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.
3.88%
ROE above 1.5x BABA's 2.47%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
0.90%
ROA 50-75% of BABA's 1.47%. Martin Whitman would scrutinize potential misallocation of assets.
3.17%
ROCE above 1.5x BABA's 1.64%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
33.79%
Gross margin 50-75% of BABA's 60.46%. Martin Whitman would worry about a persistent competitive disadvantage.
2.87%
Operating margin below 50% of BABA's 21.14%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
1.71%
Net margin below 50% of BABA's 22.18%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.