Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsKarat Packaging Inc (KRT)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$115.01
-0.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $275.57B
KRT
Karat Packaging Inc
$40.59
-2.62%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $817.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 212692% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $481.07M). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 6.6%. BABA trades at a lower P/E of 17.8x. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
KRT
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$375.80
Current Price
$115.01
$260.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-31.6%
Fair Value
$19.87
Current Price
$40.59
$20.72 premium
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KRT
The strongest argument for KRT centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 12.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : KRT
The primary concerns for KRT are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KRT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.82 — expect wider price swings.
KRT is growing revenue faster at 12.9% — sustainability is the question.
KRT generates stronger free cash flow (6M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 46/100). 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.
Karat Packaging Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Karat Packaging Inc. manufactures and distributes single-use disposable products in plastic, paper, biopolymers, and other compostable forms that are primarily used in restaurants and food service areas. The company is headquartered in Chino, California.
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