Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDeckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
DECK
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
$101.34
-4.56%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 18817% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $5.37B). DECK leads profitability with a 19.4% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. DECK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
DECK
Strong Buy70
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
+80.6%
Fair Value
$594.13
Current Price
$101.34
$492.79 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
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 31.4%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
No major concerns identified
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 : DECK
The strongest argument for DECK centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.4% and operating margin at 31.4%. PEG of 1.44 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 : DECK
No major red flags identified for DECK, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while DECK is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
DECK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
DECK is growing revenue faster at 7.1% — sustainability is the question.
DECK generates stronger free cash flow (1.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DECK scores higher overall (70/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 19.4% margins. 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.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES · USA
Deckers Outdoor Corporation designs, markets and distributes footwear, apparel and accessories for casual lifestyle and high performance activities. The company is headquartered in Goleta, California.
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