Arko Corp (ARKO)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ARKO
Arko Corp
$6.60
+4.93%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $740.41M
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 15434% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $6.55B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 0.3%. BABA trades at a lower P/E of 23.0x. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
ARKO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+79.8%
Fair Value
$31.16
Current Price
$6.60
$24.56 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 42.9% 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
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARKO
The strongest argument for ARKO centers on Price/Book, 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 : ARKO
The primary concerns for ARKO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 44.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.3% 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
ARKO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
ARKO generates stronger free cash flow (15M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 46/100). ARKO offers better value entry with a 79.8% 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.
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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