Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
DKS
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
$220.00
-2.80%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $19.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 5806% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $17.22B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 4.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. DKS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
DKS
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
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
-8.4%
Fair Value
$188.48
Current Price
$220.00
$31.52 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
Revenue surging 59.9% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.9% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 61.0%
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 : DKS
The strongest argument for DKS centers on Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 59.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : DKS
The primary concerns for DKS are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while DKS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DKS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.24 — expect wider price swings.
DKS is growing revenue faster at 59.9% — sustainability is the question.
DKS generates stronger free cash flow (788M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DKS scores higher overall (56/100 vs 50/100) and 59.9% revenue growth. 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.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc., is a sporting goods retailer primarily in the eastern United States. The company is headquartered in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania.
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