Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsShell PLC ADR (SHEL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
SHEL
Shell PLC ADR
$83.97
-0.32%
ENERGY · Cap: $243.12B
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 0.81. SHEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
SHEL
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
+4.5%
Fair Value
$84.58
Current Price
$83.97
$0.61 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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 376.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
6.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.3%
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 : SHEL
The strongest argument for SHEL centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SHEL
The primary concerns for SHEL are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SHEL scores higher overall (61/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% 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.
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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