Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsSAP SE ADR (SAP)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
SAP
SAP SE ADR
$173.70
-0.58%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $204.11B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 2623% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $37.34B). SAP leads profitability with a 19.6% profit margin vs 8.9%. SAP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. SAP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
SAP
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Margin of Safety
-16.9%
Fair Value
$168.01
Current Price
$173.70
$5.69 premium
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 30.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SAP
The strongest argument for SAP centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.6% and operating margin at 30.0%. PEG of 0.73 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : SAP
No major red flags identified for SAP, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while SAP is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SAP carries more volatility with a beta of 0.71 — expect wider price swings.
SAP is growing revenue faster at 6.0% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SAP scores higher overall (62/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 19.6% margins. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% 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.
SAP SE ADR
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
SAP SE is a global enterprise application software company. The company is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.
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