Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$91.12
+0.45%
ENERGY · Cap: $254.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 281% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $266.89B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 6.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHEL
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Margin of Safety
+71.2%
Fair Value
$280.80
Current Price
$91.12
$189.68 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 3.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.8% earnings growth
6.7% margin — thin
Revenue declined 3.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Shell PLC ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Shell plc is a global petrochemical and energy company. The company is headquartered in The Hague, the Netherlands.
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