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BABA vs. UBER, SPGI, PDD, MELI, and DASH

Should you buy Alibaba Group stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Alibaba Group with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Alibaba Group include Uber Technologies (UBER), S&P Global (SPGI), PDD (PDD), MercadoLibre (MELI), and DoorDash (DASH). These companies are all part of the "business services" industry.

How does Alibaba Group compare to Uber Technologies?

Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, institutional ownership, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, valuation and earnings.

80.2% of Uber Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.5% of Alibaba Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.8% of Uber Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.5% of Alibaba Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Uber Technologies has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alibaba Group has a beta of 0.5, meaning that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Uber Technologies has a net margin of 15.91% compared to Alibaba Group's net margin of 10.31%. Uber Technologies' return on equity of 41.40% beat Alibaba Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Uber Technologies15.91% 41.40% 18.21%
Alibaba Group 10.31%4.76%2.79%

Alibaba Group has higher revenue and earnings than Uber Technologies. Uber Technologies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alibaba Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Uber Technologies$52.02B2.75$10.05B$4.0117.53
Alibaba Group$148.40B2.01$15.02B$6.0920.41

Uber Technologies currently has a consensus price target of $104.68, indicating a potential upside of 48.90%. Alibaba Group has a consensus price target of $188.76, indicating a potential upside of 51.89%. Given Alibaba Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alibaba Group is more favorable than Uber Technologies.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Uber Technologies
3 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
29 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.70
Alibaba Group
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

In the previous week, Uber Technologies had 72 more articles in the media than Alibaba Group. MarketBeat recorded 120 mentions for Uber Technologies and 48 mentions for Alibaba Group. Uber Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.92 beat Alibaba Group's score of 0.85 indicating that Uber Technologies is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Uber Technologies
75 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
11 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alibaba Group
26 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Uber Technologies beats Alibaba Group on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Alibaba Group compare to S&P Global?

Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) and S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, media sentiment, dividends, valuation and earnings.

Alibaba Group presently has a consensus target price of $188.76, indicating a potential upside of 51.89%. S&P Global has a consensus target price of $546.39, indicating a potential upside of 28.91%. Given Alibaba Group's higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe Alibaba Group is more favorable than S&P Global.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Alibaba Group
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83
S&P Global
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.94

S&P Global has a net margin of 30.37% compared to Alibaba Group's net margin of 10.31%. S&P Global's return on equity of 17.26% beat Alibaba Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Alibaba Group10.31% 4.76% 2.79%
S&P Global 30.37%17.26%9.21%

Alibaba Group has higher revenue and earnings than S&P Global. Alibaba Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than S&P Global, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Alibaba Group$148.40B2.01$15.02B$6.0920.41
S&P Global$15.34B8.18$4.47B$15.8026.83

Alibaba Group pays an annual dividend of $0.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. S&P Global pays an annual dividend of $3.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Alibaba Group pays out 15.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. S&P Global pays out 24.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. S&P Global has raised its dividend for 53 consecutive years. S&P Global is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Alibaba Group had 18 more articles in the media than S&P Global. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for Alibaba Group and 30 mentions for S&P Global. S&P Global's average media sentiment score of 1.07 beat Alibaba Group's score of 0.85 indicating that S&P Global is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Alibaba Group
26 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
S&P Global
18 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alibaba Group has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, S&P Global has a beta of 1.11, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

13.5% of Alibaba Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 87.2% of S&P Global shares are owned by institutional investors. 12.5% of Alibaba Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.0% of S&P Global shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

S&P Global beats Alibaba Group on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Alibaba Group compare to PDD?

PDD (NASDAQ:PDD) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) are both large-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, profitability and media sentiment.

PDD has a net margin of 21.86% compared to Alibaba Group's net margin of 10.31%. PDD's return on equity of 25.04% beat Alibaba Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
PDD21.86% 25.04% 16.14%
Alibaba Group 10.31%4.76%2.79%

PDD has a beta of 0.04, indicating that its stock price is 96% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alibaba Group has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

PDD currently has a consensus price target of $131.33, suggesting a potential upside of 55.53%. Alibaba Group has a consensus price target of $188.76, suggesting a potential upside of 51.89%. Given PDD's higher possible upside, research analysts clearly believe PDD is more favorable than Alibaba Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
PDD
0 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
Alibaba Group
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

In the previous week, Alibaba Group had 14 more articles in the media than PDD. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for Alibaba Group and 34 mentions for PDD. Alibaba Group's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat PDD's score of -0.05 indicating that Alibaba Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
PDD
10 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Alibaba Group
26 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

39.8% of PDD shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.5% of Alibaba Group shares are held by institutional investors. 3.7% of PDD shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 12.5% of Alibaba Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Alibaba Group has higher revenue and earnings than PDD. PDD is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Alibaba Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
PDD$61.75B1.95$13.99B$9.269.12
Alibaba Group$148.40B2.01$15.02B$6.0920.41

Summary

Alibaba Group beats PDD on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Alibaba Group compare to MercadoLibre?

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ:MELI) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk, media sentiment and valuation.

MercadoLibre presently has a consensus target price of $2,255.33, indicating a potential upside of 33.01%. Alibaba Group has a consensus target price of $188.76, indicating a potential upside of 51.89%. Given Alibaba Group's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Alibaba Group is more favorable than MercadoLibre.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
MercadoLibre
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67
Alibaba Group
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

MercadoLibre pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.0%. Alibaba Group pays an annual dividend of $0.95 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. MercadoLibre pays out 1.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alibaba Group pays out 15.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Alibaba Group has higher revenue and earnings than MercadoLibre. Alibaba Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than MercadoLibre, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MercadoLibre$31.80B2.70$2.00B$37.8944.75
Alibaba Group$148.40B2.01$15.02B$6.0920.41

MercadoLibre has a beta of 1.41, indicating that its stock price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alibaba Group has a beta of 0.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Alibaba Group has a net margin of 10.31% compared to MercadoLibre's net margin of 6.04%. MercadoLibre's return on equity of 29.58% beat Alibaba Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MercadoLibre6.04% 29.58% 4.82%
Alibaba Group 10.31%4.76%2.79%

In the previous week, Alibaba Group had 36 more articles in the media than MercadoLibre. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for Alibaba Group and 12 mentions for MercadoLibre. MercadoLibre's average media sentiment score of 1.06 beat Alibaba Group's score of 0.85 indicating that MercadoLibre is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
MercadoLibre
5 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alibaba Group
26 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

87.6% of MercadoLibre shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.5% of Alibaba Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of MercadoLibre shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 12.5% of Alibaba Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Alibaba Group beats MercadoLibre on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Alibaba Group compare to DoorDash?

DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH) and Alibaba Group (NYSE:BABA) are both large-cap business services companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, earnings and valuation.

In the previous week, Alibaba Group had 12 more articles in the media than DoorDash. MarketBeat recorded 48 mentions for Alibaba Group and 36 mentions for DoorDash. Alibaba Group's average media sentiment score of 0.85 beat DoorDash's score of 0.52 indicating that Alibaba Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DoorDash
18 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
4 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alibaba Group
26 Very Positive mention(s)
13 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
4 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

90.6% of DoorDash shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.5% of Alibaba Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 5.8% of DoorDash shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 12.5% of Alibaba Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

DoorDash has a beta of 1.87, suggesting that its stock price is 87% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alibaba Group has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Alibaba Group has higher revenue and earnings than DoorDash. Alibaba Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DoorDash, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DoorDash$13.72B5.06$935M$2.1075.85
Alibaba Group$148.40B2.01$15.02B$6.0920.41

Alibaba Group has a net margin of 10.31% compared to DoorDash's net margin of 6.29%. DoorDash's return on equity of 9.58% beat Alibaba Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DoorDash6.29% 9.58% 4.99%
Alibaba Group 10.31%4.76%2.79%

DoorDash currently has a consensus price target of $259.58, indicating a potential upside of 62.96%. Alibaba Group has a consensus price target of $188.76, indicating a potential upside of 51.89%. Given DoorDash's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe DoorDash is more favorable than Alibaba Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DoorDash
0 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
25 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.81
Alibaba Group
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.83

Summary

DoorDash and Alibaba Group tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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BABA vs. The Competition

MetricAlibaba GroupINTERNET COMMERCE IndustryRetail SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$298.01B$73.84B$27.65B$22.74B
Dividend Yield0.76%1.33%178.34%4.08%
P/E Ratio20.4116.7020.5830.62
Price / Sales2.0112.644.1015.47
Price / Cash20.4228.1915.1625.14
Price / Book1.847.575.434.79
Net Income$15.02B$2.43B$965.38M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-4.42%2.85%2.25%1.14%
1 Month Performance-5.83%-4.77%0.49%1.26%
1 Year Performance9.12%-2.70%2.35%28.06%

Alibaba Group Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
BABA
Alibaba Group
4.8331 of 5 stars
$124.27
-1.5%
$188.76
+51.9%
+9.1%$298.01B$148.40B20.41124,320
UBER
Uber Technologies
4.8111 of 5 stars
$69.99
-1.0%
$104.97
+50.0%
-16.3%$142.51B$52.02B17.4634,000
SPGI
S&P Global
4.9573 of 5 stars
$419.51
+0.9%
$546.39
+30.2%
-17.3%$124.27B$15.34B26.5744,500
PDD
PDD
4.3383 of 5 stars
$82.46
-4.8%
$131.33
+59.3%
-12.7%$117.42B$61.75B8.7825,474
MELI
MercadoLibre
4.9659 of 5 stars
$1,701.48
+0.3%
$2,255.33
+32.6%
-33.8%$86.28B$31.80B44.9120,347

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