Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsRoss Stores Inc (ROST)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
ROST
Ross Stores Inc
$230.74
+2.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $74.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 4163% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $24.51B). ROST leads profitability with a 10.8% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. ROST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
ROST
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-4.8%
Fair Value
$183.73
Current Price
$230.74
$47.01 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Earnings expanding 70.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : ROST
The strongest argument for ROST centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 13.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : ROST
The primary concerns for ROST are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ROST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
ROST is growing revenue faster at 13.3% — sustainability is the question.
ROST generates stronger free cash flow (624M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ROST scores higher overall (64/100 vs 55/100) and 13.3% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% margin of safety. 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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