Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsFord Motor Company (F)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$98.04
-1.51%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
F
Ford Motor Company
$12.25
-0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $49.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 456% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $187.97B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -3.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
F
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$98.04
$337.24 discount
Margin of Safety
-17.1%
Fair Value
$12.07
Current Price
$12.25
$0.18 premium
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 430.8% YoY
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
Operating margin of 1.9%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -20.7% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 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 Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 4.57 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 1.94 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100). 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.
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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