Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsAT&T Inc (TBB)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
TBB
AT&T Inc
$21.58
-0.05%
· Cap: $132.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 0.0%. TBB trades at a lower P/E of 4.2x. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TBB
Avoid25
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TBB.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 4.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
0.0% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TBB
The strongest argument for TBB centers on P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TBB
The primary concerns for TBB are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.57 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
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
BABA scores higher overall (49/100 vs 25/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
AT&T Inc
· · USA
AT&T Inc. provides digital entertainment communications and services. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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