Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDillard's, Inc. (DDS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.41
-1.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $326.38B
DDS
Dillard's, Inc.
$591.00
-1.85%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $9.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 15320% more annual revenue ($1.01T vs $6.56B). BABA leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 8.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
DDS
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-195.1%
Fair Value
$51.61
Current Price
$122.41
$70.80 premium
Margin of Safety
-160.0%
Fair Value
$247.52
Current Price
$591.00
$343.48 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Operating margin of 2.2%
Earnings declined 51.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.0%
Earnings declined 3.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bull Case : DDS
The strongest argument for DDS centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : DDS
The primary concerns for DDS are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DDS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
DDS generates stronger free cash flow (192M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (49/100 vs 46/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Dillard's, Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Dillard's, Inc. operates large retail stores in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest areas of the United States. The company is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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