Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsCarriage Services Inc (CSV)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
CSV
Carriage Services Inc
$37.53
-0.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $596.01M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 245684% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $416.49M). CSV leads profitability with a 10.6% profit margin vs 10.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CSV
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Margin of Safety
-77.7%
Fair Value
$24.85
Current Price
$37.53
$12.68 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 24.1%
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
Revenue declined 0.9%
Earnings declined 37.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : CSV
The strongest argument for CSV centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.84 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 : CSV
The primary concerns for CSV are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while CSV is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
CSV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
CSV generates stronger free cash flow (11M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 60/100). 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.
Carriage Services Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
Carriage Services, Inc. provides funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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