Amer Sports, Inc. (AS)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
AS
Amer Sports, Inc.
$34.50
-0.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $20.07B
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 15385% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $6.57B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 6.5%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. AS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
AS
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for AS.
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
Earnings expanding 999.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 28.5% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.5% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : AS
The strongest argument for AS centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 28.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.82 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : AS
The primary concerns for AS are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
AS profiles as a growth stock while BABA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
AS carries more volatility with a beta of 2.80 — expect wider price swings.
AS is growing revenue faster at 28.5% — sustainability is the question.
AS generates stronger free cash flow (548M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
AS scores higher overall (63/100 vs 50/100) and 28.5% revenue growth. 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.
Amer Sports, Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Amer Sports, Inc. is a prominent global leader in the sports equipment and apparel industry, based in Finland and renowned for its expansive portfolio of high-performance brands, including Salomon, Wilson, and Atomic. The company effectively addresses a wide array of sports markets such as skiing, tennis, and team sports while emphasizing innovation and sustainability in its product offerings. With a strong commitment to technological advancement and environmental responsibility, Amer Sports is well-positioned to take advantage of the increasing global focus on health and fitness, serving the needs of both recreational and competitive athletes across the globe.
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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