Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$116.30
+1.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $275.57B
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.10
-2.60%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $114.64B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 1058% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $88.43B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 7.5%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$375.80
Current Price
$116.30
$259.50 discount
Margin of Safety
-55.1%
Fair Value
$140.74
Current Price
$210.10
$69.36 premium
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.33 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 : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Lowe's Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is an American retail company specializing in home improvement. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates a chain of retail stores in the United States and Canada.
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