Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsKontoor Brands Inc (KTB)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
KTB
Kontoor Brands Inc
$66.62
+0.70%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 30326% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $3.43B). KTB leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 7.0%. KTB trades at a lower P/E of 13.6x. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
KTB
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-30.8%
Fair Value
$51.51
Current Price
$66.62
$15.11 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 45 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
18.6% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
7.8% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 11.4%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KTB
The strongest argument for KTB centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 18.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : KTB
The primary concerns for KTB are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.06 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while KTB is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
KTB carries more volatility with a beta of 0.89 — expect wider price swings.
KTB is growing revenue faster at 18.6% — sustainability is the question.
KTB generates stronger free cash flow (45M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100). 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.
Kontoor Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Kontoor Brands, Inc., a lifestyle apparel company, designs, manufactures, acquires, markets and distributes apparel under the Wrangler and Lee brands in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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