Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsSES AI Corp (SES)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
SES
SES AI Corp
$0.53
+0.13%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $196.86M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 4453597% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $23.46M). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -289.6%. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
SES
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Margin of Safety
+89.9%
Fair Value
$18.15
Current Price
$0.53
$17.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 43.8% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -35.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SES
The strongest argument for SES centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 43.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SES
The primary concerns for SES are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while SES is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
SES carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
SES is growing revenue faster at 43.8% — sustainability is the question.
SES generates stronger free cash flow (-14M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 31/100). SES offers better value entry with a 89.9% margin of safety. 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.
SES AI Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc., an energy company, is dedicated to licensing and commercializing SES gasification technology for synthesis gas production in China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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