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.
5.26%
ROE above 1.5x BABA's 2.39%. David Dodd would confirm if such superior profitability is sustainable.
2.01%
ROA 1.25-1.5x BABA's 1.35%. Walter Schloss would see if improvements in asset turnover can sustain this lead.
3.64%
ROCE above 1.5x BABA's 1.98%. David Dodd would check if sustainable process or technology advantages are in play.
45.54%
Gross margin 1.25-1.5x BABA's 33.32%. Bruce Berkowitz would confirm if this advantage is sustainable.
7.77%
Operating margin 50-75% of BABA's 12.99%. Martin Whitman would question competitiveness or cost discipline.
6.25%
Net margin 50-75% of BABA's 11.36%. Martin Whitman would question if fundamental disadvantages limit net earnings.