Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsRestaurant Brands International Inc (QSR)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
QSR
Restaurant Brands International Inc
$79.71
+0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $36.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 10503% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $9.59B). QSR leads profitability with a 10.0% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. QSR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
QSR
Strong Buy70
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
Margin of Safety
+33.6%
Fair Value
$106.48
Current Price
$79.71
$26.77 discount
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
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 27.0%
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Moderate valuation
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 : QSR
The strongest argument for QSR centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.94 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : QSR
The primary concerns for QSR are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
QSR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.55 — expect wider price swings.
QSR is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — 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
QSR scores higher overall (70/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Restaurant Brands International Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Restaurant Brands International Inc. owns, operates and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK) and Popeyes (PLK) brands. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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