Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
AEM
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
$192.07
+4.68%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $89.62B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 8438% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $11.91B). AEM leads profitability with a 37.5% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. AEM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 73/100 (B).
AEM
Strong Buy73
out of 100
Grade: B
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.7%
Fair Value
$415.12
Current Price
$192.07
$223.05 discount
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 38 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 64.7%
Revenue surging 60.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.0% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AEM
The strongest argument for AEM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 37.5% and operating margin at 64.7%. Revenue growth of 60.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AEM
The primary concerns for AEM are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AEM profiles as a growth stock while BABA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AEM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.61 — expect wider price swings.
AEM is growing revenue faster at 60.3% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AEM scores higher overall (73/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 37.5% margins and 60.3% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is engaged in the exploration, development and production of mineral properties in Canada, Sweden and Finland. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Visit Website →Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, also known as Alibaba Group and Alibaba.com, is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology. Founded on 28 June 1999 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, the company provides consumer-to-consumer (C2C), business-to-consumer (B2C), and business-to-business (B2B) sales services via web portals, as well as electronic payment services, shopping search engines and cloud computing services. It owns and operates a diverse portfolio of companies around the world in numerous business sectors.
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