Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsVF Corporation (VFC)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
VFC
VF Corporation
$18.93
+3.73%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 7853% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $12.78B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 5.5%. VFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.17. VFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
VFC
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+79.4%
Fair Value
$101.05
Current Price
$18.93
$82.12 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 78.1% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.5% revenue growth
5.5% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VFC
The strongest argument for VFC centers on PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : VFC
The primary concerns for VFC are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
VFC generates stronger free cash flow (-14M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
VFC scores higher overall (69/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% 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.
VF Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
VF Corporation is an American worldwide apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company's more than 30 brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work.
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