BABA (Alibaba Group Holding) Debt-to-Asset : 0.15 (As of Mar. 2026)

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GF Value $120.36
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What is Alibaba Group Holding Debt-to-Asset?

Alibaba Group Holding BABA +5.10% 77 Debt-to-Asset is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BABA with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Alibaba Group Holding's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,722 Mil. Alibaba Group Holding's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $36,154 Mil. Alibaba Group Holding's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $277,066 Mil. Alibaba Group Holding's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.15.


Alibaba Group Holding  (NYSE:BABA) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.


Alibaba Group Holding Debt-to-Asset Related Terms


Alibaba Group Holding Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset Chart

Alibaba Group Holding Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Debt-to-Asset
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Alibaba Group Holding Quarterly Data
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BABA vs PDD, MELI, DASH: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Alibaba Group Holding Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(4721.638 + 36154.438) / 277066.496
=0.15

Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(4721.638 + 36154.438) / 277066.496
=0.15

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.15 mean?
Alibaba Group Holding (BABA) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.15. Overall, Alibaba Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset compare to PDD and MELI?
Alibaba Group Holding's Debt-to-Asset of 0.15 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 Debt-to-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. Alibaba Group Holding's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.15. 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 $120.36, compared to a current price of $122.25 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.15. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.15 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 $122.25 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $120.36. GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for BABA:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.15
  • GF Value™: $120.36 vs. price of $122.25 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 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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