Alibaba Group HoldingMEX:9988N 79 Current Ratio is 1.28 as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% below its 10-year median of 1.75. GuruFocus rates MEX:9988N with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN266.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,132 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alibaba Group Holding ranks worse than 62.9% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Alibaba Group Holding's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.28.
Alibaba Group Holding has a current ratio of 1.28. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alibaba Group Holding's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:9988N'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.28 Med: 1.75 Max: 1.94
Current: 1.28
During the past 13 years, Alibaba Group Holding's highest Current Ratio was 1.94. The lowest was 1.28. And the median was 1.75.
MEX:9988N's Current Ratio is ranked worse than 62.9% of 1132
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.58
vs MEX:9988N: 1.28
Alibaba Group Holding (MEX:9988N) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Alibaba Group Holding Current Ratio Related Terms
Alibaba Group Holding Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's Current Ratio 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.
MEX:9988N vs PDD, MELI, DASH: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio 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 Current Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's Current Ratio 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 (MEX:9988N) has a Current Ratio of 1.28 as of Mar. 2026. This is 27% below median its historical median of 1.75. Over the past decade, Alibaba Group Holding's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 1.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #712 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's Current Ratio too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current Current Ratio of 1.28 is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.28 to a high of 1.94. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 1.28 is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #712 out of 1132 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alibaba Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's Current Ratio compare to PDD and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #712 out of 1132 companies for Current Ratio. This places Alibaba Group Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.58. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 1.28 is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Alibaba Group Holding's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.28 to 1.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.75 vs. the industry median of 1.58, Alibaba Group Holding has consistently been below 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 Current Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Current Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.58, based on 1,132 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alibaba Group Holding's current Current Ratio of 1.28 is 19% below 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alibaba Group Holding's current Current Ratio is 1.28, which is 27% below median its own 10-year median of 1.75. 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 (MEX:9988N) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN266.17, compared to a current price of MXN223.22 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 1.28, which is 27% below median its 10-year median of 1.75 and 19% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.58. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (MEX:9988N), the current Current Ratio is 1.28 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 (MEX:9988N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN223.22 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN266.17.
GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:9988N:
Current Ratio: 1.28 (27% below median its 10-year median of 1.75)
GF Value™: MXN266.17 vs. price of MXN223.22 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#712 of 1132)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:9988N 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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