Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsHanesbrands Inc (HBI)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
HBI
Hanesbrands Inc
$6.47
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 28690% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $3.53B). HBI leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 8.9%. HBI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.19. HBI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
HBI
Strong Buy66
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
+63.7%
Fair Value
$17.82
Current Price
$6.47
$11.35 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 140 in profit
Earnings expanding 793.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Revenue declined 1.0%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
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 : HBI
The strongest argument for HBI centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.19 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 : HBI
The primary concerns for HBI are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 5.97 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HBI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.72 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
HBI generates stronger free cash flow (22M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HBI scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100). 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.
Hanesbrands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Hanesbrands Inc. is an American multinational clothing company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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