One does occasionally encounter moments of… shall we say, opportunity in the markets. The current climate, with its tiresome geopolitical squabbles and the S&P 500 behaving with a distinct lack of restraint – nearly 30 times earnings, really! – might induce a flutter of nerves in the less robust. But frankly, a little turbulence is rather stimulating, don’t you think? If one possesses the fortitude to look beyond the immediate unpleasantness – and, crucially, a time horizon extending beyond next Tuesday – there are still bargains to be had. Two, in particular, have caught my eye. Alibaba and Intuitive Machines. A modest investment, naturally, but one with the potential to yield a rather agreeable return.
Alibaba
Alibaba, that behemoth of Chinese commerce, currently trades at a discount exceeding 50% from its 2020 peak. A rather dramatic tumble, wouldn’t you agree? The causes are, predictably, a tangled web. First, the Chinese authorities decided to have a word – a rather firm word – regarding monopolistic practices. Locking merchants into exclusivity? Aggressive pricing? Honestly, the vulgarity of it all! Then, of course, the pandemic arrived, curtailing consumer enthusiasm and causing a general tightening of the purse strings. And let’s not forget the tiresome trade disputes with America. One begins to feel quite exhausted simply cataloging the disasters.
However, Alibaba is not, as some might suggest, down for the count. It’s diversifying, you see. Expanding into Southeast Asia, Turkey, South Asia, and even venturing into cross-border sales with AliExpress. Quite the global ambitions! It’s also attempting to revitalize Taobao and Tmall with AI-driven recommendations and a more efficient delivery network. AI, naturally, is the current darling of the investment world. And its cloud business, hosting the Qwen large language model, is poised to benefit handsomely. Analysts predict a respectable 8% revenue growth and 10% EPS growth annually through 2028. Not exactly rocket science, but perfectly adequate. At 18 times next year’s earnings, it’s hardly a reckless gamble.
Intuitive Machines
Intuitive Machines, now that’s a slightly more adventurous proposition. They manufacture lunar landers. Yes, you heard correctly. Lunar landers! They’ve already dispatched two – Odysseus and Athena – to the moon for NASA. Odysseus, I believe, marked the first American landing since 1972. A rather significant achievement, even if the landing was, shall we say, a touch…unconventional.
They’re planning a third mission, IM-3, later this year, as part of a rather lucrative contract with NASA. And they’ve secured additional contracts for lunar terrain vehicles, near-space network services, and lunar logistics. Essentially, they aspire to become a one-stop shop for space transportation. They’ve even acquired Lanteris Space Systems, a developer of satellite and space defense systems, to accelerate this transformation. A sensible move, if I may say so.
Analysts predict a fivefold increase in revenue between 2025 and 2027, and a more than fivefold surge in net income by 2027. Explosive growth, certainly, for a stock trading at a mere 2 times this year’s sales. However, there are, naturally, a few caveats. Both landers, it seems, tipped over during landing, limiting the data they could transmit. And, of course, NASA might reconsider its reliance on Intuitive Machines if IM-3 suffers a similar fate. Reduced federal spending and growing competition are also potential headwinds. But if they can overcome these challenges, the stock could, quite possibly, soar. A delightful prospect, wouldn’t you agree?
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2026-03-03 23:22