Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsModine Manufacturing Company (MOD)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.25
+5.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $293.02B
MOD
Modine Manufacturing Company
$201.06
+3.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $10.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 30254% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $3.37B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 4.3%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.48. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
MOD
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$375.80
Current Price
$122.25
$253.55 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MOD.
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
Revenue surging 28.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 44.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 8.9x book value
4.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MOD
The strongest argument for MOD centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 28.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.11 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 : MOD
The primary concerns for MOD are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 75.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while MOD is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MOD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.67 — expect wider price swings.
MOD is growing revenue faster at 28.0% — sustainability is the question.
MOD generates stronger free cash flow (125M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 59/100). 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.
Modine Manufacturing Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Modine Manufacturing Company provides heat transfer systems and heat transfer components designed for use in on-highway and off-highway original equipment manufacturer (OEM) vehicular applications. The company is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin.
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