Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$18.67
-0.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $131.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 104% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $497.55B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
PBR-A
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
0.5% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
PBR-A is growing revenue faster at 5.0% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (67/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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