Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsPlby Group Inc (PLBY)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
PLBY
Plby Group Inc
$1.32
-0.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $155.40M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 836991% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $122.29M). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -6.2%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
PLBY
Avoid30
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Margin of Safety
+11.7%
Fair Value
$3.07
Current Price
$1.32
$1.75 discount
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.7% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PLBY
PLBY has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : PLBY
The primary concerns for PLBY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 5.31 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while PLBY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PLBY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
PLBY is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
PLBY generates stronger free cash flow (-9M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 30/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Plby Group Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
PLBY Group, Inc. is a global leisure and leisure company. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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