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Alibaba Group HoldingLIM:BABAUS 72 EV-to-EBITDA is 118.96 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 536% above its 10-year median of 18.70. GuruFocus rates LIM:BABAUS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $118.94. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 945 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alibaba Group Holding ranks worse than 73.65% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Alibaba Group Holding's enterprise value is $2,427,553.73 Mil.
Alibaba Group Holding's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $20,405.89 Mil. Therefore, Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 118.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
LIM:BABAUS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.34 Med: 18.7 Max: 40.39
Current: 15.3
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Alibaba Group Holding was 40.39. The lowest was 6.34. And the median was 18.70.
LIM:BABAUS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 73.65% of 945
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 9.03
vs LIM:BABAUS: 15.30
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
Alibaba Group Holding (LIM:BABAUS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Alibaba Group Holding's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Alibaba Group Holding's share price for today is $126.60.
Alibaba Group Holding's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $0.000.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
Alibaba Group Holding EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
LIM:BABAUS vs PDD, MELI, DASH: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Alibaba Group Holding's current Enterprise Value is $2,427,553.73 Mil.
Alibaba Group Holding's EBITDA 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 $20,405.89 Mil.
* 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 (LIM:BABAUS) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 118.96 as of Aug. 09, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding. This is 536% above median its historical median of 18.70. Over the past decade, Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.34 to 40.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #696 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 118.96 is 536% above median its 10-year median of 18.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.34 to a high of 40.39. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 118.96 is 1217.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #696 out of 945 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alibaba Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's EV-to-EBITDA compare to PDD and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #696 out of 945 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Alibaba Group Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 118.96 is 1217.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Alibaba Group Holding's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.34 to 40.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.70 vs. the industry median of 9.03, Alibaba Group Holding has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 9.03, based on 945 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alibaba Group Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA of 118.96 is 1217.4% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alibaba Group Holding's current EV-to-EBITDA is 118.96, which is 536% above median its own 10-year median of 18.70. 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?
Alibaba Group Holding (LIM:BABAUS) has a current EV-to-EBITDA of 118.96. The stock's GF Value™ is $118.94, compared to a current price of $126.60 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 118.96, which is 536% above median its 10-year median of 18.70 and 1217.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 9.03. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (LIM:BABAUS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 118.96 as of Aug. 09, 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 (LIM:BABAUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $126.60 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $118.94.
Key valuation signals for LIM:BABAUS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 118.96 (536% above median its 10-year median of 18.70)
GF Value™: $118.94 vs. price of $126.60 (6.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1217.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#696 of 945)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM:BABAUS 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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