Baidu Inc. ADS (BIDU) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 28/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
As of 2026-11-02, Baidu Inc. ADS (NASDAQ: BIDU) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 28/100 at a spot price of $76.40 (-2.86% 1D, market cap $26.76B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, BIDU ranks #631 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), BIDU carries a Roarable E (28/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 33.5x, gross margin of 43.9%, and ROIC of -1.5%. By comparison, ZM (Zoom Communications Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 15.0x, ROIC 9.4%, cap $28.50B) and BSP (Bending Spoons S.p.A.) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 14.9%, cap $32.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZM leads on earnings multiple (15.0x) while BSP leads on capital efficiency (14.9% ROIC).
Per BIDU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001329099), Baidu Inc. ADS generated $18.46B in revenue (+1.2% YoY), $799.0M in net income, and -$2.16B in free cash flow against $64.23B in total assets and $10.26B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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Altman Z-Score 1.68 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±4.6% realized swing band)
Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 16 pts on the table
While BIDU currently carries a cautious 28/100 (E) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($86.83) and Max Pain ($80.22) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $173.57.
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.92% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
Baidu Inc. ADS (BIDU) dropped -2.86% to $76.40, trading at 2% of its 52-week range ($75.8 – $165.3). Stretched risk/reward at 34x P/E (-2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
vs. +1.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Baidu Inc. ADS (BIDU) ranks #631 by composite RQD confidence (28/100, grade E) and #96 by equity capitalization ($26.76B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ZM leads on earnings valuation at 15.0x trailing P/E, while BSP leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 14.9% ROIC and — gross margin. ZM currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 76/100 (B+) compared with BIDU at 28/100 (E).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIDU
ACTIVE
Baidu Inc. ADS | E | 28/100 | 33.5x | 43.9% | -1.5% | -2.86% | $26.76B | Benchmark Subject |
| ZM Zoom Communications Inc. | B+ | 76/100 | 15.0x | 77.0% | 9.4% | -2.21% | $28.50B | /zm-vs-bidu → |
| BSP Bending Spoons S.p.A. | B+ | 76/100 | 21.7x | — | 14.9% | -2.69% | $32.49B | /bsp-vs-bidu → |
| NBIS Nebius Group N.V. (Class A) | D- | 37/100 | — | 68.6% | -9.6% | -10.38% | $46.76B | /nbis-vs-bidu → |
| TEM Tempus AI Inc. | D | 45/100 | — | — | -17.7% | -7.22% | $14.13B | /tem-vs-bidu → |
In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Baidu Inc. ADS (BIDU) reported GAAP revenue of $18.46B (+1.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $18.24B , and -2.6% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $799.0M, operating cash flow of -$431.0M, and free cash flow of -$2.16B (-220.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, BIDU closed FY2025 with $64.23B in total assets against $10.26B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.68, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $18.46B | $799.0M | -$431.0M | -$2.16B | $64.23B | $10.26B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $18.24B | $3.25B | $2.91B | $1.79B | $58.61B | $8.89B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $18.96B | $2.86B | $5.16B | $4.30B | $22.75B | $5.32B |
As of 2026-11-02, Baidu Inc. ADS (NASDAQ: BIDU) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 28/100 at a spot price of $76.40 (-2.86% 1D, market cap $26.76B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 3/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 5/20, Executive Insider Alignment 10/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 5/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, BIDU ranks #631 in composite RQD confidence.
Within the Technology sector (Computer Software: Programming Data Processing), BIDU carries a Roarable E (28/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 33.5x, gross margin of 43.9%, and ROIC of -1.5%. By comparison, ZM (Zoom Communications Inc.) holds a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 15.0x, ROIC 9.4%, cap $28.50B) and BSP (Bending Spoons S.p.A.) posts a B+ grade (76/100 RQD, P/E 21.7x, ROIC 14.9%, cap $32.49B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZM leads on earnings multiple (15.0x) while BSP leads on capital efficiency (14.9% ROIC).
Per BIDU's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001329099), Baidu Inc. ADS generated $18.46B in revenue (+1.2% YoY), $799.0M in net income, and -$2.16B in free cash flow against $64.23B in total assets and $10.26B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
BIDU last traded at $76.40 (-2.86% on volume of 2,599,062 shares), positioning the stock -12.01% below its 50-day simple moving average ($86.83) and -32.84% below its 200-day simple moving average ($113.75). Across its 52-week range of $75.80 to $165.30, BIDU sits at the 0.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 38.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.6% ($72.89 to $79.91).
Why BIDU Stock dropped -2.86% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at 34x P/E (-2% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
Per the Roarable RQD rating, BIDU scores 28 out of 100, graded E ("Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid"). The five pillars, each scored out of 20, are:
Implications for a prospective investor: the rating is driven primarily by weak operating cash generation and negative ROIC, with forensic balance-sheet metrics as a partial offset. Upside drivers would need to come from a return to positive operating income and cash flow; the source data does not establish that path. Valuation carries a tradeoff: trailing P/E of 33.5 and forward P/E of 31.2 are paired with negative operating margin, so earnings-based multiples rest on net income that is not matched by operating profit in the source data. Second-order risk comes from the active securities-litigation coverage in the news feed, which the source data flags as risk-watch items.
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $18458.0M | $-833.0M | $799.0M | N/A | $-2157.0M | $3519.0M | $10259.1M |
| FY 2024 | $18238.0M | $2914.0M | $3255.0M | N/A | $1795.0M | $3402.0M | $8888.0M |
| FY 2023 | $18958.0M | $3078.0M | $2861.0M | N/A | $4303.9M | N/A | $5323.4M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue was broadly flat across the three reported years, moving from $18958.0M to $18238.0M and then $18458.0M. Operating income swung from $3078.0M to $2914.0M to $-833.0M, while net income was $799.0M in FY 2025 against $3255.0M in FY 2024. Per the market data section, operating margin is -4.5%, net margin is 4.3%, and ROIC is -1.5%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.68 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9. Debt rose from $5323.4M to $10259.1M over the period, and Debt/Equity is 0.25 per the RQD forensic balance-sheet pillar.
Per the recent news and catalysts section, the feed contains six items, three of which are RISK WATCH or YELLOW-flagged market wire entries and one tagged CATALYST:
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Welcome to the BIDU (Baidu Inc. ADS) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 28/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on valuation multiple compression (33.5x trailing P/E). Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on BIDU, but look at what you are paying: 33.5x trailing P/E with 43.9% gross margins. Unless Baidu Inc. ADS expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on BIDU, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Computer Software: Programming Data Processing and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $78.65 (52-wk range $75.80 - $165.30), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.
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