Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMarriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
VAC
Marriot Vacations Worldwide
$89.49
+3.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 30604% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $3.33B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -10.3%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
VAC
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$380.73
Current Price
$121.06
$259.67 discount
Margin of Safety
+40.1%
Fair Value
$92.80
Current Price
$89.49
$3.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
0.0% revenue growth
ROE of -17.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 56.1%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VAC
The strongest argument for VAC centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : VAC
The primary concerns for VAC are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.83 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while VAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
VAC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
VAC generates stronger free cash flow (-12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 49/100). VAC offers better value entry with a 40.1% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Marriot Vacations Worldwide
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, a vacation company, develops, markets, sells and manages vacation ownership and related products. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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