Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBanco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (BBVA)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
BBVA
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
$21.35
-0.42%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $116.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 3113% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $31.65B). BBVA leads profitability with a 33.2% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. BBVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
BBVA
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Margin of Safety
+22.8%
Fair Value
$31.19
Current Price
$21.35
$9.84 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 50.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.3% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : BBVA
The strongest argument for BBVA centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.2% and operating margin at 50.9%.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BBVA
The primary concerns for BBVA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBVA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BBVA scores higher overall (65/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 33.2% margins. 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.
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.
Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR
FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA provides retail banking, wholesale banking, asset management and private banking services. The company is headquartered in Bilbao, Spain.
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