Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBlackRock Inc (BLK)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
BLK
BlackRock Inc
$1,084.83
+1.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $165.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 3866% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $25.64B). BLK leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. BLK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BLK
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BLK.
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
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Strong operational efficiency at 35.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 27.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Moderate valuation
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BLK
The strongest argument for BLK centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 35.6%. Revenue growth of 27.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BLK
The primary concerns for BLK are P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
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 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
BLK is growing revenue faster at 27.0% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BLK scores higher overall (78/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 24.4% margins and 27.0% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% 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.
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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