Financial Comparison: Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Golden Energy Power (OTCMKTS:IGLDF)

Baidu (NASDAQ:BIDU) and Golden Energy Power (OTCMKTS:IGLDF) are both computer and technology companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations and institutional ownership.

Profitability

This table compares Baidu and Golden Energy Power’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Baidu	6.73%	6.54%	4.10%
Golden Energy Power	N/A	N/A	N/A

Volatility & Risk

Baidu has a beta of 0.44, meaning that its stock price is 56% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Golden Energy Power has a beta of 0.11, meaning that its stock price is 89% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation and Earnings

This table compares Baidu and Golden Energy Power”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Baidu	$132.85 billion	0.34	$3.26 billion	$3.01	43.11
Golden Energy Power	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Baidu has higher revenue and earnings than Golden Energy Power.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Baidu and Golden Energy Power, as provided by MarketBeat.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Baidu	1	6	14	2	2.74
Golden Energy Power	0	0	0	0	0.00

Baidu presently has a consensus price target of $146.11, indicating a potential upside of 12.59%. Given Baidu’s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Baidu is more favorable than Golden Energy Power.

Summary

Baidu beats Golden Energy Power on 9 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Baidu

Baidu, Inc. engages in the provision of internet search services in China. It operates through two segments: Baidu Core and iQIYI. The company offers Baidu App to access search, feed, and other services using mobile devices; Baidu Search to access its search and other services; Baidu Feed that provides users with personalized timeline based on their demographics and interests; Baidu Health that helps users to find the doctor and hospital for healthcare needs; and Haokan, a short video app. It also provides Baidu Knows, an online community where users can ask questions to other users; Baidu Wiki; Baidu Experience; Baidu Post; ERNIE Bot, conversational AI bot; Baidu Wenku; Baidu Maps, a voice-enabled mobile app that provides travel-related services; Baidu Drive; Baijiahao; and DuerOS, a smart assistant platform. In addition, it offers online marketing services, which include pay for performance, an auction-based services that allow customers to bid for priority placement of paid sponsored links and reach users who search for information related to their products or services; other marketing services that include display-based marketing services and other online marketing services based on performance criteria other than cost per click; mobile ecosystem, a portfolio of apps, including Baidu App, Haokan, and Baidu Post; various cloud services and solutions, such as platform as a service, software as a service, and infrastructure as a service; self-driving services, including maps, automated valet parking, navigation pilot, electric vehicles, and robotaxi fleets, as well as Xiaodu smart devices. Further, the company provides iQIYI, an online entertainment service, including original and licensed content; other video content and membership; and online advertising services. It has strategic partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. The company was formerly known as Baidu.com, Inc. Baidu, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

About Golden Energy Power

Internet Gold – Golden Lines Ltd. does not have significant operations. Previously, it was engaged in the provision of telecommunications services in Israel. The company was incorporated in 1992 and is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel. Internet Gold – Golden Lines Ltd. is a subsidiary of Eurocom Communications Ltd.