Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsInterface Inc (TILE)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$140.06
-0.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $349.01B
TILE
Interface Inc
$29.66
+7.66%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 73213% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $1.39B). BABA leads profitability with a 8.9% profit margin vs 8.4%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.81. TILE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
TILE
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.8%
Fair Value
$558.77
Current Price
$140.06
$418.71 discount
Margin of Safety
-42.6%
Fair Value
$23.79
Current Price
$29.66
$5.87 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
Generating 6.8B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
4.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.81 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TILE
The strongest argument for TILE centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TILE
The primary concerns for TILE are Revenue Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TILE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.92 — expect wider price swings.
TILE is growing revenue faster at 4.3% — sustainability is the question.
BABA generates stronger free cash flow (6.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TILE scores higher overall (62/100 vs 50/100). BABA offers better value entry with a 72.8% 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.
Interface Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Interface, Inc., a modular flooring company, designs, produces and sells modular carpet products primarily in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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