Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMonro Muffler Brake Inc (MNRO)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$113.24
+4.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
MNRO
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
$12.10
-1.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $380.80M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 91302% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $1.14B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 0.7%. 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-
MNRO
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.1%
Fair Value
$363.49
Current Price
$113.24
$250.25 discount
Margin of Safety
+53.8%
Fair Value
$50.20
Current Price
$12.10
$38.10 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 161.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 1.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.8%
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 : MNRO
The strongest argument for MNRO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : MNRO
The primary concerns for MNRO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 55.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MNRO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
MNRO generates stronger free cash flow (-38M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 52/100). MNRO offers better value entry with a 53.8% 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.
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Monro, Inc. provides auto underbody repair and tire sales and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
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