Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsGreif Bros Corporation (GEF)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
GEF
Greif Bros Corporation
$63.59
+0.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 23912% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $4.26B). GEF leads profitability with a 24.4% profit margin vs 10.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
GEF
Buy60
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
-15.1%
Fair Value
$65.77
Current Price
$63.59
$2.18 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 0.5%
Earnings declined 67.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GEF
The strongest argument for GEF centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 24.4% and operating margin at 5.2%. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : GEF
The primary concerns for GEF are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while GEF is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
GEF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
GEF generates stronger free cash flow (60M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 60/100). 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.
Greif Bros Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Greif, Inc. produces and sells industrial packaging products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.
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