Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsPulteGroup Inc (PHM)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$100.96
+0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
PHM
PulteGroup Inc
$124.38
+3.90%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $21.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 6269% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $16.41B). PHM leads profitability with a 11.6% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. PHM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
PHM
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$100.96
$334.32 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
Revenue declined 9.6%
Earnings declined 18.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 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 1.02 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PHM
The primary concerns for PHM are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
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 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
PHM generates stronger free cash flow (-231M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PHM scores higher overall (59/100 vs 55/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 65.0% 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.
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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