Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLennar Corporation (LEN)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
LEN
Lennar Corporation
$90.30
+1.79%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $21.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 2965% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $33.17B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 5.4%. LEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. LEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
LEN
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+29.4%
Fair Value
$171.32
Current Price
$90.30
$81.02 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
5.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.6%
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 13.3%
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 : LEN
The strongest argument for LEN centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LEN
The primary concerns for LEN are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.49 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
LEN generates stronger free cash flow (-358M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LEN scores higher overall (55/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% margin of safety. 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.
Lennar Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
Lennar Corporation is a home construction and real estate company based in Fontainebleau, Florida.
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