Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLevi Strauss & Co Class A (LEVI)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$100.96
+0.72%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $249.37B
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
$21.63
-0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.84B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 15543% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $6.68B). LEVI leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs 7.0%. LEVI trades at a lower P/E of 13.4x. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
LEVI
Hold48
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
Margin of Safety
+32.8%
Fair Value
$32.84
Current Price
$21.63
$11.21 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
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%
4.3% revenue growth
Earnings declined 22.0%
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 : LEVI
The strongest argument for LEVI centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LEVI
The primary concerns for LEVI are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEVI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
LEVI generates stronger free cash flow (44M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (55/100 vs 48/100). LEVI offers better value entry with a 32.8% margin of safety. 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.
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Levi Strauss & Co. is a clothing company. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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