Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsUrban Outfitters Inc (URBN)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$115.01
-0.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $275.57B
URBN
Urban Outfitters Inc
$75.40
+0.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $6.41B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 16104% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $6.32B). BABA leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 7.5%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.49. URBN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
URBN
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+59.5%
Fair Value
$375.80
Current Price
$115.01
$260.79 discount
Margin of Safety
+1.8%
Fair Value
$71.78
Current Price
$75.40
$3.62 discount
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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
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
7.5% margin — thin
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 : URBN
The strongest argument for URBN centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.35 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 : URBN
The primary concerns for URBN are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
URBN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
URBN is growing revenue faster at 11.4% — sustainability is the question.
URBN generates stronger free cash flow (-178M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor INTERNET RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
URBN scores higher overall (66/100 vs 64/100) and 11.4% revenue growth. BABA offers better value entry with a 59.5% 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.
Urban Outfitters Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Urban Outfitters, Inc. is engaged in the retail and wholesale of general consumer products. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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