Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDeere & Company (DE)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
DE
Deere & Company
$577.99
-0.86%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $157.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 2076% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $46.73B). DE leads profitability with a 10.3% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. DE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
-379.7%
Fair Value
$120.50
Current Price
$577.99
$457.49 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
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 24.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : DE
The strongest argument for DE centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DE
The primary concerns for DE are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
DE is growing revenue faster at 13.0% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
DE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100) and 13.0% revenue growth. 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.
Deere & Company
INDUSTRIALS · FARM & HEAVY CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY · USA
John Deere is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural, construction, and forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains (axles, transmissions, gearboxes) used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.
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