Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsGildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
GIL
Gildan Activewear Inc.
$56.26
-2.85%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $10.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 27993% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $3.62B). GIL leads profitability with a 11.0% profit margin vs 8.9%. GIL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. GIL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
GIL
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
-38.1%
Fair Value
$52.43
Current Price
$56.26
$3.83 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 31.3% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 20.7%
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 59.2%
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 : GIL
The strongest argument for GIL centers on PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 31.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.49 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 : GIL
The primary concerns for GIL are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while GIL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GIL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.11 — expect wider price swings.
GIL is growing revenue faster at 31.3% — sustainability is the question.
GIL generates stronger free cash flow (281M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIL scores higher overall (68/100 vs 50/100) and 31.3% 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.
Gildan Activewear Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures and sells various apparel products in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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