Arko Corp (ARKO)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ARKO
Arko Corp
$4.10
-3.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $425.18M
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$94.36
-7.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $272.28B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 15077% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $6.89B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 0.2%. BABA trades at a lower P/E of 26.5x. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
ARKO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+10.4%
Fair Value
$7.03
Current Price
$4.10
$2.93 discount
Margin of Safety
+64.9%
Fair Value
$433.37
Current Price
$94.36
$339.01 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARKO
The strongest argument for ARKO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.51 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ARKO
The primary concerns for ARKO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 47.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.00 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARKO profiles as a growth stock while BABA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ARKO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
ARKO is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
ARKO generates stronger free cash flow (-11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 46/100). 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.
Arko Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Arko Corp. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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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