Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsBarnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
BNED
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
$11.23
+2.84%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $389.29M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 60753% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $1.72B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 1.3%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
BNED
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BNED.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
0.8% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 8.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : BNED
The strongest argument for BNED centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : BNED
The primary concerns for BNED are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Thin 1.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BNED carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
BNED generates stronger free cash flow (-56M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Barnes & Noble Education Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. operates bookstores for college and university campuses and K-12 institutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.
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