226.29 - 230.79
161.38 - 242.52
38.50M / 42.21M (Avg.)
34.73 | 6.57
Profitability reveals how effectively the business turns revenues into profits. Higher and improving margins or returns on capital suggest a durable competitive advantage, supporting a stronger intrinsic valuation.
7.30%
ROE above 1.5x BABA's 1.24%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.78%
ROA above 1.5x BABA's 0.70%. David Dodd would verify if the company’s niche or scale drives superior asset efficiency.
7.38%
ROCE above 1.5x BABA's 2.08%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
9.16%
Gross margin below 50% of BABA's 38.41%. Michael Burry would watch for cost or pricing crises.
5.00%
Operating margin below 50% of BABA's 12.04%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
4.03%
Net margin 75-90% of BABA's 5.31%. Bill Ackman would want a plan to match the competitor’s bottom line.