Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA)vsWinmark Corporation (WINA)
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
$131.88
+1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $321.85B
WINA
Winmark Corporation
$374.82
+0.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.34B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd generates 1196266% more annual revenue ($1.02T vs $84.99M). WINA leads profitability with a 48.2% profit margin vs 8.9%. BABA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.80. BABA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BABA
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
WINA
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+72.9%
Fair Value
$562.19
Current Price
$131.88
$430.31 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WINA.
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
Keeps 48 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 59.3%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
1.7% revenue growth
Earnings declined 70.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BABA
The strongest argument for BABA centers on Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.80 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WINA
The strongest argument for WINA centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 48.2% and operating margin at 59.3%. PEG of 1.41 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BABA
The primary concerns for BABA are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : WINA
The primary concerns for WINA are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BABA profiles as a value stock while WINA is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WINA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
BABA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
WINA generates stronger free cash flow (12M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BABA scores higher overall (50/100 vs 45/100). 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.
Winmark Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Winmark Corporation is a franchisor of five retail store concepts that buy, sell, trade and consign used merchandise primarily in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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