Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsH&R Block Inc (HRB)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
HRB
H&R Block Inc
$45.12
+0.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.56B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 26386% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $3.95B). HRB leads profitability with a 18.6% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. HRB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
HRB
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-62.9%
Fair Value
$27.71
Current Price
$45.12
$17.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 68 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 32.9%
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
3.0% revenue growth
4.5% earnings growth
Trading at 47.5x book value
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HRB
The strongest argument for HRB centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.6% and operating margin at 32.9%. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : HRB
The primary concerns for HRB are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Price/Book. Debt-to-equity of 17.89 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
HRB generates stronger free cash flow (237M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
HRB scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 18.6% margins. BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% 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.
H&R Block Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
H&R Block, Inc., provides services and products for assisted preparation of income tax returns and self-preparation of income tax returns (DIY) to the general public, primarily in the United States, Canada and Australia. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.
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