Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsTesla Inc (TSLA)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.45
+1.28%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
TSLA
Tesla Inc
$343.69
+4.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.58T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 909% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $103.57B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 3.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSLA
Avoid24
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$109.45
$325.83 discount
Margin of Safety
-53.0%
Fair Value
$261.23
Current Price
$343.69
$82.46 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
Trading at 15.2x book value
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
3.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TSLA
The strongest argument for TSLA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TSLA
The primary concerns for TSLA are Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 439.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSLA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
TSLA generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 24/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Tesla Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company based in Palo Alto, California. Tesla's current products include electric cars, battery energy storage from home to grid-scale, solar panels and solar roof tiles, as well as other related products and services. In 2020, Tesla had the highest sales in the plug-in and battery electric passenger car segments, capturing 16% of the plug-in market (which includes plug-in hybrids) and 23% of the battery-electric (purely electric) market. Through its subsidiary Tesla Energy, the company develops and is a major installer of solar photovoltaic energy generation systems in the United States. Tesla Energy is also one of the largest global suppliers of battery energy storage systems, with 3 GWh of battery storage supplied in 2020.
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