ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (AHLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:AHLA - Deutsche Boerse Ag - US01609W1027 - ADR - Currency: EUR
AHLA gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 11 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. AHLA has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. AHLA has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AHLA had positive earnings in the past year.
AHLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AHLA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years AHLA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AHLA has a Return On Assets (7.18%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 12.82%, AHLA is not doing good in the industry: 63.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AHLA's Return On Invested Capital of 8.29% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AHLA outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for AHLA is in line with the industry average of 8.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.12%) for AHLA is below the current ROIC(8.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.18% | ||
| ROE | 12.82% | ||
| ROIC | 8.29% |
ROA(3y)5.28%
ROA(5y)5.68%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)10.16%
ROIC(3y)7.12%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
1.3 Margins
AHLA has a better Profit Margin (12.99%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
AHLA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AHLA has a Operating Margin of 14.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. AHLA outperforms 90.91% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AHLA has declined.
With a Gross Margin value of 39.95%, AHLA is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
AHLA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.99% | ||
| GM | 39.95% |
OM growth 3Y9.62%
OM growth 5Y-4.68%
PM growth 3Y21.4%
PM growth 5Y-15%
GM growth 3Y2.73%
GM growth 5Y-2.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AHLA is still creating some value.
AHLA has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AHLA has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, AHLA has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
AHLA has an Altman-Z score of 3.04. This indicates that AHLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.04, AHLA is doing worse than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
AHLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.98. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as AHLA would need 2.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AHLA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.98) than 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that AHLA is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.21, AHLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.18%
2.3 Liquidity
AHLA has a Current Ratio of 1.55. This is a normal value and indicates that AHLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of AHLA (1.55) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.55 indicates that AHLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of AHLA (1.55) is better than 72.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.31% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.28% on average over the past years.
AHLA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.86%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.35% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.31%
EPS 3Y7.52%
EPS 5Y4.28%
EPS Q2Q%23.47%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.31%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%6.57%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, AHLA will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.11% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, AHLA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.40% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3Y11%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.4%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.27, which indicates a correct valuation of AHLA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AHLA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.82% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AHLA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.38, the valuation of AHLA can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, AHLA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
AHLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.09.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AHLA indicates a rather cheap valuation: AHLA is cheaper than 90.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
AHLA's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AHLA is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)3.1
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3Y11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
AHLA has a yearly dividend return of 0.85%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.22, 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 2.40, AHLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
AHLA pays out 22.46% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP22.46%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3Y11%
FRA:AHLA (8/11/2025, 4:32:57 PM)
103.8
+1.4 (+1.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap247.55B
Analysts85.11
Price Target131.67 (26.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP22.46%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.92%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(2)6.96%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.71%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(4)6.96%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)2.27%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)5.43%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.72%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.82%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.82%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.03%
PT rev (1m)-6.99%
PT rev (3m)-5.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 | ||
| P/S | 2.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.67 | ||
| P/B | 2.05 | ||
| P/tB | 2.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
EPS(TTM)7.82
EY7.53%
EPS(NY)8.39
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)3.89
FCFY3.74%
OCF(TTM)8.19
OCFY7.89%
SpS49.93
BVpS50.6
TBVpS36.75
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)3.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.18% | ||
| ROE | 12.82% | ||
| ROCE | 10.69% | ||
| ROIC | 8.29% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.07% | ||
| OM | 14.69% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.99% | ||
| GM | 39.95% | ||
| FCFM | 7.78% |
ROA(3y)5.28%
ROA(5y)5.68%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)10.16%
ROIC(3y)7.12%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
ROICexc(3y)11.37%
ROICexc(5y)10.26%
ROICexgc(3y)17.4%
ROICexgc(5y)16.29%
ROCE(3y)9.19%
ROCE(5y)8.36%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.92%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.97%
OM growth 3Y9.62%
OM growth 5Y-4.68%
PM growth 3Y21.4%
PM growth 5Y-15%
GM growth 3Y2.73%
GM growth 5Y-2.4%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.55
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 202.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 16.5 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 86.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 59.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.04 |
F-Score7
WACC8.18%
ROIC/WACC1.01
Cap/Depr(3y)116.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.67%
Profit Quality(3y)158.56%
Profit Quality(5y)149.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.31%
EPS 3Y7.52%
EPS 5Y4.28%
EPS Q2Q%23.47%
EPS Next Y7.29%
EPS Next 2Y11.17%
EPS Next 3Y11%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.31%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%6.57%
Revenue Next Year5.66%
Revenue Next 2Y7.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.4%
EBIT growth 1Y18.12%
EBIT growth 3Y15.44%
EBIT growth 5Y8.99%
EBIT Next Year22.36%
EBIT Next 3Y17.32%
EBIT Next 5Y12.57%
FCF growth 1Y-48.19%
FCF growth 3Y-4.65%
FCF growth 5Y-10.53%
OCF growth 1Y-10.45%
OCF growth 3Y4.63%
OCF growth 5Y-1.97%