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.
3.78%
ROE 50-75% of BABA's 7.19%. Martin Whitman would question whether management can close the gap.
1.07%
ROA below 50% of BABA's 3.61%. Michael Burry would look for fundamental issues like obsolete assets or management lapses.
2.49%
ROCE 50-75% of BABA's 3.78%. Martin Whitman would worry if management fails to deploy capital effectively.
40.98%
Gross margin 75-90% of BABA's 48.15%. Bill Ackman would ask if incremental improvements can close the gap.
4.51%
Operating margin below 50% of BABA's 22.85%. Michael Burry would investigate whether this signals deeper issues.
3.05%
Net margin below 50% of BABA's 28.24%. Michael Burry would suspect deeper competitive or structural weaknesses.