Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsRocky Brands Inc (RCKY)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
RCKY
Rocky Brands Inc
$44.19
+2.06%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $324.40M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 206815% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $505.02M). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 5.7%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.52. RCKY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 68/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
RCKY
Strong Buy68
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.3%
Fair Value
$365.09
Current Price
$109.30
$255.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-34.8%
Fair Value
$24.34
Current Price
$44.19
$19.85 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 281.3% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.4% — below average capital efficiency
5.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.4%
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 : RCKY
The strongest argument for RCKY centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.17 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : RCKY
The primary concerns for RCKY are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
RCKY carries more volatility with a beta of 2.36 — expect wider price swings.
RCKY is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
RCKY generates stronger free cash flow (4M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RCKY scores higher overall (68/100 vs 55/100) and 12.0% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 58.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Rocky Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES · USA
Rocky Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets footwear and apparel under the Rocky, Georgia Boot, Durango, Lehigh and Michelin brands licensed in the United States, Canada and internationally. The company is headquartered in Nelsonville, Ohio.
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