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.
3.60%
ROE above 1.5x BABA's 1.99%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
0.74%
ROA 50-75% of BABA's 1.13%. Martin Whitman would scrutinize potential misallocation of assets.
3.59%
ROCE above 1.5x BABA's 1.20%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
31.91%
Gross margin below 50% of BABA's 64.80%. Michael Burry would watch for cost or pricing crises.
3.10%
Operating margin below 50% of BABA's 14.92%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
1.35%
Net margin below 50% of BABA's 16.60%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.