Alibaba Group HoldingHAM:2RR -1.59%83 FCF Margin % is 3.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 22.67. GuruFocus rates HAM:2RR with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,125 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alibaba Group Holding ranks better than 67.82% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alibaba Group Holding's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:2RR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.96 Med: 22.67 Max: 41.26
Current: 7.43
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Alibaba Group Holding was 41.26%. The lowest was -4.96%. And the median was 22.67%.
HAM:2RR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 67.82% of 1125
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 3.02
vs HAM:2RR: 7.43
Alibaba Group Holding FCF Margin % Related Terms
Alibaba Group Holding FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's FCF Margin % 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.
HAM:2RR vs PDD, MELI, DASH: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's FCF Margin % 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 (HAM:2RR) has a FCF Margin % of 3.87% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 22.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #362 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's FCF Margin % too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current FCF Margin % of 3.87% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 22.67. The Retail - Cyclical industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 3.87% is 28.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #362 out of 1125 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alibaba Group Holding has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's FCF Margin % compare to PDD and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #362 out of 1125 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Alibaba Group Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 3.02. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 3.87% is 28.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 22.67 vs. the industry median of 3.02, 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 FCF Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 3.02, based on 1,125 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alibaba Group Holding's current FCF Margin % of 3.87% is 28.1% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median FCF Margin % is 3.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alibaba Group Holding's current FCF Margin % is 3.87%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 22.67. 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 (HAM:2RR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.30, compared to a current price of €11.16 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.87%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 22.67 and 28.1% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 3.02. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (HAM:2RR), the current FCF Margin % is 3.87% 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 (HAM:2RR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.16 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.30.
GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:2RR:
FCF Margin %: 3.87% (83% below median its 10-year median of 22.67)
GF Value™: €13.30 vs. price of €11.16 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#362 of 1125)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:2RR 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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