Alibaba Group Holding (HAM:2RR) Research & Development: €8,112 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


HAM:2RR Alibaba Group Holding Ltd HAM:2RR
83 GF Score
Price €10.41
GF Value €13.30
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Alibaba Group Holding Research & Development?

Alibaba Group Holding HAM:2RR -6.72% 83 Research & Development is €8,112 Mil as of Mar. 2026. 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.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Alibaba Group Holding's Research & Development for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,379 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €8,112 Mil.

Alibaba Group Holding  (HAM:2RR) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

Alibaba Group Holding Research & Development Related Terms

Alibaba Group Holding Research & Development Historical Data

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* 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 Research & Development Chart

Alibaba Group Holding Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Research & Development
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Alibaba Group Holding Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Alibaba Group Holding Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 €8,112 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of €8,112 Mil mean?
Alibaba Group Holding (HAM:2RR) has a Research & Development of €8,112 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors.
Is Alibaba Group Holding's Research & Development too high?
Alibaba Group Holding's current Research & Development is €8,112 Mil. 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 Research & Development compare to PDD and MELI?
Alibaba Group Holding's Research & Development of €8,112 Mil 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 Research & Development for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Alibaba Group Holding and its competitors. Alibaba Group Holding's current Research & Development is €8,112 Mil. 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 €10.41 — trading 21.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Research & Development is €8,112 Mil. 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alibaba Group Holding (HAM:2RR), the current Research & Development is €8,112 Mil 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 €10.41 is trading 21.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.30. GuruFocus considers Alibaba Group Holding to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HAM:2RR:

  • Research & Development: €8,112 Mil
  • GF Value™: €13.30 vs. price of €10.41 (21.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 4 warning signs

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 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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