Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsInterface Inc (TILE)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$121.06
-3.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $270.36B
TILE
Interface Inc
$32.36
+1.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 71965% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $1.42B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.39. TILE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TILE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$380.73
Current Price
$121.06
$259.67 discount
Margin of Safety
-73.4%
Fair Value
$19.56
Current Price
$32.36
$12.80 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 104.1% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 81.8% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
Operating margin of 1.0%
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.39 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TILE
The strongest argument for TILE centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : TILE
The primary concerns for TILE are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TILE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.93 — expect wider price swings.
TILE is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
TILE generates stronger free cash flow (3M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TILE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 64/100) and 11.3% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 60.0% 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.
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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