Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLevi Strauss & Co Class A (LEVI)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
$21.89
-1.84%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $8.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 15548% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $6.50B). LEVI leads profitability with a 9.5% profit margin vs 8.9%. LEVI trades at a lower P/E of 16.1x. LEVI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
LEVI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$130.43
$431.76 discount
Margin of Safety
+60.6%
Fair Value
$55.96
Current Price
$21.89
$34.07 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
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 32.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
No major concerns identified
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 : LEVI
The strongest argument for LEVI centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LEVI
No major red flags identified for LEVI, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEVI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
LEVI is growing revenue faster at 14.1% — sustainability is the question.
LEVI generates stronger free cash flow (152M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LEVI scores higher overall (62/100 vs 50/100) and 14.1% 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.
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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