Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsTriMas Corporation (TRS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
TRS
TriMas Corporation
$39.17
-0.96%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 154640% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $661.54M). TRS leads profitability with a 137.3% profit margin vs 10.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. TRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TRS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TRS.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 63 in profit
Keeps 137 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 6896.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TRS
The strongest argument for TRS centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 137.3% and operating margin at 5.5%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TRS
The primary concerns for TRS are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 116.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while TRS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
TRS is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
TRS generates stronger free cash flow (-25M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 64/100). 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.
TriMas Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
TriMas Corporation manufactures and supplies products for the consumer, aerospace and industrial end markets globally. The company is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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