Asbury Automotive Group Inc (ABG)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ABG
Asbury Automotive Group Inc
$201.39
+0.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.89B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 5560% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $17.96B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 3.0%. ABG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. ABG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
ABG
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.2%
Fair Value
$332.78
Current Price
$201.39
$131.39 discount
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$130.43
$431.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 47.1% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.7%
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABG
The strongest argument for ABG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.58 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : ABG
The primary concerns for ABG are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.80 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
ABG generates stronger free cash flow (53M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ABG scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% 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.
Asbury Automotive Group Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. is an automobile retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia.
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.
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