Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsTrip.com Group Ltd ADR (TCOM)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
TCOM
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
$51.34
+0.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 1529% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $62.41B). TCOM leads profitability with a 53.3% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. TCOM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 81/100 (A-).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TCOM
Exceptional Buy81
out of 100
Grade: A-
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
+82.1%
Fair Value
$323.86
Current Price
$51.34
$272.52 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 53 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 97.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : TCOM
The strongest argument for TCOM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 53.3% and operating margin at 16.5%. Revenue growth of 20.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TCOM
The primary concerns for TCOM are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while TCOM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
TCOM is growing revenue faster at 20.8% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
TCOM scores higher overall (81/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 53.3% margins and 20.8% revenue growth. Both earn "Exceptional 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.
Trip.com Group Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · China
Trip.com Group Limited is a travel service provider for accommodation booking, transportation ticketing, destination and package tours, corporate travel management and other travel-related services in China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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