Alibaba Group Holding Limited
BABAConsumer CyclicalNASDAQInternet Retail
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is listed under Internet Retail. The $281.47B market capitalization puts BABA squarely in mega-cap range for its industry. It operates through the Alibaba China E-Commerce Group, Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, Cloud Intelligence Group, and All Others segments.
Market Cap
$281.47B
Beta
0.50
P/E (TTM)
25.62
P/E (Fwd)
12.20
EPS (TTM)
$4.42
EPS (Fwd)
$9.28
ROE
6.4%
ROA
1.6%
Cash
$385.70B
Total Debt
$266.53B
Free CF
-$82.64B
52W Change
-23.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BABA stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 26, 2026 close, BABA finished 8.12% below its 150-day moving average ($129.99) and 12.39% below its 200-day moving average ($136.33). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BABA overbought or oversold?
At the August 26, 2026 close, BABA's RSI(14) was 38.3, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited holds $385.70B in cash against $266.53B in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. Free cash flow is running at -$82.64B, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 6.4%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been uneven over recent years, ranging from $853.06B to $1.02T.
With a beta below 0.7, Alibaba Group Holding Limited typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. These risk factors are not exhaustive — macroeconomic shifts, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics can all influence Alibaba Group Holding Limited's trajectory.