Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBurlington Stores Inc (BURL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
BURL
Burlington Stores Inc
$316.53
-1.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $19.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 8696% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $11.56B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 5.3%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BURL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BURL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
-13.4%
Fair Value
$269.61
Current Price
$316.53
$46.92 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 38 in profit
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 10.9x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : BURL
The strongest argument for BURL centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : BURL
The primary concerns for BURL are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BURL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
BURL is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
BURL generates stronger free cash flow (-62M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BURL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 50/100) and 11.3% revenue growth. 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.
Burlington Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Burlington Stores, Inc. is a branded apparel retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Burlington, New Jersey.
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