Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLCI Industries (LCII)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
LCII
LCI Industries
$117.69
-0.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 24566% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $4.12B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 4.6%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. LCII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
LCII
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Margin of Safety
+33.1%
Fair Value
$234.24
Current Price
$117.69
$116.55 discount
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
Earnings expanding 104.2% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
16.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
4.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LCII
The strongest argument for LCII centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 16.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LCII
The primary concerns for LCII are Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 4.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while LCII is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LCII carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
LCII is growing revenue faster at 16.1% — sustainability is the question.
LCII generates stronger free cash flow (64M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LCII scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100) and 16.1% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 72.9% margin of safety. 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.
LCI Industries
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
LCI Industries manufactures and supplies components to recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturers and adjacent industries in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana.
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