Aptiv PLC (APTV)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
APTV
Aptiv PLC
$68.60
-5.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.40B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 4855% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $20.66B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 1.8%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
APTV
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+23.1%
Fair Value
$108.86
Current Price
$68.60
$40.26 discount
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APTV
The strongest argument for APTV centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : APTV
The primary concerns for APTV are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 40.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APTV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
APTV is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
APTV generates stronger free cash flow (-362M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 54/100). APTV offers better value entry with a 23.1% 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.
Aptiv PLC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Aptiv plc is an auto parts company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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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