Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsFord Motor Company (F)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$135.82
+3.13%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $336.63B
F
Ford Motor Company
$12.38
-0.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $49.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 443% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $187.27B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -4.4%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.82. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
F
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$135.82
$426.37 discount
Margin of Safety
+35.2%
Fair Value
$21.82
Current Price
$12.38
$9.44 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 172.7% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -20.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 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 1.71 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 47/100). F offers better value entry with a 35.2% margin of safety. 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.
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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