Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBuckle Inc (BKE)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
BKE
Buckle Inc
$52.41
+0.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 78242% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $1.30B). BKE leads profitability with a 16.2% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. BKE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
BKE
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Margin of Safety
-1.9%
Fair Value
$51.20
Current Price
$52.41
$1.21 premium
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
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 49 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 25.2%
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
3.3% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BKE
The strongest argument for BKE centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.2% and operating margin at 25.2%.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BKE
The primary concerns for BKE are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while BKE is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BKE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.08 — expect wider price swings.
BKE is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BKE scores higher overall (55/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 16.2% margins. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% 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.
Buckle Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
The Buckle, Inc. is a retailer of casual clothing, footwear and accessories for young men and women in the United States. The company is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska.
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