Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsGreif Bros Corporation (GEF)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
GEF
Greif Bros Corporation
$65.44
-1.28%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 23718% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $4.27B). GEF leads profitability with a 25.0% profit margin vs 8.9%. GEF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. GEF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
GEF
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$130.43
$431.76 discount
Margin of Safety
+24.4%
Fair Value
$100.23
Current Price
$65.44
$34.79 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 692.0% YoY
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.2%
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 : GEF
The strongest argument for GEF centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.0% and operating margin at 5.7%. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : GEF
The primary concerns for GEF are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while GEF is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
GEF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
GEF generates stronger free cash flow (57M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GEF scores higher overall (70/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 25.0% margins. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Greif Bros Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Greif, Inc. produces and sells industrial packaging products and services worldwide. The company is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.
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