Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsNathans Famous Inc (NATH)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$130.43
-0.32%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
NATH
Nathans Famous Inc
$100.37
-0.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $410.95M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 644290% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $157.78M). NATH leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
NATH
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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
-32.2%
Fair Value
$76.34
Current Price
$100.37
$24.03 premium
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 31.7%
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 : NATH
The strongest argument for NATH centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : NATH
The primary concerns for NATH are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — expect wider price swings.
NATH is growing revenue faster at 8.9% — sustainability is the question.
NATH generates stronger free cash flow (6M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 43/100). 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.
Nathans Famous Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Nathan's Famous, Inc. operates in the foodservice industry. The company is headquartered in Jericho, New York.
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