PDD HOLDINGS INC (PDD)

US7223041028 - ADR

125.79  -1.76 (-1.38%)

After market: 125.56 -0.23 (-0.18%)

Fundamental Rating

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Overall PDD gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated PDD against 34 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making PDD a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. PDD is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination. These ratings could make PDD a good candidate for growth and quality investing.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PDD had positive earnings in the past year.
PDD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: PDD reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years PDD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.

1.2 Ratios

PDD has a Return On Assets of 17.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PDD outperforms 96.97% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 32.06%, PDD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.88% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of PDD (25.64%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PDD is significantly above the industry average of 11.22%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (25.64%) for PDD is above the 3 year average (17.97%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 17.25%
ROE 32.06%
ROIC 25.64%
ROA(3y)11.61%
ROA(5y)4.23%
ROE(3y)23.06%
ROE(5y)5.8%
ROIC(3y)17.97%
ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 24.24%, PDD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
PDD's Operating Margin of 23.70% is amongst the best of the industry. PDD outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
PDD has a Gross Margin of 62.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. PDD outperforms 84.85% of its industry peers.
PDD's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 23.7%
PM (TTM) 24.24%
GM 62.96%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.34%
GM growth 5Y-4.16%

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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
PDD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

PDD has an Altman-Z score of 6.64. This indicates that PDD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
PDD has a Altman-Z score of 6.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. PDD outperforms 87.88% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PDD is 0.06, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PDD, only 0.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PDD (0.06) is better than 93.94% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that PDD is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.03, PDD is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.79% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.06
Altman-Z 6.64
ROIC/WACC3.47
WACC7.38%

2.3 Liquidity

PDD has a Current Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that PDD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
PDD has a better Current ratio (1.93) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.93 indicates that PDD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
PDD's Quick ratio of 1.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PDD outperforms 78.79% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.93

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

PDD shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 68.74%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, PDD shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 89.68%.
The Revenue has been growing by 79.96% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q107.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)89.68%
Revenue growth 3Y60.86%
Revenue growth 5Y79.96%
Revenue growth Q2Q123.21%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, PDD will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.98% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, PDD will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 24.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y37.9%
EPS Next 2Y35.53%
EPS Next 3Y30.98%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year58.61%
Revenue Next 2Y43.46%
Revenue Next 3Y35.53%
Revenue Next 5Y24.65%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of PDD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, PDD is valued a bit cheaper than 69.70% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of PDD to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.20), we can say PDD is valued slightly cheaper.
PDD is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.27.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of PDD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PDD is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.63. PDD is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.69
Fwd PE 14.27

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of PDD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PDD is cheaper than 78.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.86
EV/EBITDA N/A

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PDD's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of PDD may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as PDD's earnings are expected to grow with 30.98% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.52
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y35.53%
EPS Next 3Y30.98%

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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 (4/25/2024, 5:01:54 PM)

After market: 125.56 -0.23 (-0.18%)

125.79

-1.76 (-1.38%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
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ROA 17.25%
ROE 32.06%
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OM 23.7%
PM (TTM) 24.24%
GM 62.96%
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Debt/Equity 0.03
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Current Ratio 1.93
Quick Ratio 1.93
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