Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsWyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (WH)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$100.96
+0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
WH
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc
$74.35
+1.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 73593% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $1.42B). WH leads profitability with a 14.6% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. WH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
WH
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$100.96
$334.32 discount
Margin of Safety
-57.1%
Fair Value
$50.60
Current Price
$74.35
$23.75 premium
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 47.7%
Earnings expanding 20.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
Moderate valuation
Trading at 11.6x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 5.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WH
The strongest argument for WH centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. PEG of 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : WH
The primary concerns for WH are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 5.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while WH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
WH generates stronger free cash flow (82M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WH scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 65.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is a global hotel franchisor. The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
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