Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsWinmark Corporation (WINA)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$94.36
-7.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $272.28B
WINA
Winmark Corporation
$271.74
-1.24%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $979.35M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 1138312% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $91.79M). WINA leads profitability with a 45.1% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.51. WINA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
WINA
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.9%
Fair Value
$433.37
Current Price
$94.36
$339.01 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WINA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 45 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 59.7%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 23.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.51 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WINA
The strongest argument for WINA centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 45.1% and operating margin at 59.7%. Revenue growth of 23.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : WINA
The primary concerns for WINA are Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while WINA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
WINA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
WINA is growing revenue faster at 23.2% — sustainability is the question.
WINA generates stronger free cash flow (13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WINA scores higher overall (57/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 45.1% margins and 23.2% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 64.9% 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.
Winmark Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Winmark Corporation is a franchisor of five retail store concepts that buy, sell, trade and consign used merchandise primarily in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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