Amer Sports, Inc. (AS)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
AS
Amer Sports, Inc.
$34.10
-0.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $20.60B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 14442% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $7.04B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 6.5%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. AS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
AS
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AS.
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 32.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.8% YoY
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
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
6.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AS
The strongest argument for AS centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 32.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : AS
The primary concerns for AS are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 44.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AS profiles as a hypergrowth stock while BABA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.15 — expect wider price swings.
AS is growing revenue faster at 32.1% — sustainability is the question.
AS generates stronger free cash flow (94M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AS scores higher overall (65/100 vs 64/100) and 32.1% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 60.2% 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.
Amer Sports, Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Amer Sports, Inc. is a leading global player in the sports equipment and apparel sector, headquartered in Finland. Renowned for its diverse portfolio of high-performance brands—including Salomon, Wilson, and Atomic—Amer Sports addresses a variety of sports markets from skiing to tennis. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, aligning its product development with the growing global emphasis on health and fitness. As it continues to enhance its technological capabilities, Amer Sports is strategically positioned to serve both recreational and competitive athletes worldwide.
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.
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