Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsInteractive Brokers Group Inc (IBKR)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
IBKR
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
$68.68
+3.87%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $115.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 16275% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $6.21B). IBKR leads profitability with a 15.9% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. IBKR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
IBKR
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Margin of Safety
+26.5%
Fair Value
$103.90
Current Price
$68.68
$35.22 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 78.8%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
15.2% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 30.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : IBKR
The strongest argument for IBKR centers on Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.9% and operating margin at 78.8%. Revenue growth of 15.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : IBKR
The primary concerns for IBKR are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while IBKR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IBKR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
IBKR is growing revenue faster at 15.2% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IBKR scores higher overall (66/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 15.9% margins and 15.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Interactive Brokers Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global automated electronic broker. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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