Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsJ.Jill Inc (JILL)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
JILL
J.Jill Inc
$24.08
+5.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $286.62M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 177812% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $587.35M). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 3.6%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
JILL
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-57.4%
Fair Value
$10.33
Current Price
$24.08
$13.75 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : JILL
The strongest argument for JILL centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.63 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : JILL
The primary concerns for JILL are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JILL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
JILL generates stronger free cash flow (46M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100). 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.
J.Jill Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
J.Jill, Inc. is an omnichannel womenswear retailer under the J.Jill brand in the United States. The company is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.
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