Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsUber Technologies Inc (UBER)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
UBER
Uber Technologies Inc
$75.45
-1.67%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $156.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 1794% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $53.69B). UBER leads profitability with a 15.9% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. UBER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
UBER
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Margin of Safety
+34.1%
Fair Value
$108.26
Current Price
$75.45
$32.81 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 84.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UBER
The strongest argument for UBER centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.9% and operating margin at 14.6%. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UBER
The primary concerns for UBER are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while UBER is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
UBER is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UBER scores higher overall (54/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 15.9% margins and 14.5% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% 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.
Uber Technologies Inc
TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Uber Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Uber, is an American technology company. Its services include ride-hailing, food delivery (Uber Eats), package delivery, couriers, freight transportation, and, through a partnership with Lime, electric bicycle and motorized scooter rental. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
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