Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMarriot Vacations Worldwide (VAC)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.50
-0.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
VAC
Marriot Vacations Worldwide
$78.26
+6.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 30396% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $3.33B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -9.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. VAC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
VAC
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$560.44
Current Price
$131.50
$428.94 discount
Margin of Safety
+51.0%
Fair Value
$113.32
Current Price
$78.26
$35.06 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 82.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Operating margin of 3.7%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -13.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VAC
The strongest argument for VAC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : VAC
The primary concerns for VAC are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.33 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 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
VAC generates stronger free cash flow (-6M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VAC scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100). 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.
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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