Alibaba Group HoldingBKK:BABA01 -4.92%69 Net Margin % is 10.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 17.03. GuruFocus rates BKK:BABA01 with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿11.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,128 Retail - Cyclical companies, Alibaba Group Holding ranks better than 86.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alibaba Group Holding's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:BABA01'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.3 Med: 17.03 Max: 29.32
Current: 10.1
BKK:BABA01's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.61% of 1128
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.33
vs BKK:BABA01: 10.10
Alibaba Group Holding (BKK:BABA01) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Alibaba Group Holding Net Margin % Related Terms
Alibaba Group Holding Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alibaba Group Holding's Net 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.
BKK:BABA01 vs PDD, MELI, DASH: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Alibaba Group Holding's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Alibaba Group Holding's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alibaba Group Holding's Net 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 (BKK:BABA01) has a Net Margin % of 10.49% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 17.03. Over the past decade, Alibaba Group Holding's Net Margin % has ranged from 7.30 to 29.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #151 out of 1128 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 13.4%.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's Net Margin % too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current Net Margin % of 10.49% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 17.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.30 to a high of 29.32. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 10.49% is 350.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #151 out of 1128 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 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alibaba Group Holding's Net Margin % compare to PDD and MELI?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Alibaba Group Holding ranks #151 out of 1128 companies for Net Margin %. This places Alibaba Group Holding in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 2.33. Alibaba Group Holding's value of 10.49% is 350.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Alibaba Group Holding's own Net Margin % has ranged from 7.30 to 29.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.03 vs. the industry median of 2.33, 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 Net Margin % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Net Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.33, based on 1,128 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alibaba Group Holding's current Net Margin % of 10.49% is 350.2% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Net Margin % is 2.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alibaba Group Holding's current Net Margin % is 10.49%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 17.03. 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 (BKK:BABA01) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿11.45, compared to a current price of ฿8.70 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 10.49%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 17.03 and 350.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.33. Alibaba Group Holding's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (BKK:BABA01), the current Net Margin % is 10.49% 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 (BKK:BABA01) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alibaba Group Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿8.70 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿11.45.
GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BABA01:
Net Margin %: 10.49% (38% below median its 10-year median of 17.03)
GF Value™: ฿11.45 vs. price of ฿8.70 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 350.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#151 of 1128)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BABA01 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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