Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsToyota Motor Corporation ADR (TM)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$108.76
-0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
TM
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR
$188.30
-1.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $226.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Toyota Motor Corporation ADR generates 4872% more annual revenue ($51.96T vs $1.04T). TM leads profitability with a 8.6% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. TM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
TM
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.1%
Fair Value
$363.49
Current Price
$108.76
$254.73 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TM.
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
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 86.9% YoY
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 15.3x 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, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.53 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TM
The strongest argument for TM centers on Market Cap, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
TM is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (-44.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TM scores higher overall (67/100 vs 55/100) and 10.4% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 58.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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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