Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDell Technologies Inc (DELL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.41
-1.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $292.24B
DELL
Dell Technologies Inc
$157.67
+0.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $104.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 796% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $113.54B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 5.2%. DELL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.65. DELL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DELL
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-297.8%
Fair Value
$38.28
Current Price
$122.41
$84.13 premium
Margin of Safety
+69.5%
Fair Value
$406.69
Current Price
$157.67
$249.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 44 in profit
Revenue surging 39.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 57.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
5.2% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bull Case : DELL
The strongest argument for DELL centers on Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 39.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.65 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 : DELL
The primary concerns for DELL are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while DELL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DELL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.04 — expect wider price swings.
DELL is growing revenue faster at 39.5% — sustainability is the question.
DELL generates stronger free cash flow (4.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DELL scores higher overall (78/100 vs 49/100) and 39.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Dell Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Dell Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells and supports information technology solutions, products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Round Rock, Texas.
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