Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ANF
Abercrombie & Fitch Company
$145.23
+1.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.45B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 19465% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $5.34B). ANF leads profitability with a 10.0% profit margin vs 7.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. ANF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ANF
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ANF.
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 43.3% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANF
The strongest argument for ANF centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ANF
The primary concerns for ANF are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
ANF generates stronger free cash flow (201M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ANF scores higher overall (64/100 vs 55/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% 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.
Abercrombie & Fitch Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., is a specialty retailer. The company is headquartered in New Albany, Ohio.
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.
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