Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBuild-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
BBW
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc
$33.97
-4.90%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $443.71M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 194253% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $526.71M). BBW leads profitability with a 10.5% profit margin vs 10.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BBW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
BBW
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BBW.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 23.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 2.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
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, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BBW
The primary concerns for BBW are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while BBW is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
BBW generates stronger free cash flow (14M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BBW scores higher overall (71/100 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.
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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