Alibaba Group HoldingBUE:BABA +1.70%78 Days Inventory is 10.83 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 14.48. GuruFocus rates BUE:BABA with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ARS20,740.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,087 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alibaba Group Holding ranks better than 94.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
BUE:BABA'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.87 Med: 14.48 Max: 20.33
Current: 11.17
During the past 13 years, Alibaba Group Holding's highest Days Inventory was 20.33. The lowest was 5.87. And the median was 14.48.
BUE:BABA's Days Inventory is ranked better than 94.3% of 1087
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 104.57
vs BUE:BABA: 11.17
Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (11.83) to Mar. 2026 (10.83).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Alibaba Group Holding's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.43.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Alibaba Group Holding's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.08.
Alibaba Group Holding (BUE:BABA) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Alibaba Group Holding's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Alibaba Group Holding's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Alibaba Group Holding Days Inventory Related Terms
Alibaba Group Holding Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory 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.
BUE:BABA vs PDD, MELI, DASH: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory 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 (BUE:BABA) has a Days Inventory of 10.83 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 14.48. Over the past decade, Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory has ranged from 5.87 to 20.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #62 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current Days Inventory of 10.83 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 14.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.87 to a high of 20.33. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 10.83 is 89.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #62 out of 1087 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alibaba Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's Days Inventory compare to PDD and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #62 out of 1087 companies for Days Inventory. This places Alibaba Group Holding in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 104.57. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 10.83 is 89.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Alibaba Group Holding's own Days Inventory has ranged from 5.87 to 20.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.48 vs. the industry median of 104.57, 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 Days Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Cyclical companies is 104.57, based on 1,087 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alibaba Group Holding's current Days Inventory of 10.83 is 89.6% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Days Inventory is 104.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alibaba Group Holding's current Days Inventory is 10.83, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 14.48. 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 (BUE:BABA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS20,740.39, compared to a current price of ARS16,710.00 — trading 19.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 10.83, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 14.48 and 89.6% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 104.57. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (BUE:BABA), the current Days Inventory is 10.83 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 (BUE:BABA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ARS16,710.00 is trading 19.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ARS20,740.39.
GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:BABA:
Days Inventory: 10.83 (25% below median its 10-year median of 14.48)
GF Value™: ARS20,740.39 vs. price of ARS16,710.00 (19.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 89.6% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#62 of 1087)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE: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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