Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsFord Motor Company (F)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $310.62B
F
Ford Motor Company
$14.90
-2.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $64.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 439% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $189.86B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -3.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
F
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
-15.7%
Fair Value
$12.21
Current Price
$14.90
$2.69 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 430.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -16.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.20 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while F is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
F is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (-1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "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.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
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