Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDeckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$99.54
-1.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
DECK
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
$82.76
+2.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 18637% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $5.58B). DECK leads profitability with a 19.0% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. DECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B+).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
DECK
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$99.54
$335.74 discount
Margin of Safety
+86.0%
Fair Value
$590.89
Current Price
$82.76
$508.13 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 46 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 23.2%
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
3.5% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DECK
The strongest argument for DECK centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 23.2%. PEG of 0.95 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DECK
The primary concerns for DECK are Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
DECK generates stronger free cash flow (33M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
DECK scores higher overall (75/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 19.0% margins. BABA offers better value entry with a 65.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES · USA
Deckers Outdoor Corporation designs, markets and distributes footwear, apparel and accessories for casual lifestyle and high performance activities. The company is headquartered in Goleta, California.
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