Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsCooper Stnd (CPS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
CPS
Cooper Stnd
$29.32
-5.08%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $548.46M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 36987% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $2.76B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -1.4%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CPS
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Margin of Safety
-6.3%
Fair Value
$33.67
Current Price
$29.32
$4.35 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CPS
The strongest argument for CPS centers on Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CPS
The primary concerns for CPS are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while CPS is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CPS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.00 — expect wider price swings.
CPS is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
CPS generates stronger free cash flow (-93M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 39/100). 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.
Cooper Stnd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., through its subsidiary Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., designs, manufactures and sells sealing, fuel supply and brake and fluid transfer systems worldwide. The company is headquartered in Northville, Michigan.
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