Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsVipshop Holdings Limited (VIPS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
VIPS
Vipshop Holdings Limited
$13.24
-2.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.69B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 864% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $106.23B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 7.1%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. VIPS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
VIPS
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$380.73
Current Price
$121.06
$259.67 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VIPS.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 20.2% YoY
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
1.2% revenue growth
7.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : VIPS
The strongest argument for VIPS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.79 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 : VIPS
The primary concerns for VIPS are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VIPS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
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Bottom Line
VIPS scores higher overall (68/100 vs 64/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 60.0% 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.
Vipshop Holdings Limited
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · China
Vipshop Holdings Limited is an online discount retailer for various brands in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Guangzhou, the People's Republic of China.
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