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.
5.18%
ROE below 50% of BABA's 11.91%. Michael Burry would look for signs of deteriorating business fundamentals.
1.32%
ROA below 50% of BABA's 6.94%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.
3.62%
ROCE above 1.5x BABA's 2.25%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
36.92%
Gross margin 50-75% of BABA's 67.84%. Martin Whitman would worry about a persistent competitive disadvantage.
4.23%
Operating margin below 50% of BABA's 28.84%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
2.82%
Net margin below 50% of BABA's 102.63%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.