AutoZone Inc (AZO)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
AZO
AutoZone Inc
$3,316.71
-2.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $54.95B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.69
-2.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $292.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 5085% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $19.61B). AZO leads profitability with a 12.5% profit margin vs 8.9%. AZO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.79. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
AZO
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-285.2%
Fair Value
$969.82
Current Price
$3316.71
$2346.89 premium
Margin of Safety
-299.2%
Fair Value
$38.15
Current Price
$122.69
$84.54 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 2.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AZO
The strongest argument for AZO centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap.
Bull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bear Case : AZO
The primary concerns for AZO are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
AZO is growing revenue faster at 8.2% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor AUTO PARTS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (49/100 vs 47/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
AutoZone Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
AutoZone, Inc. is an American retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, the largest in the United States.
Visit Website →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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