Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsService Corporation International (SCI)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
SCI
Service Corporation International
$82.21
+3.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 23816% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $4.37B). SCI leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. SCI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
SCI
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SCI.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 21.0%
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
3.6% revenue growth
4.7% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SCI
The strongest argument for SCI centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin. PEG of 1.48 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SCI
The primary concerns for SCI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 3.45 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SCI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.81 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
SCI generates stronger free cash flow (143M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SCI scores higher overall (60/100 vs 55/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% 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.
Service Corporation International
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
Service Corporation International offers death care products and services in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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