Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsHilton Worldwide Holdings Inc (HLT)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
HLT
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
$343.10
+1.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $75.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 20087% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $5.07B). HLT leads profitability with a 30.4% 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+
HLT
Buy62
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
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
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 30 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 57.4%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 35.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
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, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HLT
The strongest argument for HLT centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 30.4% and operating margin at 57.4%. Revenue growth of 11.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HLT
The primary concerns for HLT are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while HLT is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HLT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
HLT is growing revenue faster at 11.0% — sustainability is the question.
HLT generates stronger free cash flow (609M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100). 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.
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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