Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsToyota Motor Corporation ADR (TM)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$94.36
-7.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $272.28B
TM
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
$209.68
-1.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $254.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR generates 4974% more annual revenue ($53.02T vs $1.04T). TM leads profitability with a 8.1% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TM
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.9%
Fair Value
$433.37
Current Price
$94.36
$339.01 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 16.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.51 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TM
The strongest argument for TM centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TM
The primary concerns for TM are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.40 — expect wider price swings.
TM is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (-44.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Toyota Motor Corporation designs, manufactures, assembles and sells passenger cars, minivans and commercial vehicles, and related parts and accessories. The company is headquartered in Toyota, Japan.
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