Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsCME Group Inc (CME)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
CME
CME Group Inc
$281.25
-1.95%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $101.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 14977% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $6.74B). CME leads profitability with a 63.3% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. CME earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
CME
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CME.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Keeps 63 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 69.8%
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 21.3% YoY
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CME
The strongest argument for CME centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.3% and operating margin at 69.8%. Revenue growth of 14.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CME
The primary concerns for CME are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while CME is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
CME is growing revenue faster at 14.4% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CME scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 63.3% margins and 14.4% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% 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.
CME Group Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
CME Group Inc. (Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, New York Mercantile Exchange, The Commodity Exchange) is an American global markets company. It is the world's largest financial derivatives exchange, and trades in asset classes that include agricultural products, currencies, energy, interest rates, metals, stock indexes and cryptocurrencies futures.
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