Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBuild-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
BBW
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc
$36.94
+0.63%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $485.10M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 191799% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $529.83M). BBW leads profitability with a 9.8% profit margin vs 8.9%. BBW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. BBW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BBW
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+13.6%
Fair Value
$58.12
Current Price
$36.94
$21.18 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
2.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 22.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BBW
The strongest argument for BBW centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BBW
The primary concerns for BBW are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
BBW is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
BBW generates stronger free cash flow (12M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BBW scores higher overall (59/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% 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.
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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is a multi-channel retailer of stuffed animals and related products. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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