GME vs. PDD: GameStop vs. PDD Stock Comparison
This page compares GameStop (GME) with PDD (PDD) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -1.67% | -21.14% |
Risk
Drawdown
PDD (PDD) reports a negative beta of -0.02, suggesting inverse market sensitivity over the measurement window. That is uncommon for ordinary equities and can reflect commodity-linked or hedge-like exposure, but it can also come from statistical noise. GameStop (GME) has a non-negative beta of 1.75.
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 36.51% | 32.55% |
| Beta | 1.75 | -0.02 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 7.62M | 8.81M |
Company Profile
GameStop (GME) and PDD (PDD) both fall under the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group, but GME is classified in Specialty Retail while PDD is classified in Broadline Retail.
GameStop (GME) trades as ordinary local shares, while PDD (PDD) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Gamestop Corp. | PDD Holdings Inc. American Depositary Shares |
| Country/Region | United States | Ireland |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Specialty Retail | Broadline Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Computer & Electronics Retail | Broadline Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 9.77 billion USD | 116.09 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | February 13, 2002 | July 26, 2018 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | ADR |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
PDD (PDD) at 8.55 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while GameStop (GME) at 16.25 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for PDD, though growth and earnings durability still matter.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
16.25
- Max
- 54.29
- Q3
- 31.64
- Median
- 20.61
- GME
- 16.25
- Q1
- 12.78
- Min
- 1.13
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
8.55
- Max
- 54.29
- Q3
- 31.64
- Median
- 20.61
- Q1
- 12.78
- PDD
- 8.55
- Min
- 1.13
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
PDD (PDD) at 0.26 looks cheap on sales in the lower P/S ratio quartile, while GameStop (GME) at 2.62 looks rich in the upper quartile — a clear gap in price per dollar of revenue.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.62
- Max
- 3.65
- GME
- 2.62
- Q3
- 1.78
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.26
- Max
- 3.65
- Q3
- 1.78
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.28
- PDD
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.03
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
On P/B ratio, both GameStop (GME) at 1.79 and PDD (PDD) at 1.83 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.79
- Max
- 11.07
- Q3
- 5.11
- Median
- 2.24
- GME
- 1.79
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- -3.64
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.83
- Max
- 11.07
- Q3
- 5.11
- Median
- 2.24
- PDD
- 1.83
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- -3.64
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 16.25 | 8.55 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.62 | 0.26 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.79 | 1.83 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -12.91% | 61.71% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both GameStop (GME) at 14.10% and PDD (PDD) at 25.40% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
14.10%
- Max
- 63.82%
- Q3
- 31.67%
- GME
- 14.10%
- Median
- 12.96%
- Q1
- 4.89%
- Min
- -29.94%
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
25.40%
- Max
- 63.82%
- Q3
- 31.67%
- PDD
- 25.40%
- Median
- 12.96%
- Q1
- 4.89%
- Min
- -29.94%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
PDD (PDD) at 21.62% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s net margin range — and GameStop (GME) at 20.45% also retains a top-quartile share.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
20.45%
- GME
- 20.45%
- Max
- 20.45%
- Q3
- 8.75%
- Median
- 3.25%
- Q1
- 0.49%
- Min
- -11.15%
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
21.62%
- PDD
- 21.62%
- Max
- 20.45%
- Q3
- 8.75%
- Median
- 3.25%
- Q1
- 0.49%
- Min
- -11.15%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both GameStop (GME) at 16.61% and PDD (PDD) at 18.42% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
16.61%
- Max
- 23.15%
- GME
- 16.61%
- Q3
- 11.08%
- Median
- 4.61%
- Q1
- 1.68%
- Min
- -8.71%
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
18.42%
- Max
- 23.15%
- PDD
- 18.42%
- Q3
- 11.08%
- Median
- 4.61%
- Q1
- 1.68%
- Min
- -8.71%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 14.10% | 25.40% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.70% | 10.33% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 20.45% | 21.62% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 16.61% | 18.42% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 34.39% | 55.98% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | -5.05% | 9.65% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -15.08% | 49.00% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 133.33% | -11.79% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 45.15% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both GameStop (GME) at 12.40 and PDD (PDD) at 2.54 post current ratio above their industries’ typical mid-ranges — short-term liquidity appears comfortable, though unusually high readings can point to idle current assets.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
12.40
- GME
- 12.40
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.54
- Max
- 2.97
- PDD
- 2.54
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
PDD (PDD) at 0.01 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while GameStop (GME) at 0.74 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.74
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.09
- GME
- 0.74
- Q1
- 0.67
- Min
- 0.01
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.01
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.09
- Q1
- 0.67
- PDD
- 0.01
- Min
- 0.01
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 12.40 | 2.54 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.74 | 0.01 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -9.77 | -4.44 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither GameStop (GME) nor PDD (PDD) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 6.62%
- Q3
- 2.66%
- GME
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 6.62%
- Q3
- 2.66%
- PDD
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither GameStop (GME) nor PDD (PDD) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.46%
- GME
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
PDD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.46%
- PDD
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | GME | PDD |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |