Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ANF
Abercrombie & Fitch Company
$84.09
-1.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.78B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 19207% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $5.27B). ANF leads profitability with a 9.6% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. ANF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
ANF
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-11.2%
Fair Value
$82.25
Current Price
$84.09
$1.84 premium
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$130.43
$431.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.0% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ANF
The strongest argument for ANF centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : ANF
The primary concerns for ANF are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 1.55 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
ANF is growing revenue faster at 5.4% — sustainability is the question.
ANF generates stronger free cash flow (251M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
ANF scores higher overall (61/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% 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.
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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