Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMonarch Casino & Resort Inc (MCRI)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.45
+1.28%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
MCRI
Monarch Casino & Resort Inc
$108.75
-0.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 185850% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $561.96M). MCRI leads profitability with a 20.3% profit margin vs 7.0%. 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-
MCRI
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$109.45
$325.83 discount
Margin of Safety
-54.4%
Fair Value
$62.43
Current Price
$108.75
$46.32 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 20 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
2.4% revenue growth
4.1% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MCRI
The strongest argument for MCRI centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.3%. PEG of 1.07 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 : MCRI
The primary concerns for MCRI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MCRI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
MCRI generates stronger free cash flow (40M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 54/100). 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.
Monarch Casino & Resort Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, a hotel / casino in Reno, Nevada. The company is headquartered in Reno, Nevada.
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