Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsVodafone Group PLC ADR (VOD)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
VOD
Vodafone Group PLC ADR
$14.72
+0.41%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $33.88B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 2522% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $38.78B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -11.4%. VOD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. VOD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
VOD
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VOD.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
ROE of -6.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 15.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : VOD
The strongest argument for VOD centers on PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VOD
The primary concerns for VOD are Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while VOD is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
VOD is growing revenue faster at 7.3% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VOD scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Vodafone Group PLC ADR
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · TELECOM SERVICES · USA
Vodafone Group Plc is engaged in telecommunications services in Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in Newbury, the United Kingdom.
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