Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsFive Below Inc (FIVE)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
FIVE
Five Below Inc
$228.14
-1.89%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $12.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 21242% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $4.76B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 7.5%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. FIVE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
FIVE
Strong Buy65
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
+23.9%
Fair Value
$270.74
Current Price
$228.14
$42.60 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
Revenue surging 24.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 26.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
7.5% margin — thin
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 : FIVE
The strongest argument for FIVE centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.19 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 : FIVE
The primary concerns for FIVE are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while FIVE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
FIVE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
FIVE is growing revenue faster at 24.3% — sustainability is the question.
FIVE generates stronger free cash flow (400M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIVE scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100) and 24.3% revenue growth. 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.
Five Below Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Five Below, Inc. is a specialty value retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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