Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBuild-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$100.96
+0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
BBW
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc
$25.18
+2.52%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $297.14M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 201729% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $517.75M). BBW leads profitability with a 10.0% profit margin vs 7.0%. BBW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. BBW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
BBW
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$100.96
$334.32 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BBW.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 7.2%
Earnings declined 25.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : BBW
The strongest argument for BBW centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : BBW
The primary concerns for BBW are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBW carries more volatility with a beta of 1.01 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
BBW generates stronger free cash flow (-4M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BBW scores higher overall (56/100 vs 55/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 65.0% 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.
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.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is a multi-channel retailer of stuffed animals and related products. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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