Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsConns Inc (CONN)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
CONN
Conns Inc
$0.10
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.43M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 82049% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $1.24B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -6.2%. CONN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.21. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
CONN
Hold46
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CONN.
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
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
ROE of -15.4% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 92.7%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : CONN
The strongest argument for CONN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.21 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 : CONN
The primary concerns for CONN are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while CONN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CONN carries more volatility with a beta of 2.23 — expect wider price swings.
CONN is growing revenue faster at 9.3% — sustainability is the question.
CONN generates stronger free cash flow (-62M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 46/100). 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.
Conns Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Conn's, Inc. is a specialty retailer of consumer durables and related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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