Aterian Inc (ATER)vsAlibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)
ATER
Aterian Inc
$0.75
+9.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $145.76M
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$100.96
+0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 1517672% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $68.85M). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -24.5%. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
ATER
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for ATER.
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$100.96
$334.32 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -222.8% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ATER
The strongest argument for ATER centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ATER
The primary concerns for ATER are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ATER profiles as a turnaround stock while BABA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ATER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
ATER generates stronger free cash flow (424,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 26/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Aterian Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Aterian, Inc., is a technology-enabled consumer products company in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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