Alibaba Group Holding's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.02.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.19.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Alibaba Group Holding was -57.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -14.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 10.10% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Alibaba Group Holding's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
BABA'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14 Med: 21.65 Max: 223
Current: -14
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Alibaba Group Holding was 223.00% per year. The lowest was -14.00% per year. And the median was 21.65% per year.
BABA's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 77.39% of 889
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 6.2
vs BABA: -14.00
Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Alibaba Group Holding EBIT per Share Related Terms
Alibaba Group Holding EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $8.19
* 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 EBIT per Share of $8.19 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #688 out of 889 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 77.4%.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's EBIT per Share too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current EBIT per Share is $8.19. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. Alibaba Group Holding's value of $8.19 is 32.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #688 out of 889 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EBIT per Share compare to PDD and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #688 out of 889 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Alibaba Group Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 6.20. Alibaba Group Holding's value of $8.19 is 32.1% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Cyclical companies is 6.20, based on 889 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alibaba Group Holding's current EBIT per Share of $8.19 is 32.1% 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EBIT per Share is 6.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alibaba Group Holding's current EBIT per Share is $8.19. 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 $119.14, compared to a current price of $96.14 — trading 19.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $8.19 and 32.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 6.20. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (BABA), the current EBIT per Share is $8.19 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 $119.14.
GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BABA:
EBIT per Share: $8.19
GF Value™: $119.14 vs. price of $96.14 (19.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#688 of 889)
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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