Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares (ATAT)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ATAT
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
$37.86
+1.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.23B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 10285% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $9.79B). ATAT leads profitability with a 16.6% profit margin vs 8.9%. ATAT trades at a lower P/E of 22.3x. ATAT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
ATAT
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+68.3%
Fair Value
$123.70
Current Price
$37.86
$85.84 discount
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 50 in profit
Revenue surging 33.8% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 27.2%
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.9x book value
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATAT
The strongest argument for ATAT centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.6% and operating margin at 27.2%. Revenue growth of 33.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ATAT
The primary concerns for ATAT are Price/Book.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATAT profiles as a growth stock while BABA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATAT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
ATAT is growing revenue faster at 33.8% — sustainability is the question.
ATAT generates stronger free cash flow (568M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ATAT scores higher overall (74/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 16.6% margins and 33.8% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited American Depositary Shares
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited, operates a chain of hotels in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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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