Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsQurate Retail Inc Series A (QRTEA)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$129.87
+3.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $299.57B
QRTEA
Qurate Retail Inc Series A
$0.36
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $213.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 9833% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $10.24B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -2.7%. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
QRTEA
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-298.4%
Fair Value
$38.22
Current Price
$129.87
$91.65 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for QRTEA.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -39.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Price/Book.
Bull Case : QRTEA
The strongest argument for QRTEA centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : QRTEA
The primary concerns for QRTEA are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while QRTEA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
QRTEA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.62 — 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.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (49/100 vs 35/100). 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.
Qurate Retail Inc Series A
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Qurate Retail, Inc., participates in the video and online commerce industries in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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