Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) — Stock Score Summary

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has a MoatMap StockRank of 33/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Alibaba is a dominant e-commerce and cloud player, but it faces intense domestic competition and regulatory headwinds. It does not directly align with our core 18-month macro themes of physical bottlenecks and resource constraints.

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.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$119.70
Market Cap$302.7B
P/E (TTM)19.35
P/E (Forward)13.67
Price/Book1.87
Return on Equity9.2%
Return on Invested Capital12.1%
Debt/Equity25.01
Gross Margin39.8%
Operating Margin1.0%
Revenue Growth2.9%
Dividend Yield0.8%
Free Cash Flow$-44.1B

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alibaba Group Holding Limited’s (BABA) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is 33/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (34), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Alibaba Group Holding Limited have an economic moat?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. 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 33/100. 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 (Hong Kong).
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