Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLCI Industries (LCII)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
LCII
LCI Industries
$91.02
-2.55%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 25840% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $4.03B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 5.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. LCII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
LCII
Buy63
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LCII.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
5.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.5%
Revenue declined 12.5%
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 : LCII
The strongest argument for LCII centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LCII
The primary concerns for LCII are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LCII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
LCII generates stronger free cash flow (185M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
LCII scores higher overall (63/100 vs 55/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% 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.
LCI Industries
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
LCI Industries manufactures and supplies components to recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturers and adjacent industries in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana.
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