Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsDick’s Sporting Goods Inc (DKS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
DKS
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc
$214.83
-1.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $19.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 5230% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $19.20B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 4.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. DKS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
DKS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$382.49
Current Price
$121.06
$261.43 discount
Margin of Safety
-35.0%
Fair Value
$151.47
Current Price
$214.83
$63.36 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 62.7% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.7% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : DKS
The strongest argument for DKS centers on Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 62.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DKS
The primary concerns for DKS are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.7% 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 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
DKS is growing revenue faster at 62.7% — sustainability is the question.
DKS generates stronger free cash flow (-13M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 64/100). 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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