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.
6.70%
ROE above 1.5x BABA's 3.82%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
1.41%
ROA 50-75% of BABA's 2.10%. Martin Whitman would scrutinize potential misallocation of assets.
2.90%
ROCE 1.25-1.5x BABA's 2.31%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if the firm’s capital structure drives superior returns.
36.32%
Gross margin 50-75% of BABA's 59.85%. Martin Whitman would worry about a persistent competitive disadvantage.
3.52%
Operating margin below 50% of BABA's 24.71%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
3.07%
Net margin below 50% of BABA's 27.60%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.