Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $310.62B
NCLH
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
$18.75
-1.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $8.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 10105% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $10.03B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 5.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
NCLH
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NCLH.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
5.7% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 9.6%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : NCLH
The strongest argument for NCLH centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.84 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 : NCLH
The primary concerns for NCLH are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 6.23 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NCLH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
NCLH is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
NCLH generates stronger free cash flow (-625M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 62/100). 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.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., is a cruise company in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and internationally. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
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