ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (BABA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:BABA - US01609W1027 - ADR
167.73 USD
-2.7 (-1.58%)
Taking everything into account, BABA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. BABA was compared to 30 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. BABA has an average financial health and profitability rating. BABA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year BABA was profitable.
BABA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years BABA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years BABA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of BABA (8.03%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
BABA has a better Return On Equity (14.63%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.19%, BABA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
BABA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.12%. This is below the industry average of 10.41%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.12%) for BABA is below the current ROIC(8.19%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.03% | ||
| ROE | 14.63% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% |
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
BABA's Profit Margin of 14.82% is amongst the best of the industry. BABA outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of BABA has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.51%, BABA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
BABA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of BABA (41.18%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of BABA has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.82% | ||
| GM | 41.18% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), BABA is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, BABA has less shares outstanding
BABA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
BABA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
BABA has an Altman-Z score of 3.47. This indicates that BABA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.47, BABA is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of BABA is 6.11, which is on the high side as it means it would take BABA, 6.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.11, BABA is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.67% of the companies in the same industry.
BABA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
BABA has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: BABA outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC8.08%
2.3 Liquidity
BABA has a Current Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that BABA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
BABA has a Current ratio (1.45) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that BABA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of BABA (1.45) is better than 63.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
BABA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.15%.
BABA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.28% yearly.
BABA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.32%.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.35% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.15%
EPS 3Y7.52%
EPS 5Y4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.32%
Revenue growth 3Y5.31%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%1.82%
3.2 Future
BABA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.11% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, BABA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-19.63%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y7.48%
Revenue Next 3Y8.46%
Revenue Next 5Y8.88%
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 18.74, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of BABA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of BABA indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: BABA is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of BABA to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say BABA is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.46, the valuation of BABA can be described as correct.
BABA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. BABA is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.55, BABA is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.46 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, BABA is valued a bit cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of BABA is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 72.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
BABA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.59%, BABA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
BABA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 9.74.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, BABA's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
5.2 History
BABA has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
BABA pays out 19.60% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.6%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
NYSE:BABA (11/3/2025, 9:41:08 AM)
167.73
-2.7 (-1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.28%
Inst Owner Change-16.4%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap388.97B
Revenue(TTM)1000.76B
Net Income(TTM)148.32B
Analysts84.17
Price Target201.38 (20.06%)
Short Float %1.77%
Short Ratio1.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% |
Yearly Dividend1.78
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP19.6%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.14%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(4)6.96%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.41%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.23%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.57%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.08%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.06%
PT rev (1m)19.79%
PT rev (3m)31.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-34.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-54.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.09%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.46 | ||
| P/S | 2.77 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.73 | ||
| P/tB | 3.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.76 |
EPS(TTM)8.95
EY5.34%
EPS(NY)10.19
Fwd EY6.08%
FCF(TTM)2.3
FCFY1.37%
OCF(TTM)9.12
OCFY5.44%
SpS60.64
BVpS61.43
TBVpS44.72
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.38
Graham Number111.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.03% | ||
| ROE | 14.63% | ||
| ROCE | 10.57% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.51% | ||
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.82% | ||
| GM | 41.18% | ||
| FCFM | 3.8% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y6.92%
ROICexgc 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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 265.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 25.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.47 |
F-Score8
WACC8.08%
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)4.15%
EPS 3Y7.52%
EPS 5Y4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-10.28%
EPS Next Y-19.63%
EPS Next 2Y5.29%
EPS Next 3Y10.23%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.32%
Revenue growth 3Y5.31%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%1.82%
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y7.48%
Revenue Next 3Y8.46%
Revenue Next 5Y8.88%
EBIT growth 1Y25.86%
EBIT growth 3Y15.44%
EBIT growth 5Y8.99%
EBIT Next Year4.06%
EBIT Next 3Y17.77%
EBIT Next 5Y15.72%
FCF growth 1Y-79.1%
FCF growth 3Y-4.65%
FCF growth 5Y-10.53%
OCF growth 1Y-28.72%
OCF growth 3Y4.63%
OCF growth 5Y-1.97%
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR / BABA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to BABA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (BABA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (BABA) stock?
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (BABA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for BABA stock?
The financial health rating of ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (BABA) is 5 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for BABA stock?
The dividend rating of ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (BABA) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 19.6%.