ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (AHLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:AHLA - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US01609W1027 - ADR - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AHLA. AHLA was compared to 11 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of AHLA get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. AHLA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AHLA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AHLA had a positive cash flow from operations.
AHLA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
AHLA had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
AHLA's Return On Assets of 6.49% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AHLA is outperformed by 63.64% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of AHLA (12.02%) is worse than 63.64% of its industry peers.
AHLA has a Return On Invested Capital (7.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AHLA is below the industry average of 8.85%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.60%) for AHLA is above the 3 year average (6.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.49% | ||
| ROE | 12.02% | ||
| ROIC | 7.6% |
ROA(3y)4.1%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)7.31%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)6.45%
ROIC(5y)6.42%
1.3 Margins
AHLA's Profit Margin of 12.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AHLA outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
AHLA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of AHLA (13.50%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
AHLA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AHLA's Gross Margin of 38.81% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. AHLA is outperformed by 81.82% of its industry peers.
AHLA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.26% | ||
| GM | 38.81% |
OM growth 3Y1.1%
OM growth 5Y-3.71%
PM growth 3Y-26.05%
PM growth 5Y-18.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.16%
GM growth 5Y-3.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), AHLA is destroying value.
AHLA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AHLA has less shares outstanding
AHLA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.93 indicates that AHLA is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of AHLA (2.93) is worse than 72.73% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AHLA is 2.69, which is a good value as it means it would take AHLA, 2.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AHLA (2.69) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that AHLA is not too dependend on debt financing.
AHLA's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21 is amongst the best of the industry. AHLA outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC9.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.48 indicates that AHLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AHLA (1.48) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
AHLA has a Quick Ratio of 1.48. This is a normal value and indicates that AHLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AHLA has a better Quick ratio (1.48) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.56% over the past year.
AHLA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.09% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AHLA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.85% in the last year.
AHLA shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.09% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.56%
EPS 3Y-1.58%
EPS 5Y10.09%
EPS Q2Q%12.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.85%
Revenue growth 3Y9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y20.09%
Sales Q2Q%7.61%
3.2 Future
AHLA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.20% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y11.55%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y6.58%
Revenue Next 3Y7.25%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.51 indicates a correct valuation of AHLA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AHLA is valued cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AHLA to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.12), we can say AHLA is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.88, the valuation of AHLA can be described as reasonable.
AHLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AHLA is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.42, AHLA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
AHLA's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AHLA is cheaper than 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
AHLA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y11.55%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AHLA has a yearly dividend return of 0.81%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.51, AHLA pays a better dividend. On top of this AHLA pays more dividend than 81.82% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, AHLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
14.91% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AHLA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.91%
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y11.55%
FRA:AHLA (5/9/2025, 5:17:58 PM)
111.9
+0.5 (+0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.49%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap267.05B
Analysts86.12
Price Target139.14 (24.34%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.81% |
Yearly Dividend0.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP14.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)3.1%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.76%
Max EPS beat(2)6.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)2.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.68%
Max EPS beat(4)6.96%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.35%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)6.4%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.48%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.97%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.89%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.6%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.78%
PT rev (1m)-5.16%
PT rev (3m)19.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.51 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.22 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.18 | ||
| P/tB | 3.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.39 |
EPS(TTM)7.71
EY6.89%
EPS(NY)9.42
Fwd EY8.42%
FCF(TTM)4.41
FCFY3.94%
OCF(TTM)8.17
OCFY7.3%
SpS50.31
BVpS51.31
TBVpS37.13
PEG (NY)1.79
PEG (5Y)1.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.49% | ||
| ROE | 12.02% | ||
| ROCE | 9.48% | ||
| ROIC | 7.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.25% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.92% | ||
| OM | 13.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.26% | ||
| GM | 38.81% | ||
| FCFM | 8.76% |
ROA(3y)4.1%
ROA(5y)6.51%
ROE(3y)7.31%
ROE(5y)11.55%
ROIC(3y)6.45%
ROIC(5y)6.42%
ROICexc(3y)10.57%
ROICexc(5y)10.27%
ROICexgc(3y)16.93%
ROICexgc(5y)17.44%
ROCE(3y)8.04%
ROCE(5y)8%
ROICexcg growth 3Y9.15%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.34%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.21%
OM growth 3Y1.1%
OM growth 5Y-3.71%
PM growth 3Y-26.05%
PM growth 5Y-18.28%
GM growth 3Y-3.16%
GM growth 5Y-3.83%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.53
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.19 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 164.83% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90% | ||
| Profit Quality | 71.43% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.93 |
F-Score7
WACC9.66%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)86.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.57%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.73%
Profit Quality(3y)186.71%
Profit Quality(5y)155.24%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.56%
EPS 3Y-1.58%
EPS 5Y10.09%
EPS Q2Q%12.76%
EPS Next Y8.12%
EPS Next 2Y11.35%
EPS Next 3Y11.55%
EPS Next 5Y1.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.85%
Revenue growth 3Y9.48%
Revenue growth 5Y20.09%
Sales Q2Q%7.61%
Revenue Next Year6.21%
Revenue Next 2Y6.58%
Revenue Next 3Y7.25%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
EBIT growth 1Y6.58%
EBIT growth 3Y10.68%
EBIT growth 5Y15.63%
EBIT Next Year25.85%
EBIT Next 3Y17.85%
EBIT Next 5Y12.3%
FCF growth 1Y-21.62%
FCF growth 3Y-7.42%
FCF growth 5Y8.11%
OCF growth 1Y-1.23%
OCF growth 3Y-7.64%
OCF growth 5Y3.88%