Avery Dennison Corp (AVY)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
AVY
Avery Dennison Corp
$155.18
+1.26%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $12.18B
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 11267% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $9.01B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 7.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
AVY
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AVY.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.3% earnings growth
7.7% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : AVY
The strongest argument for AVY centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
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 : AVY
The primary concerns for AVY are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.65 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AVY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
AVY is growing revenue faster at 7.0% — sustainability is the question.
AVY generates stronger free cash flow (108M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGING & CONTAINERS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 57/100). 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.
Avery Dennison Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Avery Dennison Corporation is a multinational manufacturer and distributor of pressure-sensitive adhesive materials (such as self-adhesive labels), apparel branding labels and tags, RFID inlays, and specialty medical products. The company is headquartered in Glendale, California.
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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