Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsInternational Paper (IP)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$100.96
+0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
IP
International Paper
$34.48
+3.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 4218% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $24.20B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -14.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
IP
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$100.96
$334.32 discount
Margin of Safety
-73.1%
Fair Value
$28.41
Current Price
$34.48
$6.07 premium
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
Operating margin of 2.3%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -23.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : IP
The strongest argument for IP centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : IP
The primary concerns for IP are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while IP is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
IP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
IP generates stronger free cash flow (-7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100). Both earn "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.
International Paper
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
The International Paper Company (NYSE: IP) is an American pulp and paper company, the largest such company in the world. The company is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
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