Accel Entertainment Inc (ACEL)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ACEL
Accel Entertainment Inc
$12.49
+2.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.02B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 76292% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $1.33B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 3.9%. ACEL trades at a lower P/E of 20.8x. ACEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
ACEL
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+48.0%
Fair Value
$21.35
Current Price
$12.49
$8.86 discount
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 109.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.9% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ACEL
The strongest argument for ACEL centers on EPS 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 : ACEL
The primary concerns for ACEL are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.26 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.9% 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
ACEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.06 — expect wider price swings.
ACEL is growing revenue faster at 7.5% — sustainability is the question.
ACEL generates stronger free cash flow (-43M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor GAMBLING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ACEL scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% 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.
Accel Entertainment Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · GAMBLING · USA
Accel Entertainment, Inc., is a distributed games operator in the United States. The company is headquartered in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
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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