Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBrunswick Corporation (BC)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
BC
Brunswick Corporation
$79.35
-0.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.17B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 18859% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $5.36B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -2.6%. BC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BC
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$130.43
$431.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-43.5%
Fair Value
$60.41
Current Price
$79.35
$18.94 premium
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
15.5% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of 4.0%
ROE of -7.7% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 39.5%
Currently unprofitable
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 : BC
The strongest argument for BC centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.65 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 : BC
The primary concerns for BC are Operating Margin, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while BC is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.38 — expect wider price swings.
BC is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
BC generates stronger free cash flow (84M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Brunswick Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
Brunswick Corporation designs, manufactures and markets recreational products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Mettawa, Illinois.
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