Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMonro Muffler Brake Inc (MNRO)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
MNRO
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
$17.56
+4.84%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $525.34M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 86187% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $1.18B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -1.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. MNRO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
MNRO
Buy53
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
+64.1%
Fair Value
$64.54
Current Price
$17.56
$46.98 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 161.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.9%
Weak financial health signals
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 : MNRO
The strongest argument for MNRO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : MNRO
The primary concerns for MNRO are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while MNRO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MNRO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
MNRO generates stronger free cash flow (9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MNRO scores higher overall (53/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Monro Muffler Brake Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Monro, Inc. provides auto underbody repair and tire sales and services in the United States. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
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