Alibaba Group Holding Limited(BABA)Fundamental Analysis & FinancialsNYSE
Valuation, growth, margins and balance sheet
Valuation Snapshot
What the multiples imply about expectations
The market considers the company to be a large-cap player with a significant market presence. At current multiples, it trades fairly valued—reflecting market expectations.
Valuation Metrics
Ratios and multiples
Financial Health
Liquidity and leverage
The company's financial health appears moderate. Moderate ROE and moderate ROA reflect reasonably efficient capital use. Debt is manageable within acceptable ranges.
Valuation Multiples
Current valuation metrics
Quarterly Earnings History
Recent quarterly financial performance and trends
| Quarter | Revenue | Net Income | Gross Profit | EPS (Basic) | EPS (Diluted) | Gross Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026(Latest) | $268.95B | $10.61B | $102.86B | $4.48 | $3.68 | 38.2% | 4.0% |
| Q1 2026 | $243.38B | $25.54B | $83.99B | $10.96 | $10.40 | 34.5% | 10.5% |
| Q4 2025 | $284.84B | $16.38B | $115.31B | $7.04 | $5.92 | 40.5% | 5.8% |
| Q3 2025 | $247.80B | $21.02B | $97.01B | $9.04 | $8.72 | 39.1% | 8.5% |
| Q2 2025 | $247.65B | $40.65B | $111.22B | $18.56 | $18.00 | 44.9% | 16.4% |
Key Insights:
- Revenue increased by 10.5% from previous quarter
- Net margin of 4.0% indicates low profitability
- EPS declined by 64.6% quarter-over-quarter
Financial Efficiency
Utilization and collections performance
Asset Turnover 0.55 indicates moderate efficiency. Receivables Turnover 29.01 and DSO 12.58 reflect excellent collections. Working Capital Turnover 7.78 is moderately efficient. ROIC 5.5% highlights weak capital returns.
Efficiency Metrics
Profitability & Growth
Margins and earnings power
Efficiency Performance Matrix
4-quadrant analysis of operational efficiency vs profitability
Efficiency vs Profitability Quadrants
High Margin
Low Margin
High Margin
Low Margin
Efficiency Analysis
Asset Turnover
Receivables Turnover
Working Capital
Overall Efficiency Score
Mixed efficiency profile requiring targeted improvements
⚠️ Thresholds are benchmark-based heuristics derived from long-term industry averages, not strict valuation rules.
• Bubble size represents ROIC magnitude
• Green (Optimal): Excellent efficiency-profitability balance
• Blue (Efficiency-Driven): High turnover, room to improve margins
• Yellow (Margin-Driven): Strong margins, opportunity to improve efficiency
• Red (Weak Operations): Areas needing improvement on both dimensions
Market Data & Share Structure
Comprehensive valuation metrics and ownership breakdown
Market Data & Capitalization
Share Statistics & Ownership
Profitability Margin Pyramid
Hierarchical view of margin compression from revenue to net income
Margin Hierarchy by Profitability Level
Margin Analysis
Total Revenue
Gross Profit
EBITDA
Net Income
Margin Quality Assessment
Moderate margins requiring efficiency improvements
• Larger circles represent higher dollar amounts
• Margin percentages show profitability at each level
• Blue: Revenue base
• Green: Gross profitability
• Yellow: Operating performance
• Red: Net profitability
Operating Cash & Liquidity
Core cash generation and short-term solvency
Cash Flow Analysis
Operating Cash Flow (TTM)
$78.49B
Cash from core operations
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
-$48.45B
Available after capex
Financial Position & Liquidity
Current Ratio
1.36
Adequate
Quick Ratio
0.73
Fair
Net Cash
$119.17B
Net creditor
Total Cash
$385.70B
Balance sheet cash
Total Debt
$266.53B
Outstanding borrowings
Cash Conversion Cycle
Working capital efficiency measurement
Days Sales Outstanding
12.6
days to collect payment
Days Inventory Outstanding
11.2
days to turn inventory
Cash Conversion Cycle
23.8
net days of cycle
Excellent cash conversion — working capital cycles very efficiently.
Ownership & Shareholder Sentiment
Insider, institutional, and short interest positions
Insider Ownership
1.77%
Moderate stake
Institutional Ownership
10.18%
Modest participation
Short % of Float
1.51%
Minimal short
Short Ratio (Days)
4.5d
days to cover
Ownership structure shows limited insider stake and mixed institutional participation.
Dividends & Shareholder Returns
Policy stance and implications
The company pays dividends but dividend sustainability is at risk (FCF coverage: -2.7x). The payout ratio of 25.4% indicates potential risk - monitor cash flows and earnings closely.
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