BABA (Alibaba Group Holding) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $45.93 (As of Mar. 2026)


BABA Alibaba Group Holding Ltd BABA
84 GF Score
Price $96.14
GF Value $119.17
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Alibaba Group Holding Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Alibaba Group Holding BABA -1.89% 84 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BABA with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $119.17 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Alibaba Group Holding's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $66.275. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $45.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Alibaba Group Holding's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 13.60% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 18.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Alibaba Group Holding was 23.50% per year. The lowest was 13.60% per year. And the median was 17.20% per year.

As of today (2026-07-05), Alibaba Group Holding's current stock price is $96.14. Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.93. Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 2.09.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Alibaba Group Holding was 20.35. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 3.11.


Alibaba Group Holding  (NYSE:BABA) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=96.14/45.93
=2.09

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Alibaba Group Holding was 20.35. The lowest was 1.96. And the median was 3.11.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Alibaba Group Holding Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Alibaba Group Holding Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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.

Alibaba Group Holding Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Alibaba Group Holding Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Alibaba Group Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BABA vs PDD, MELI, DASH: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Alibaba Group Holding Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Alibaba Group Holding's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=66.275/121.4731*121.4731
=66.275

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 121.4731.

Alibaba Group Holding Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 13.674 101.686 16.335
201609 14.777 102.565 17.501
201612 15.065 103.225 17.728
201703 15.989 103.335 18.796
201706 17.345 103.664 20.325
201709 19.114 103.994 22.327
201712 20.638 104.984 23.880
201803 22.515 105.973 25.808
201806 23.640 106.193 27.042
201809 23.771 106.852 27.024
201812 25.880 107.622 29.211
201903 28.349 108.172 31.835
201906 29.013 109.601 32.156
201909 32.489 110.260 35.793
201912 39.547 110.700 43.396
202003 40.052 110.920 43.863
202006 42.223 110.590 46.378
202009 46.506 107.512 52.545
202012 52.828 109.711 58.492
202103 53.084 111.579 57.791
202106 55.857 111.360 60.930
202109 55.011 109.051 61.277
202112 56.918 112.349 61.541
202203 55.997 113.558 59.900
202206 54.329 113.448 58.172
202209 51.007 113.778 54.457
202212 54.102 114.548 57.373
202303 55.975 115.427 58.907
202306 55.499 115.647 58.295
202309 55.691 116.087 58.275
202312 56.614 117.296 58.630
202403 56.291 117.735 58.078
202406 54.373 117.296 56.309
202409 56.289 118.615 57.645
202412 57.754 118.945 58.982
202503 58.663 119.384 59.689
202506 59.170 119.055 60.372
202509 60.746 119.934 61.526
202512 61.829 120.704 62.223
202603 66.275 121.473 66.275

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $45.93 mean?
Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $45.93 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.93. Overall, Alibaba Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to PDD and MELI?
Alibaba Group Holding's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $45.93 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. Alibaba Group Holding's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.93. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $119.17, compared to a current price of $96.14 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.93. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $45.93 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 undervalued. The current stock price of $96.14 is trading 19.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $119.17. GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BABA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $45.93
  • GF Value™: $119.17 vs. price of $96.14 (19.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Group Holding Business Description

Address 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, 26th Floor, Tower One, Times Square, Hong Kong, HKG
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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