Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDell Technologies Inc (DELL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.50
-0.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
DELL
Dell Technologies Inc
$211.64
+0.70%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $136.65B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 796% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $113.54B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 5.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. DELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
DELL
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$560.44
Current Price
$131.50
$428.94 discount
Margin of Safety
+80.8%
Fair Value
$644.85
Current Price
$211.64
$433.21 discount
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 44 in profit
Revenue surging 39.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 57.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
5.2% margin — thin
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 : DELL
The strongest argument for DELL centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.87 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 : DELL
The primary concerns for DELL are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while DELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DELL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
DELL is growing revenue faster at 39.5% — sustainability is the question.
DELL generates stronger free cash flow (4.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DELL scores higher overall (75/100 vs 50/100) and 39.5% 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.
Dell Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports information technology solutions, products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
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