Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsKB Home (KBH)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$100.96
+0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
KBH
KB Home
$46.17
-1.28%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 20070% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $5.18B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 4.4%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
KBH
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+65.0%
Fair Value
$435.28
Current Price
$100.96
$334.32 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KBH.
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 79.4%
4.4% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 20.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KBH
The strongest argument for KBH centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : KBH
The primary concerns for KBH are Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KBH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
KBH generates stronger free cash flow (-145M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 47/100). 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.
KB Home
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
KB Home is a home construction company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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