Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsAmericas Car-Mart Inc (CRMT)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
CRMT
Americas Car-Mart Inc
$12.21
+0.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $103.03M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 75604% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $1.34B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs -7.0%. CRMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. CRMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
CRMT
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+80.4%
Fair Value
$113.87
Current Price
$12.21
$101.66 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1835.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -18.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 12.0%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : CRMT
The strongest argument for CRMT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.69 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CRMT
The primary concerns for CRMT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while CRMT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRMT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.26 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
CRMT generates stronger free cash flow (-7M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CRMT scores higher overall (55/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% 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.
Americas Car-Mart Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO & TRUCK DEALERSHIPS · USA
America's Car-Mart, Inc., is an automotive retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Rogers, Arkansas.
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