Amazon.com Inc (AMZN)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
AMZN
Amazon.com Inc
$209.87
-0.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.31T
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$134.43
-1.57%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $326.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 41% more annual revenue ($1.01T vs $716.92B). BABA leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 10.8%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. AMZN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
AMZN
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-97.8%
Fair Value
$106.12
Current Price
$209.87
$103.75 premium
Margin of Safety
-195.1%
Fair Value
$51.61
Current Price
$134.43
$82.82 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 14.9B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Operating margin of 2.2%
Earnings declined 51.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AMZN
The strongest argument for AMZN centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AMZN
The primary concerns for AMZN are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AMZN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
AMZN is growing revenue faster at 13.6% — sustainability is the question.
AMZN generates stronger free cash flow (14.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
AMZN scores higher overall (59/100 vs 49/100) and 13.6% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
Amazon.com Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence. It is one of the Big Five companies in the U.S. information technology industry, along with Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook. The company has been referred to as one of the most influential economic and cultural forces in the world, as well as the world's most valuable brand.
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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