Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsPulteGroup Inc (PHM)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
PHM
PulteGroup Inc
$118.28
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $23.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 5983% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $16.83B). PHM leads profitability with a 12.1% profit margin vs 10.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
PHM
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PHM.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Revenue declined 12.4%
Earnings declined 30.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PHM
The strongest argument for PHM centers on P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.12 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PHM
The primary concerns for PHM are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while PHM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
PHM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
PHM generates stronger free cash flow (134,355), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100). 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.
PulteGroup Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
PulteGroup, Inc. (previously known as Pulte Homes) is a home construction company based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
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