Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
HLT
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
$314.50
-2.74%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $71.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 19468% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $5.20B). HLT leads profitability with a 29.7% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. HLT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
HLT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$130.43
$431.76 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HLT.
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
Revenue surging 175.8% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : HLT
The strongest argument for HLT centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.7% and operating margin at 23.1%. Revenue growth of 175.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : HLT
The primary concerns for HLT are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 48.1x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while HLT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
HLT is growing revenue faster at 175.8% — sustainability is the question.
HLT generates stronger free cash flow (151M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HLT scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 29.7% margins and 175.8% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., formerly Hilton Hotels Corporation, is an American multinational hospitality company that manages and franchises a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts.
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