Arko Corp (ARKO)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ARKO
Arko Corp
$7.70
-3.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $919.92M
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$95.07
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $242.55B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 15679% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $6.49B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 0.4%. BABA trades at a lower P/E of 15.6x. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ARKO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$6.85
Current Price
$7.70
$0.85 discount
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$380.73
Current Price
$95.07
$285.66 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
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.7%
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
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 0.36 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 41.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 4.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARKO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
ARKO generates stronger free cash flow (-12M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 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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