Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsVera Bradley Inc (VRA)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
VRA
Vera Bradley Inc
$4.11
+1.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.17M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 376959% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $269.65M). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -17.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
VRA
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
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
+80.1%
Fair Value
$13.09
Current Price
$4.11
$8.98 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.6%
ROE of -21.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.7%
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 : VRA
The strongest argument for VRA centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.15 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 : VRA
The primary concerns for VRA are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while VRA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
VRA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
VRA generates stronger free cash flow (40M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 41/100). VRA offers better value entry with a 80.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Vera Bradley Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES · USA
Vera Bradley, Inc. designs, manufactures and sells women's handbags, luggage and travel items, fashion and home accessories, and gifts. The company is headquartered in Roanoke, Indiana.
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