Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLive Ventures Inc (LIVE)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$13.51
+7.91%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $39.93M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 229943% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $441.98M). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 5.0%. LIVE trades at a lower P/E of 2.7x. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
LIVE
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Margin of Safety
+39.6%
Fair Value
$32.30
Current Price
$13.51
$18.79 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 36.0B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LIVE
The primary concerns for LIVE are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LIVE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (36.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (49/100 vs 44/100). LIVE offers better value entry with a 39.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Live Ventures Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Live Ventures Incorporated is engaged in flooring manufacturing, steel fabrication and retail businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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