Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsCarriage Services Inc (CSV)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
CSV
Carriage Services Inc
$49.10
-0.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $812.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 243466% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $417.44M). CSV leads profitability with a 12.3% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. CSV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
CSV
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$130.43
$431.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-47.0%
Fair Value
$30.04
Current Price
$49.10
$19.06 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
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 22.9%
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : CSV
The strongest argument for CSV centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.84 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 : CSV
The primary concerns for CSV are Market Cap, Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.32 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CSV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
CSV is growing revenue faster at 8.0% — sustainability is the question.
CSV generates stronger free cash flow (-34M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CSV scores higher overall (69/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% 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.
Carriage Services Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PERSONAL SERVICES · USA
Carriage Services, Inc. provides funeral and cemetery services and merchandise in the United States. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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