Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMagna International Inc (MGA)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.69
-2.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $292.91B
MGA
Magna International Inc
$54.38
-1.86%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 2320% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $42.01B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 2.0%. MGA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. MGA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
MGA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-299.2%
Fair Value
$38.15
Current Price
$122.69
$84.54 premium
Margin of Safety
-190.1%
Fair Value
$19.92
Current Price
$54.38
$34.46 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
2.1% revenue growth
ROE of 7.1% — below average capital efficiency
2.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 35.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MGA
The strongest argument for MGA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.51 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MGA
The primary concerns for MGA are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MGA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
MGA is growing revenue faster at 2.1% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MGA scores higher overall (56/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Magna International Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Magna International Inc. designs, designs and manufactures components, assemblies, systems, subsystems and modules for vehicle and light truck original equipment manufacturers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Aurora, Canada.
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