Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ASO
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc
$51.75
+1.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.16B
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 16561% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $6.14B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 6.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. ASO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
ASO
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-57.9%
Fair Value
$37.65
Current Price
$51.75
$14.10 premium
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
6.2% margin — thin
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 : ASO
The strongest argument for ASO centers on P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.63 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 : ASO
The primary concerns for ASO are Profit Margin.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ASO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
ASO is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
ASO generates stronger free cash flow (107M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ASO scores higher overall (68/100 vs 64/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 60.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Academy Sports Outdoors Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc., is a retailer of sporting goods and outdoor recreational products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Katy, Texas.
Visit Website →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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