Abercrombie & Fitch Company (ANF)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ANF
Abercrombie & Fitch Company
$102.58
-0.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.20B
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$115.01
-0.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $275.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 19277% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $5.28B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 9.3%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
ANF
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-68.1%
Fair Value
$59.10
Current Price
$102.58
$43.48 premium
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$375.80
Current Price
$115.01
$260.79 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 36 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
Areas to Watch
1.5% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.5%
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
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, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.49 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 Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ANF carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
ANF generates stronger free cash flow (-17M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor APPAREL RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100). 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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