Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDine Brands Global Inc (DIN)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$95.07
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $242.55B
DIN
Dine Brands Global Inc
$34.10
+1.24%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $424.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 114958% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $889.70M). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 1.8%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
DIN
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$380.73
Current Price
$95.07
$285.66 discount
Margin of Safety
+49.2%
Fair Value
$68.29
Current Price
$34.10
$34.19 discount
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
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
4.8% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DIN
The strongest argument for DIN centers on Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DIN
The primary concerns for DIN are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DIN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
DIN is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
DIN generates stronger free cash flow (-5M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100). DIN offers better value entry with a 49.2% margin of safety. 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.
Dine Brands Global Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Dine Brands Global, Inc. owns, franchises, operates and leases full service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Glendale, California.
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