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y15.35%
EPS Next 5Y5.36%
Revenue Next Year19.16%
Revenue Next 2Y18.96%
Revenue Next 3Y17.3%
Revenue Next 5Y13.52%

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.
PDD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPDD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 200B 400B 600B
PDD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPDD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 20 40 60 80 100

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.76, the valuation of PDD can be described as very reasonable.
83.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PDD, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PDD is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.22, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.01, the valuation of PDD can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PDD indicates a rather cheap valuation: PDD is cheaper than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.86. PDD is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.76
Fwd PE 9.01
PDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPDD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
PDD Per share dataPDD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PDD's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PDD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PDD's earnings are expected to grow with 15.35% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y15.35%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PDD does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

PDD HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:PDD (5/2/2025, 8:16:48 PM)

After market: 111.4 +0.48 (+0.43%)

110.92

+4.95 (+4.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)03-20 2025-03-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-20 2025-05-20/bmo
Inst Owners31.47%
Inst Owner Change14.08%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap157.47B
Analysts80.91
Price Target157.97 (42.42%)
Short Float %7.04%
Short Ratio2.07
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
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)-3.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.97%
Max EPS beat(2)0.7%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)28.92%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.97%
Max EPS beat(4)103.72%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)40.12%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)53.94%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)157.46%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.17%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.61%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)8.93%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)10.58%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.72%
PT rev (1m)2.59%
PT rev (3m)2.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.54%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.63%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.76
Fwd PE 9.01
P/S 2.91
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.65
P/tB 3.65
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)11.37
EY10.25%
EPS(NY)12.31
Fwd EY11.1%
FCF(TTM)N/A
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)N/A
OCFYN/A
SpS38.15
BVpS30.35
TBVpS30.35
PEG (NY)1.18
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 22.26%
ROE 35.89%
ROCE 34.24%
ROIC 28.81%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 27.53%
PM (TTM) 28.55%
GM 60.92%
FCFM N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-ScoreN/A
Asset Turnover0.78
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
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 2.21
Quick Ratio 2.21
Altman-Z 6.13
F-ScoreN/A
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC3.76
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)78.54%
EPS 3Y106.51%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%16.34%
EPS Next Y8.25%
EPS Next 2Y14.69%
EPS Next 3Y15.35%
EPS Next 5Y5.36%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)59.04%
Revenue growth 3Y61.24%
Revenue growth 5Y67.2%
Sales Q2Q%24.45%
Revenue Next Year19.16%
Revenue Next 2Y18.96%
Revenue Next 3Y17.3%
Revenue Next 5Y13.52%
EBIT growth 1Y84.71%
EBIT growth 3Y150.51%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year8.16%
EBIT Next 3Y17.79%
EBIT Next 5Y4.33%
FCF growth 1YN/A
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1YN/A
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A