Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsHaverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $310.62B
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$24.01
-1.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $386.45M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 133455% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $766.48M). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 2.6%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
HVT-A
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
+57.5%
Fair Value
$68.67
Current Price
$24.01
$44.66 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.43 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
HVT-A is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
HVT-A generates stronger free cash flow (-10M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100). HVT-A offers better value entry with a 57.5% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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