Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMelco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd (MLCO)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
MLCO
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd
$5.46
-5.37%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 19592% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $5.16B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 3.6%. MLCO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.42. MLCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
MLCO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$560.44
Current Price
$131.88
$428.56 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MLCO.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 200.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.6% margin — thin
ROE of -2157.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : MLCO
The strongest argument for MLCO centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.42 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 : MLCO
The primary concerns for MLCO are Profit Margin, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MLCO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
MLCO is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
MLCO scores higher overall (57/100 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.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESORTS & CASINOS · USA
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited develops, owns and operates casino gaming facilities and resorts in Asia and Europe.
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