What is Alibaba Group Holding Limited's (BABA) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is 20/100, with a Sell signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (42), Value (22), and Momentum (38) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does Alibaba Group Holding Limited have an economic moat?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is Alibaba Group Holding Limited a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 20/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is Alibaba Group Holding Limited in?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Internet Retail industry (China).

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Alibaba Group Holding Limited · Consumer Cyclical · China · $295.5B · Avg Vol: $1.4B/d

StockRank

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P/E (TTM)

27.1x

ROE

6.4%

D/E

0.2x

Dividend %

0.9%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a leading diversified technology conglomerate, primarily operating extensive e-commerce platforms like Taobao and Tmall, alongside dominant cloud computing (Alibaba Cloud) and logistics services. The company commands a significant market share in China's digital economy, leveraging powerful network effects and a broad ecosystem that integrates retail, fintech, and enterprise solutions. Alibaba stands as a multinational market leader, continuously expanding its influence across various digital sectors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2023	2024	2025	2026	CAGR	TTM	2027E	2028E	Fwd CAGR
Revenue	129.3B	140.0B	148.3B	152.3B	5.6%	155.8B	167.0B	188.5B	11.2%
EPS	35.27	38.19	65.00	52.59	14.2%	4.42	88.19	—	67.7%
Shares	2.4B	2.4B	2.4B	2.4B	0.0%	2.4B	—	—	—
Debt	29.1B	30.6B	36.9B	41.9B	12.9%	39.7B	—	—	—
Equity	147.3B	146.8B	150.3B	157.9B	2.3%	—	—	—	—
Op CF	29.7B	27.2B	24.3B	11.3B	-27.5%	11.7B	—	—	—
Inv CF	-20.2B	-3.2B	-27.6B	-10.0B	—	—	—	—	—
Fin CF	-9.8B	-16.1B	-11.3B	-3.1B	—	—	—	—	—

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PRICE (1Y)-1.2%

SMA 50SMA 200

$118.90

RSI (14)

32.4

52W High

$190.92

From 52W High

0.6%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

9.7%58.1

ROE

6.4%42.5

GP/Assets

21.2%46.3

Op. Margin

7.3%54.1

FCF/Assets

-2.7%13.0

Piotroski

35.4

Int. Cover

14.2x59.6

D/E Ratio

0.24x67.9

Current Ratio

1.36x41.4

Value

P/E (TTM)

27.1x27.5

EV/EBITDA

15.2x26.9

P/FCF

—N/A

P/B

12.0x4.6

P/S

1.8x28.7

Div Yield

0.9%14.2

Momentum

52W High %

62%28.3

RS 6M

-29%25.3

SMA 50/200

0.85x20.8

EPS Rev 4W

+2.3%73.9

EPS Rev 12W

+1.1%62.5

EPS Improve

+111%72.4

Q Growth

-74%4.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$295.5B

P/E (Forward)

12.9x

Gross Margin

38.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of BABA are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
BABA	Alibaba Group Holding Limited(you)	$295.5B	20	Sell
PRX.JO	Prosus N.V.	$92.3B	24	Sell
3690.HK	Meituan	$61.0B	18	Strong Sell
MELI	MercadoLibre, Inc.	$99.7B	45	Hold
NPN.JO	Naspers Limited	$35.9B	27	Sell
DASH	DoorDash, Inc.	$102.6B	49	Hold
SE	Sea Limited	$73.1B	50	Hold
JD	JD.com, Inc.	$38.8B	38	Hold
CPNG	Coupang, Inc.	$29.7B	7	Strong Sell
PDD	PDD Holdings Inc.	$122.0B	67	Buy

Peer medians: ROE 8.0% · P/E 16.7x · Gross margin 30.1%

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA): Stock Score Summary

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 20/100 based on Quality (42/100), Value (22/100), and Momentum (38/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$118.90
Market Cap	$295.5B
P/E (TTM)	27.11
P/E (Forward)	12.88
Price/Book	12.02
Return on Equity	6.4%
Return on Invested Capital	9.7%
Debt/Equity	0.24x
Gross Margin	38.2%
Operating Margin	7.3%
Revenue Growth	8.6%
Dividend Yield	0.9%
Free Cash Flow	$-7.5B

Alibaba Group Holding Limited operates in the Internet Retail industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (China).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alibaba Group Holding Limited’s (BABA) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is 20/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (42), Value (22), and Momentum (38) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Alibaba Group Holding Limited have an economic moat?: Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has a Quality factor score of 42/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Alibaba Group Holding Limited a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 20/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Alibaba Group Holding Limited in?: Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Internet Retail industry (China).