Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLear Corporation (LEA)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
LEA
Lear Corporation
$141.50
-1.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 4252% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $23.52B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 2.3%. LEA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.36. LEA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LEA
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LEA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 124.2% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.7% revenue growth
2.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 5.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LEA
The strongest argument for LEA centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LEA
The primary concerns for LEA are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
LEA is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
LEA generates stronger free cash flow (-27M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LEA scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 60.2% 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.
Lear Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Lear Corporation designs, develops, designs, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seats, electrical distribution systems, and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
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