Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBall Corporation (BALL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
BALL
Ball Corporation
$60.29
-1.86%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 7625% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $13.16B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 6.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BALL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BALL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+29.2%
Fair Value
$95.14
Current Price
$60.29
$34.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 81.1% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.2% revenue growth
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
6.9% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : BALL
The strongest argument for BALL centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BALL
The primary concerns for BALL are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while BALL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BALL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.14 — expect wider price swings.
BALL is growing revenue faster at 16.2% — sustainability is the question.
BALL generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BALL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 50/100) and 16.2% 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.
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.
Ball Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products to the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
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