Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDarden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.69
-2.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $292.91B
DRI
Darden Restaurants Inc
$192.49
-3.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $22.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 7866% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $12.76B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 8.7%. DRI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.81. DRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DRI
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-299.2%
Fair Value
$38.15
Current Price
$122.69
$84.54 premium
Margin of Safety
-229.8%
Fair Value
$64.53
Current Price
$192.49
$127.96 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
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.5x book value
Earnings declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : DRI
The strongest argument for DRI centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : DRI
The primary concerns for DRI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DRI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
DRI is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — 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
DRI scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Darden Restaurants Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando.
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