Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsCallaway Golf Company (CALY)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$115.01
-0.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $275.57B
CALY
Callaway Golf Company
$18.24
-0.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 48232% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $2.12B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -15.0%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. CALY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
CALY
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$375.80
Current Price
$115.01
$260.79 discount
Margin of Safety
+15.9%
Fair Value
$17.90
Current Price
$18.24
$0.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 2403.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.1%
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
ROE of 2.2% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CALY
The strongest argument for CALY centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.72 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CALY
The primary concerns for CALY are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 71.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while CALY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CALY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
CALY is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
CALY generates stronger free cash flow (-176M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CALY scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 59.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Callaway Golf Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Callaway Golf Company designs, manufactures, and sells golf equipment, golf and lifestyle apparel, and other accessories in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Internationally. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
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