ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (AHLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:AHLA - US01609W1027 - ADR
115 EUR
-2 (-1.71%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AHLA. AHLA was compared to 12 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.
In the past 5 years AHLA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years AHLA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.18%, AHLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
AHLA has a Return On Equity of 12.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AHLA outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of AHLA (8.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AHLA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.12%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.76%.
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 Profit Margin of 12.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: AHLA outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AHLA has declined.
AHLA has a better Operating Margin (14.69%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
AHLA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AHLA has a Gross Margin of 39.95%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AHLA underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for AHLA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AHLA has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AHLA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AHLA has an Altman-Z score of 3.25. This indicates that AHLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AHLA's Altman-Z score of 3.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AHLA outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AHLA (2.98) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that AHLA is not too dependend on debt financing.
AHLA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21. This is in the better half of the industry: AHLA outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.19%
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.
AHLA has a Current ratio of 1.55. This is in the better half of the industry: AHLA outperforms 75.00% 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.55 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AHLA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.06%.
Measured over the past 5 years, AHLA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.28% on average per year.
AHLA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.86%.
Measured over the past years, AHLA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.06%
EPS 3Y7.52%
EPS 5Y4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-10.61%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.31%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%1.39%
3.2 Future
AHLA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.11% yearly.
AHLA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y9.19%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue Next Year5.41%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.38%
Revenue Next 5Y6.87%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.03, AHLA is valued correctly.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AHLA indicates a rather cheap valuation: AHLA is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. AHLA is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.48, the valuation of AHLA can be described as correct.
AHLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AHLA is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AHLA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.48), we can say AHLA is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AHLA is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, AHLA is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.51
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y9.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.86%, AHLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
AHLA's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.22. AHLA pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, AHLA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
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 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y9.19%
FRA:AHLA (9/4/2025, 1:45:08 PM)
115
-2 (-1.71%)
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 Cap274.17B
Analysts85.11
Price Target131.88 (14.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.86% |
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)1.51%
PT rev (3m)-8.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.48 | ||
| P/S | 2.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.96 | ||
| P/B | 2.26 | ||
| P/tB | 3.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.76 |
EPS(TTM)7.65
EY6.65%
EPS(NY)9.22
Fwd EY8.01%
FCF(TTM)3.91
FCFY3.4%
OCF(TTM)8.24
OCFY7.16%
SpS50.19
BVpS50.87
TBVpS36.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.51
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 | 3.25 |
F-Score7
WACC8.19%
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)4.06%
EPS 3Y7.52%
EPS 5Y4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-10.61%
EPS Next Y-2.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y9.19%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.86%
Revenue growth 3Y5.31%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%1.39%
Revenue Next Year5.41%
Revenue Next 2Y7%
Revenue Next 3Y7.38%
Revenue Next 5Y6.87%
EBIT growth 1Y18.12%
EBIT growth 3Y15.44%
EBIT growth 5Y8.99%
EBIT Next Year22.36%
EBIT Next 3Y17.72%
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%