- ISIN
- US01609W1027
- CUSIP
- 01609W102
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Internet Retail
- IPO Date
- Sep 19, 2014
Highlights
- Market Cap
- $272.45B
- Enterprise Value
- $289.31B
- EPS (TTM)
- CN¥33.90
- PE Ratio
- 22.55
- PEG Ratio
- 1.01
- Total Revenue (TTM)
- CN¥811.51B
- Gross Profit (TTM)
- CN¥332.88B
- EBITDA (TTM)
- CN¥112.44B
- Year Range
- $103.71 - $192.67
- Target Price
- $193.20
- ROA (TTM)
- 4.28%
- ROE (TTM)
- 7.71%
Share Price Chart
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Performance
BABA Performance Chart
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is down 22.3% since the beginning of the year. At $113 per share, BABA is trading 41.4% below its 52-week high of $193. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of BABA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $567.
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Returns By Period
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) has returned -22.32% so far this year and 0.87% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, BABA has returned 4.42% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% annually.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- -14.13%
- YTD
- -22.32%
- 6M
- -26.87%
- 1Y
- 0.87%
- 3Y*
- 11.06%
- 5Y*
- -10.74%
- 10Y*
- 4.42%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- 0.31%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
BABA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 19, 2014, BABA's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.87%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.7 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Oct 2015 with a return of +42.2%, while the worst month was Nov 2021 at -22.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BABA closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +36.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 24, 2020 at -13.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15.68% | -15.01% | -12.94% | 5.12% | -5.81% | -8.34% | -22.32% | ||||||
| 2025 | 16.57% | 34.07% | -0.21% | -9.68% | -4.68% | 1.31% | 6.37% | 11.91% | 32.39% | -4.64% | -7.70% | -6.82% | 75.80% |
| 2024 | -6.89% | 2.58% | -2.26% | 3.44% | 4.66% | -6.10% | 9.51% | 5.69% | 27.33% | -7.67% | -10.83% | -2.95% | 11.77% |
| 2023 | 25.10% | -20.34% | 16.39% | -17.12% | -6.07% | 4.78% | 22.57% | -9.06% | -6.63% | -4.84% | -9.28% | 4.90% | -10.83% |
| 2022 | 5.89% | -16.38% | 3.43% | -10.76% | -1.07% | 18.36% | -21.38% | 6.76% | -16.16% | -20.52% | 37.72% | 0.61% | -25.84% |
| 2021 | 9.07% | -6.33% | -4.64% | 1.86% | -7.36% | 5.99% | -13.93% | -14.45% | -11.34% | 11.41% | -22.68% | -6.85% | -48.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
Alibaba Group Holding Limited has an annualized alpha of -1.32%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 19, 2014.
- This stock participated in 129.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.97% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.32%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.16
- Upside Capture
- 86.97%
- Downside Capture
- 129.05%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BABA ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BABA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.92 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.27 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.03 | 1.34 | -0.31 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.06 | 2.53 | -2.59 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.12 | 11.37 | -11.49 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Alibaba Group Holding Limited provided a 0.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.05 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.05 | $2.00 | $1.66 | $1.00 |
Dividend yield | 0.93% | 1.36% | 1.96% | 1.29% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Alibaba Group Holding Limited. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.05 | $1.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.66 |
| 2023 | $1.00 | $1.00 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Alibaba Group Holding Limited has a dividend yield of 0.93%, which signifies it pays a smaller percentage of its stock price in dividends to its shareholders compared to other companies in the market.
Payout Ratio
Alibaba Group Holding Limited has a payout ratio of 40.87%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Alibaba Group Holding Limited strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Alibaba Group Holding Limited. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Alibaba Group Holding Limited was 80.09%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Alibaba Group Holding Limited drawdown is 62.20%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -80.09%Oct 2022 | 1y 12mo | — | 5y 7moOct 2020 - now |
2015 bear market2015 | -51.83%Sep 2015 | 10mo 21d | 1y 7mo | 2y 6moNov 2014 - May 2017 |
2019 bear market2019 | -38.06%Jan 2019 | 6mo 22d | 11mo 21d | 1y 6moJun 2018 - Dec 2019 |
COVID crash2020 | -23.49%Mar 2020 | 2mo 9d | 3mo 15d | 5mo 24dJan 2020 - Jul 2020 |
2018 correction2018 | -18.37%Apr 2018 | 2mo 7d | 1mo 29d | 4mo 6dJan 2018 - Jun 2018 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BABA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -80.09% | -56.78% | -23.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -39.94% | -9.10% | -30.84% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -39.94% | -18.90% | -21.04% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -72.48% | -25.43% | -47.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -80.09% | -33.92% | -46.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -62.20% | -2.34% | -59.86% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.56% | -10.72% | -26.84% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 19.58% | 2.02% | +17.56% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Alibaba Group Holding Limited over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Alibaba Group Holding Limited is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Internet Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for BABA, comparing it with other companies in the Internet Retail industry. Currently, BABA has a P/E ratio of 22.5. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for BABA compared to other companies in the Internet Retail industry. BABA currently has a PEG ratio of 1.0. This PEG ratio is close to the industry average, suggesting the stock’s valuation is balanced against its growth outlook.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for BABA relative to other companies in the Internet Retail industry. Currently, BABA has a P/S ratio of 2.3. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for BABA in comparison with other companies in the Internet Retail industry. Currently, BABA has a P/B value of 1.7. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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