Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsCrown Holdings Inc (CCK)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
CCK
Crown Holdings Inc
$99.02
-1.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 7883% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $12.74B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 5.7%. CCK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. CCK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
CCK
Strong Buy66
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
-38.5%
Fair Value
$80.53
Current Price
$99.02
$18.49 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
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
5.7% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Earnings declined 5.5%
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 : CCK
The strongest argument for CCK centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 12.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.64 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 : CCK
The primary concerns for CCK are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 1.99 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.75 — expect wider price swings.
CCK is growing revenue faster at 12.9% — sustainability is the question.
CCK generates stronger free cash flow (236M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CCK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100) and 12.9% 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.
Crown Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Crown Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells products and packaging equipment for consumer goods and industrial products in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Yardley, Pennsylvania.
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