A O Smith Corp vs Alibaba Group — how do they compare? A O Smith Corp trades at $63.65 (market cap $8.65B), while Alibaba Group trades at $125.81 (market cap $308.93B). The key difference: Alibaba Group is far larger — about 35.7× A O Smith Corp's market cap, and A O Smith Corp pays the higher dividend (2.26%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AOS | BABA | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.65B | $308.93B |
Sector | Industrials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $80.47 | $189.34 |
52-Week Low | $55.78 | $94.83 |
Enterprise Value | $9.15B | $303.72B |
Dividend Yield | 2.26% | 0.82% |
Volume | — | 18,069,938 |
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A.O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets comprehensive lines of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, and electric water heaters. Supplementary products include water heating equipment, condensing and noncondensing boilers, and water system tanks. The company's two operating segments are by geographic region: North America (majority of total revenue) and the Rest of the World. A material portion of sales in North America derive from replacing existing products, and the company utilizes a wholesale distribution channel and multiple selling locations. The Rest of the World segment sells primarily to Asian countries and operates sales offices to expand distribution and market its product portfolio.
Read more on AOS →Alibaba Group Holding Limited operates as a holding company. The Company provides internet infrastructure, electronic commerce, online financial, and internet content services through its subsidiaries. Alibaba Group Holding offers its products and services worldwide.
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