Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsTillys Inc (TLYS)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$115.01
-0.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $275.57B
TLYS
Tillys Inc
$3.74
-3.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $120.73M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 179273% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $570.69M). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs -0.6%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
TLYS
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$375.80
Current Price
$115.01
$260.79 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TLYS.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
15.9% revenue growth
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
ROE of -18.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 97.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.49 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TLYS
The strongest argument for TLYS centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.88 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 : TLYS
The primary concerns for TLYS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 2.26 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while TLYS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BABA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.50 — expect wider price swings.
TLYS is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
TLYS generates stronger free cash flow (-5M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Tillys Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Tilly's, Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual clothing, footwear, accessories and consumer goods for young men and women and boys and girls in the United States. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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