Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLas Vegas Sands Corp (LVS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
LVS
Las Vegas Sands Corp
$42.83
+0.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $28.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 7517% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $13.72B). LVS leads profitability with a 12.6% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
LVS
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
+38.7%
Fair Value
$94.18
Current Price
$42.83
$51.35 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 302 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 47.6x book value
Revenue declined 0.7%
Earnings declined 19.8%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : LVS
The strongest argument for LVS centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.95 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 : LVS
The primary concerns for LVS are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 26.27 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while LVS is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LVS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
LVS generates stronger free cash flow (360M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100). LVS offers better value entry with a 38.7% 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.
Las Vegas Sands Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Las Vegas Sands Corporation is an American casino and resort company based in Paradise, Nevada, United States. Its resorts feature accommodations, gambling and entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities, restaurants and clubs, as well as an art and science museum in Singapore.
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