Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsModine Manufacturing Company (MOD)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.69
-2.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $292.91B
MOD
Modine Manufacturing Company
$213.96
-0.86%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 35279% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $2.87B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 3.4%. MOD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. MOD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MOD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-299.2%
Fair Value
$38.15
Current Price
$122.69
$84.54 premium
Margin of Safety
-1654.6%
Fair Value
$12.51
Current Price
$213.96
$201.45 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 30.5% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Trading at 10.1x book value
3.4% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 3.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MOD
The strongest argument for MOD centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 30.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MOD
The primary concerns for MOD are Price/Book, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 116.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while MOD is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.68 — expect wider price swings.
MOD is growing revenue faster at 30.5% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MOD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100) and 30.5% revenue growth. 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.
Modine Manufacturing Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Modine Manufacturing Company provides heat transfer systems and heat transfer components designed for use in on-highway and off-highway original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vehicular applications. The company is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin.
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