Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsMacy’s Inc (M)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.41
-1.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $326.38B
M
Macy’s Inc
$17.87
-1.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 4356% more annual revenue ($1.01T vs $22.71B). BABA leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 2.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.74. M earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
M
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-195.1%
Fair Value
$51.61
Current Price
$122.41
$70.80 premium
Margin of Safety
-88.0%
Fair Value
$11.56
Current Price
$17.87
$6.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.0%
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Operating margin of 2.2%
Earnings declined 51.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.1% margin — thin
Earnings declined 60.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bull Case : M
The strongest argument for M centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : M
The primary concerns for M are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while M is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
M carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
M is growing revenue faster at 20.0% — sustainability is the question.
M generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
M scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100) and 20.0% revenue growth. 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.
Macy’s Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Macy's, Inc., an omnichannel retail organization, operates stores, websites, and mobile apps under the Macy's, Bloomingdale's and bluemercury brands. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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