Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsYum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.69
-2.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $292.91B
YUMC
Yum China Holdings Inc
$49.59
-0.76%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $17.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 8519% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $11.80B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 7.9%. YUMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. YUMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
YUMC
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-299.2%
Fair Value
$38.15
Current Price
$122.69
$84.54 premium
Margin of Safety
+52.2%
Fair Value
$117.47
Current Price
$49.59
$67.88 discount
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
Earnings expanding 34.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
7.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : YUMC
The strongest argument for YUMC centers on EPS Growth. PEG of 1.27 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 : YUMC
The primary concerns for YUMC are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
YUMC is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
YUMC scores higher overall (64/100 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.
Yum China Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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