Adient PLC (ADNT)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ADNT
Adient PLC
$22.78
+4.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.67B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 6824% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $14.68B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -2.1%. ADNT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.14. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
ADNT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.6%
Fair Value
$101.05
Current Price
$22.78
$78.27 discount
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.3% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.4%
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADNT
The strongest argument for ADNT centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.14 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 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ADNT
The primary concerns for ADNT are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADNT profiles as a turnaround stock while BABA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ADNT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.48 — expect wider price swings.
ADNT is growing revenue faster at 4.3% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 49/100). ADNT offers better value entry with a 73.6% margin of safety. 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.
Adient PLC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Adient plc designs, manufactures and markets a range of seating systems and components for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and light trucks. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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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