Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsRoss Stores Inc (ROST)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
ROST
Ross Stores Inc
$230.37
-1.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $72.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 4205% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $23.78B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 9.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. ROST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
ROST
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
-8.9%
Fair Value
$176.80
Current Price
$230.37
$53.57 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
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 37.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ROST
The strongest argument for ROST centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : ROST
The primary concerns for ROST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while ROST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ROST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
ROST is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
ROST generates stronger free cash flow (627M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 64/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Ross Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Ross Stores, Inc., operating under the brand name Ross Dress for Less, is an American chain of discount department stores headquartered in Dublin, California.
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