Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsGraphic Packaging Holding Company (GPK)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
GPK
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
$9.60
-1.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 11699% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $8.62B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 5.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. GPK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
GPK
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+69.1%
Fair Value
$40.19
Current Price
$9.60
$30.59 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.4% revenue growth
5.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : GPK
The strongest argument for GPK centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GPK
The primary concerns for GPK are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GPK carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
GPK generates stronger free cash flow (407M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GPK scores higher overall (53/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% margin of safety. 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.
Graphic Packaging Holding Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Graphic Packaging Holding Company, offers paper packaging solutions for food, beverage, food service and other consumer products companies. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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