Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDeckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
DECK
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
$108.88
-0.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 18606% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $5.47B). DECK leads profitability with a 18.7% 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+
DECK
Buy58
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
+80.9%
Fair Value
$596.59
Current Price
$108.88
$487.71 discount
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
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Earnings declined 4.8%
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 : DECK
The strongest argument for DECK centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.7% and operating margin at 14.0%. PEG of 1.42 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 : DECK
The primary concerns for DECK are EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while DECK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
DECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
DECK is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
DECK generates stronger free cash flow (28M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 58/100). DECK offers better value entry with a 80.9% 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.
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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