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Alibaba Group HoldingBABA +1.26%76 Cash-to-Debt is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates BABA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $121.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alibaba Group Holding ranks better than 67.86% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. Alibaba Group Holding's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13.
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, Alibaba Group Holdingcould pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alibaba Group Holding's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
BABA'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.13 Med: 2.1 Max: 2.78
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, Alibaba Group Holding's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 2.78. The lowest was 1.13. And the median was 2.10.
BABA's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 67.86% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.47
vs BABA: 1.13
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
Alibaba Group Holding Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
Alibaba Group Holding Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Alibaba Group Holding Cash-to-Debt vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's Cash-to-Debt falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) has a Cash-to-Debt of 1.13 as of Mar. 2026. This is 46% below median its historical median of 2.10. Over the past decade, Alibaba Group Holding's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.13 to 2.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #359 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's Cash-to-Debt too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.13 is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.13 to a high of 2.78. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 1.13 is 140.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #359 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alibaba Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's Cash-to-Debt compare to PDD and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #359 out of 1117 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts Alibaba Group Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 1.13 is 140.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alibaba Group Holding's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 1.13 to 2.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 0.47, Alibaba Group Holding has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash-to-Debt for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.47, based on 1,117 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alibaba Group Holding's current Cash-to-Debt of 1.13 is 140.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alibaba Group Holding's current Cash-to-Debt is 1.13, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 2.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alibaba Group Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $121.33, compared to a current price of $130.53 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 1.13, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 140.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.47. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), the current Cash-to-Debt is 1.13 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $130.53 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $121.33.
GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BABA:
Cash-to-Debt: 1.13 (46% below median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: $121.33 vs. price of $130.53 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 140.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#359 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BABA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alibaba is the world's largest online and mobile commerce company as measured by gross merchandise volume. It operates China's online marketplaces, including Taobao (consumer-to-consumer) and Tmall (business-to-consumer). The China retail e-commerce platform is the most valuable cash flow-generating business at Alibaba. Additional revenue sources include China wholesale e-commerce, international retail and wholesale e-commerce, local consumer services, travel services, cloud computing, digital media and entertainment, Cainiao logistics services, and other businesses.
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