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.
7.36%
ROE above 1.5x BABA's 2.22%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.00%
ROA above 1.5x BABA's 1.09%. David Dodd would verify if the company’s niche or scale drives superior asset efficiency.
3.86%
ROCE above 1.5x BABA's 1.27%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
43.18%
Similar gross margin to BABA's 45.97%. Walter Schloss would check if both companies have comparable cost structures.
7.40%
Operating margin 50-75% of BABA's 9.91%. Martin Whitman would question competitiveness or cost discipline.
5.96%
Net margin 50-75% of BABA's 10.78%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.