Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsSilgan Holdings Inc (SLGN)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
SLGN
Silgan Holdings Inc
$38.63
+0.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 15539% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $6.68B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 4.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. SLGN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
SLGN
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
Margin of Safety
+29.8%
Fair Value
$69.04
Current Price
$38.63
$30.41 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.0% margin — thin
Earnings declined 13.7%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SLGN
The strongest argument for SLGN centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.84 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 : SLGN
The primary concerns for SLGN are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.03 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SLGN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
SLGN generates stronger free cash flow (-259M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SLGN 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.
Silgan Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Silgan Holdings Inc., manufactures and sells rigid packaging for consumer products in North America, Europe and internationally. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
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