Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsTapestry Inc (TPR)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
TPR
Tapestry Inc
$140.47
+1.40%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $29.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 12939% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $7.85B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 8.4%. TPR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. TPR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TPR
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TPR.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 97 in profit
Earnings expanding 73.7% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 22.4%
Revenue surging 21.2% year-over-year
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 41.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : TPR
The strongest argument for TPR centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 21.2% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TPR
The primary concerns for TPR are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 45.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while TPR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
TPR is growing revenue faster at 21.2% — sustainability is the question.
TPR generates stronger free cash flow (187M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TPR scores higher overall (74/100 vs 64/100) and 21.2% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 60.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Tapestry Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LUXURY GOODS · USA
Tapestry, Inc. is an American multinational luxury fashion holding company. It is based in New York City and is the parent company of three major brands: Coach New York, Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman.
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