Autoliv Inc (ALV)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ALV
Autoliv Inc
$116.17
+0.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $8.48B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.50
-0.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 9152% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $10.99B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 6.5%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. ALV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
ALV
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-4.5%
Fair Value
$121.09
Current Price
$116.17
$4.92 premium
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$560.44
Current Price
$131.50
$428.94 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
6.5% margin — thin
Earnings declined 12.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ALV
The strongest argument for ALV centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ALV
The primary concerns for ALV are Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ALV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
ALV is growing revenue faster at 6.8% — sustainability is the question.
ALV generates stronger free cash flow (-161M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ALV scores higher overall (60/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Autoliv Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Autoliv, Inc. develops, manufactures and supplies automotive security systems for the automotive industry in Europe, America, China, Japan and the rest of Asia. The company is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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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