Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsHesai Group Sponsored ADR (HSAI)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
HSAI
Hesai Group Sponsored ADR
$22.27
-0.93%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 33483% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $3.03B). HSAI leads profitability with a 14.4% profit margin vs 8.9%. HSAI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. HSAI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
HSAI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
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
+19.5%
Fair Value
$32.28
Current Price
$22.27
$10.01 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
Revenue surging 39.0% year-over-year
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 13.9%
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 : HSAI
The strongest argument for HSAI centers on Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 39.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.79 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 : HSAI
The primary concerns for HSAI are Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 50.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while HSAI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HSAI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.47 — expect wider price swings.
HSAI is growing revenue faster at 39.0% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HSAI scores higher overall (58/100 vs 50/100) and 39.0% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% margin of safety. 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.
Hesai Group Sponsored ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · China
Hesai Group, engages in the development, manufacture, and sale of three-dimensional light detection and ranging solutions (LiDAR). The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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