Baidu (NasdaqGS:BIDU) Valuation Check as It Doubles Down on Custom Energy-Efficient AI Chips

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Baidu (BIDU) is turning heads after pushing deeper into custom AI chips, aiming for higher performance and lower power use compared with off the shelf options, a strategic shift with clear competitive...

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See our latest analysis for Baidu. The chip push comes after a strong run, with Baidu’s share price delivering a roughly 15% 90 day gain and a 41.81% year to date share price return, even though its five year total shareholder return is still negative. This suggests momentum is rebuilding as investors reassess its long term AI optionality. If Baidu’s AI ambitions have your attention, it might be a good moment to explore other potential winners among high growth tech and AI stocks that could complement your watchlist. With earnings growing, a double digit discount to analyst targets, and a still depressed five year return, the key debate now is whether Baidu remains undervalued or if the market is already pricing in its AI driven upside. AdvertisementMost Popular Narrative Narrative: 20.2% Undervalued With Baidu last closing at $117.28 against a most popular narrative fair value of about $147, the narrative leans toward meaningful upside if its AI plan delivers.  The commercialization and global expansion of Apollo Go (autonomous driving) through capital efficient, asset light partnerships with Uber, Lyft, and major international markets introduces high margin, recurring revenue streams, successful execution could diversify income, support higher net margins, and unlock significant long term profit growth.  Read the complete narrative. Curious how steady top line growth, slimmer margins, and a richer future multiple can still justify a higher value than today? Explore the full narrative. Result: Fair Value of $147.03 (UNDERVALUED) Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts. However, delayed AI search monetization and intensifying competition in China’s cloud and mobile ecosystem could undermine Baidu’s margin recovery and long term growth story. Find out about the key risks to this Baidu narrative. Another View: Earnings Multiple Sends a Caution Signal While the narrative suggests Baidu is about 20% undervalued, the current 33.9x price to earnings ratio looks stretched against the US Interactive Media and Services average of 16.8x and even slightly above its 32.7x fair ratio. This hints at downside risk if sentiment cools. See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown. NasdaqGS:BIDU PE Ratio as at Dec 2025Simply Wall St performs a discounted cash flow (DCF) on every stock in the world every day (check out Baidu for example). We show the entire calculation in full. You can track the result in your watchlist or portfolio and be alerted when this changes, or use our stock screener to discover 918 undervalued stocks based on their cash flows. If you save a screener we even alert you when new companies match - so you never miss a potential opportunity.  Build Your Own Baidu Narrative If you are not fully aligned with this view or prefer to dive into the numbers yourself, you can craft a personalized narrative in just a few minutes, Do it your way. A great starting point for your Baidu research is our analysis highlighting 1 key reward and 2 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision. Looking for more investment ideas? Do not stop at a single opportunity. Let the Simply Wall St Screener point you toward other focused ideas that match the kind of edge you want.  Explore early stage growth stories by scanning these 3571 penny stocks with strong financials that pair tiny market caps with solid financial underpinnings. Increase your AI exposure with these 25 AI penny stocks that sit at the intersection of advanced models, scalable platforms, and real world demand. Consider income opportunities through these 14 dividend stocks with yields > 3% that combine elevated yields with business models designed for resilience.   This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data\n    and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your\n    financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data.\n    Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.\n    Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.Valuation is complex, but we're here to simplify it.Discover if Baidu might be undervalued or overvalued with our detailed analysis, featuring fair value estimates, potential risks, dividends, insider trades, and its financial condition.Access Free AnalysisHave feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. 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