Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsGolden Entertainment Inc (GDEN)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
GDEN
Golden Entertainment Inc
$28.55
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $750.25M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 160040% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $634.91M). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -0.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
GDEN
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+5.1%
Fair Value
$29.66
Current Price
$28.55
$1.11 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 750.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.4% — 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 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : GDEN
The strongest argument for GDEN centers on EPS Growth, Price/Book.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GDEN
The primary concerns for GDEN are Market Cap, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while GDEN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
GDEN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.41 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
GDEN generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 43/100). 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.
Golden Entertainment Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Golden Entertainment, Inc. participates in the ownership and operation of a diversified entertainment platform in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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