Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsEthan Allen Interiors Inc (ETD)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
ETD
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc
$21.34
-3.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $570.76M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 169371% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $599.95M). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 7.3%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
ETD
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
-7.5%
Fair Value
$21.97
Current Price
$21.34
$0.63 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
7.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : ETD
The strongest argument for ETD centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : ETD
The primary concerns for ETD are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ETD carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
ETD generates stronger free cash flow (7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. is an interior design company and home furnishings manufacturer and retailer in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut.
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