Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsHyatt Hotels Corporation (H)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.45
+1.28%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
H
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
$184.32
+0.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 30762% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $3.39B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 2.3%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
H
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$109.45
$325.83 discount
Margin of Safety
-39.1%
Fair Value
$121.24
Current Price
$184.32
$63.08 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 110.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.3% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : H
The strongest argument for H centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.79 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : H
The primary concerns for H are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 214.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
H carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
H generates stronger free cash flow (-157M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "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.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is a hotel company in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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