Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMeridian Holdings Inc (MRDN)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$98.04
-1.51%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
MRDN
Meridian Holdings Inc
$9.77
-2.64%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $128.59M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 529823% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $197.19M). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -41.4%. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
MRDN
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$98.04
$337.24 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MRDN.
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.9%
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 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MRDN
The strongest argument for MRDN centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MRDN
The primary concerns for MRDN are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while MRDN is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MRDN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.57 — expect wider price swings.
MRDN is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
MRDN generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 33/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Meridian Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · GAMBLING · USA
Attis Industries, Inc., provides non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, and disposal services. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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