Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMeridian Holdings Inc (MRDN)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$127.28
+4.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $293.02B
MRDN
Meridian Holdings Inc
$11.27
+1.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $139.30M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 537983% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $190.24M). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -45.9%. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
MRDN
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$375.80
Current Price
$127.28
$248.52 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MRDN.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
17.3% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -110.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MRDN
The strongest argument for MRDN centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MRDN
The primary concerns for MRDN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while MRDN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MRDN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
MRDN is growing revenue faster at 17.3% — sustainability is the question.
MRDN generates stronger free cash flow (4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 31/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Meridian Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · GAMBLING · USA
Attis Industries, Inc., provides non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, and disposal services. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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