DADA vs. BABA

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

DADA (Dada Nexus Limited) and BABA (Alibaba Group Holding Limited) are both stocks. Both operate in the Internet Retail industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. A 0.53 correlation means they provide meaningful diversification when combined.

Performance

DADA vs. BABA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Dada Nexus Limited (DADA) and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

DADA

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BABA

• 1D: 4.32%
• 1M: -0.52%
• YTD: -10.75%
• 6M: -18.81%
• 1Y: 15.93%
• 3Y*: 17.80%
• 5Y*: -8.69%
• 10Y*: 6.04%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DADA vs. BABA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
DADA Dada Nexus Limited	0.00%	61.98%	-63.55%	-52.37%	-47.04%	-63.95%	128.27%
BABA Alibaba Group Holding Limited	-10.75%	75.80%	11.77%	-10.83%	-25.84%	-48.96%	6.00%

Correlation

The correlation between DADA and BABA is -0.07, meaning there is essentially no relationship between their price movements. Each responds to its own set of market drivers, making them strong candidates for combining in a diversified portfolio.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.07
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.43
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.57
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 8, 2020	0.53

The correlation between DADA and BABA shifts across timeframes, from -0.07 (1 year) to 0.57 (5 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Total Revenue (TTM) DADA : $9.66B BABA : $811.51B
Gross Profit (TTM) DADA : $2.44B BABA : $332.88B
EBITDA (TTM) DADA : -$743.79M BABA : $112.44B

Return for Risk

DADA vs. BABA — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

BABA

BABA Risk / Return Rank: 51
BABA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 53
BABA Sortino Ratio Rank: 52
BABA Omega Ratio Rank: 48
BABA Calmar Ratio Rank: 51
BABA Martin Ratio Rank: 50

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DADA vs. BABA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dada Nexus Limited (DADA) and Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DADA	BABA	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.37	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.17	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.14	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.08	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	DADA	BABA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-80.09%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-36.77%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-36.77%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-72.48%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-80.09%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-56.57%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-37.51%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	18.51%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DADA	BABA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	14.56%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	29.19%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	43.59%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	51.35%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	43.38%	—

Dividends

DADA vs. BABA - Dividend Comparison

DADA has not paid dividends to shareholders, while BABA's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.53%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
BABA Alibaba Group Holding Limited	1.53%	1.36%	1.96%	1.29%
DADA Dada Nexus Limited	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DADA and BABA in my portfolio?

DADA and BABA have a correlation of -0.07, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.