Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsO’Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$137.30
-1.97%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $336.01B
ORLY
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
$91.35
-1.73%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $74.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 5485% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $18.21B). ORLY leads profitability with a 14.3% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.86. ORLY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
ORLY
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.7%
Fair Value
$557.09
Current Price
$137.30
$419.79 discount
Margin of Safety
+74.7%
Fair Value
$372.44
Current Price
$91.35
$281.09 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
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 59 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
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 0.86 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ORLY
The strongest argument for ORLY centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : ORLY
The primary concerns for ORLY are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ORLY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.58 — expect wider price swings.
ORLY is growing revenue faster at 10.2% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ORLY scores higher overall (60/100 vs 50/100) and 10.2% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.7% 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.
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
O'Reilly Auto Parts is an American auto parts retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United States serving both the professional service providers and do-it-yourself customers.
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