Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsTurning Point Brands Inc (TPB)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
TPB
Turning Point Brands Inc
$93.42
+3.55%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 211323% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $480.90M). TPB leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 8.9%. TPB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.05. TPB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
TPB
Buy59
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TPB.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
16.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 24.1%
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 : TPB
The strongest argument for TPB centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.05 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TPB
The primary concerns for TPB are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while TPB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TPB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
TPB is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TPB scores higher overall (59/100 vs 50/100) and 16.8% revenue growth. 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.
Turning Point Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Turning Point Brands, Inc. manufactures, markets and distributes branded consumer products. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
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