Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsLiquidity Services Inc (LQDT)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.23
-0.06%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
LQDT
Liquidity Services Inc
$43.04
+1.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 213326% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $489.62M). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 6.8%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. LQDT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
LQDT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.23
$255.86 discount
Margin of Safety
-30.0%
Fair Value
$24.17
Current Price
$43.04
$18.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 39.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.52 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LQDT
The strongest argument for LQDT centers on Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LQDT
The primary concerns for LQDT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LQDT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
LQDT generates stronger free cash flow (29M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LQDT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 55/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% 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.
Liquidity Services Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Liquidity Services, Inc. offers an e-commerce marketplace that enables buyers and sellers to transact in an automated environment. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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