Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBlackRock Inc (BLK)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
BLK
BlackRock Inc
$981.35
+0.54%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $151.82B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 4099% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $24.22B). BLK leads profitability with a 22.9% profit margin vs 8.9%. BLK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. BLK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
BLK
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
-308.5%
Fair Value
$240.24
Current Price
$981.35
$741.11 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 36.7%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.4% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 31.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : BLK
The strongest argument for BLK centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.9% and operating margin at 36.7%. Revenue growth of 23.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BLK
The primary concerns for BLK are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while BLK is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BLK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
BLK is growing revenue faster at 23.4% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BLK scores higher overall (70/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 22.9% margins and 23.4% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
BlackRock Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · ASSET MANAGEMENT · USA
BlackRock, Inc. is an American multinational investment management corporation based in New York City.
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