Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBarnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
BNED
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
$9.85
+1.03%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $371.77M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 58690% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $1.73B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -0.6%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BNED
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$130.43
$431.76 discount
Margin of Safety
+88.3%
Fair Value
$69.59
Current Price
$9.85
$59.74 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.9%
ROE of -3.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 67.7%
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 : BNED
The strongest argument for BNED centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.10 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 : BNED
The primary concerns for BNED are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while BNED is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BNED carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
BNED is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
BNED generates stronger free cash flow (-33M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 49/100). BNED offers better value entry with a 88.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
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