Alibaba Group Holding Limited
BABAConsumer CyclicalNASDAQInternet Retail
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the consumer cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding Limited focuses on Internet Retail services and products. Alibaba Group Holding Limited, through its subsidiaries, provides technology infrastructure and marketing reach to help merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses in the People's Republic of. With a market capitalization of $302.67B, it sits in mega-cap territory. It operates through the Alibaba China E-Commerce Group, Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, Cloud Intelligence Group, and All Others segments.
Market Cap
$302.67B
Beta
0.49
P/E (TTM)
19.47
P/E (Fwd)
13.70
EPS (TTM)
$6.48
EPS (Fwd)
$9.21
ROE
9.2%
ROA
2.1%
Cash
$316.82B
Total Debt
$281.72B
Free CF
-$44.07B
52W Change
10.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
With $316.82B in cash and $281.72B in debt, BABA maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow is running at -$44.07B, 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 9.2%, which is decent for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 2.1% 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. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Alibaba Group Holding Limited and its sector.