Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsCoupang LLC (CPNG)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
CPNG
Coupang LLC
$18.80
+1.51%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 2844% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $34.53B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 0.6%. CPNG appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.45. CPNG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
CPNG
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Margin of Safety
-242.9%
Fair Value
$5.15
Current Price
$18.80
$13.65 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 28.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
ROE of 4.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.1%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : CPNG
The strongest argument for CPNG centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.45 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CPNG
The primary concerns for CPNG are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 168.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CPNG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.20 — expect wider price swings.
CPNG is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CPNG scores higher overall (57/100 vs 49/100) and 10.9% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Coupang LLC
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Coupang, Inc. owns and operates e-commerce businesses through its mobile applications and Internet websites primarily in South Korea. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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