Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsVF Corporation (VFC)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$109.30
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $281.47B
VFC
VF Corporation
$13.17
+4.36%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 8074% more annual revenue ($1.04T vs $12.78B). BABA leads profitability with a 7.0% profit margin vs 5.5%. VFC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. VFC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BABA
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
VFC
Strong Buy66
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
+76.6%
Fair Value
$89.00
Current Price
$13.17
$75.83 discount
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 78.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
ROE of 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
5.5% margin — thin
Revenue declined 5.2%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : VFC
The strongest argument for VFC centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.33 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 : VFC
The primary concerns for VFC are Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow. Debt-to-equity of 2.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VFC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 8.6% — sustainability is the question.
VFC generates stronger free cash flow (-116M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
VFC scores higher overall (66/100 vs 55/100). 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.
VF Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
VF Corporation is an American worldwide apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company's more than 30 brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work.
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