Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsAmericas Car-Mart Inc (CRMT)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$99.54
-1.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
CRMT
Americas Car-Mart Inc
$1.06
+22.25%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.59M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 96644% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $1.08B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs -18.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
CRMT
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$99.54
$335.74 discount
Margin of Safety
+62.8%
Fair Value
$59.92
Current Price
$1.06
$58.86 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 1835.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -19.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 57.6%
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 : 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 Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : CRMT
The primary concerns for CRMT are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.78 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
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 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
CRMT generates stronger free cash flow (80M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 53/100). CRMT offers better value entry with a 62.8% 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.
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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