Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsKohl's Corporation (KSS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$122.41
-1.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $326.38B
KSS
Kohl's Corporation
$12.43
-3.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 6418% more annual revenue ($1.01T vs $15.53B). BABA leads profitability with a 12.2% profit margin vs 1.8%. KSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.46. KSS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BABA
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
KSS
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-195.1%
Fair Value
$51.61
Current Price
$122.41
$70.80 premium
Margin of Safety
+82.7%
Fair Value
$108.58
Current Price
$12.43
$96.15 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 148.8% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Operating margin of 2.2%
Earnings declined 51.8%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.1%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bull Case : KSS
The strongest argument for KSS centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.46 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : KSS
The primary concerns for KSS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KSS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
KSS generates stronger free cash flow (640M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
KSS scores higher overall (62/100 vs 49/100). 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.
Kohl's Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Kohl's Corporation is a retail company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
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