Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsM/I Homes Inc (MHO)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
MHO
M/I Homes Inc
$131.87
+1.42%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.35B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 23207% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $4.36B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 8.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. MHO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
MHO
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Margin of Safety
-25.6%
Fair Value
$115.76
Current Price
$131.87
$16.11 premium
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
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Revenue declined 5.7%
Earnings declined 35.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MHO
The strongest argument for MHO centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : MHO
The primary concerns for MHO are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MHO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.65 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MHO scores higher overall (56/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% 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.
M/I Homes Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
M / I Homes, Inc., is a builder of single-family homes in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Florida and Texas, United States. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
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