Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBall Corporation (BALL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
BALL
Ball Corporation
$59.90
+0.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 7194% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $14.33B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 6.6%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. BALL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
BALL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Margin of Safety
+25.2%
Fair Value
$90.06
Current Price
$59.90
$30.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.7% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
6.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BALL
The strongest argument for BALL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : BALL
The primary concerns for BALL are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while BALL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BALL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
BALL is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
BALL generates stronger free cash flow (467M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BALL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 55/100) and 19.7% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
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.
Ball Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products to the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
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