ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING-SP ADR (AHLA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:AHLA - US01609W1027 - ADR
137.5 EUR
-2.9 (-2.07%)
AHLA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 14 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. AHLA has an average financial health and profitability rating. AHLA is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
AHLA had positive earnings in the past year.
AHLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years AHLA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years AHLA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
AHLA has a Return On Assets (8.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AHLA has a Return On Equity of 14.63%. This is in the lower half of the industry: AHLA underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.19%, AHLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
AHLA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.12%. This is below the industry average of 10.65%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.19%) for AHLA is above the 3 year average (7.12%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.03% | ||
| ROE | 14.63% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% |
ROA(3y)5.28%
ROA(5y)5.68%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)10.16%
ROIC(3y)7.12%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.82%, AHLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AHLA has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.51%, AHLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
AHLA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of AHLA (41.18%) is worse than 78.57% of its industry peers.
AHLA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.82% | ||
| GM | 41.18% |
OM growth 3Y9.62%
OM growth 5Y-4.68%
PM growth 3Y21.4%
PM growth 5Y-15%
GM growth 3Y2.73%
GM growth 5Y-2.4%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so AHLA is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for AHLA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, AHLA has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for AHLA is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
AHLA has an Altman-Z score of 3.47. This indicates that AHLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.47, AHLA is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
AHLA has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.11. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as AHLA would need 6.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of AHLA (6.11) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that AHLA is not too dependend on debt financing.
AHLA has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 78.57% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.34%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.45 indicates that AHLA should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
AHLA has a Current ratio of 1.45. This is in the better half of the industry: AHLA outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
AHLA has a Quick Ratio of 1.45. This is a normal value and indicates that AHLA is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.45, AHLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
AHLA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.15%.
Measured over the past 5 years, AHLA shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.28% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.32% in the past year.
AHLA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.15%
EPS 3Y7.52%
EPS 5Y4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-10.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.32%
Revenue growth 3Y5.31%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%1.82%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.11% on average over the next years.
AHLA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y9.93%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y7.85%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.14, the valuation of AHLA can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, AHLA is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
AHLA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.20.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.07, the valuation of AHLA can be described as correct.
AHLA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AHLA is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
AHLA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AHLA is valued cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as AHLA.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 72.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.24
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y9.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.66%, AHLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
AHLA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.14.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.66, AHLA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
19.60% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AHLA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP19.6%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y9.93%
FRA:AHLA (9/18/2025, 10:39:15 AM)
137.5
-2.9 (-2.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners15.69%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap327.81B
Analysts85
Price Target141.25 (2.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.66% |
Yearly Dividend0.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP19.6%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.14%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.77%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.13%
Max EPS beat(4)6.96%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.41%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)4.23%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)3.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.29%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.77%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.57%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.08%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.06%
PT rev (1m)7.28%
PT rev (3m)-1.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-28.3%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-46.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)-16.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.34%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.07 | ||
| P/S | 2.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 72.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.31 | ||
| P/B | 2.72 | ||
| P/tB | 3.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.78 |
EPS(TTM)7.58
EY5.51%
EPS(NY)9.12
Fwd EY6.64%
FCF(TTM)1.9
FCFY1.38%
OCF(TTM)7.51
OCFY5.46%
SpS49.92
BVpS50.56
TBVpS36.81
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)4.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.03% | ||
| ROE | 14.63% | ||
| ROCE | 10.57% | ||
| ROIC | 8.19% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.51% | ||
| OM | 14.51% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.82% | ||
| GM | 41.18% | ||
| FCFM | 3.8% |
ROA(3y)5.28%
ROA(5y)5.68%
ROE(3y)9.41%
ROE(5y)10.16%
ROIC(3y)7.12%
ROIC(5y)6.48%
ROICexc(3y)11.37%
ROICexc(5y)10.26%
ROICexgc(3y)17.4%
ROICexgc(5y)16.29%
ROCE(3y)9.19%
ROCE(5y)8.36%
ROICexcg growth 3Y6.92%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y11.89%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.97%
OM growth 3Y9.62%
OM growth 5Y-4.68%
PM growth 3Y21.4%
PM growth 5Y-15%
GM growth 3Y2.73%
GM growth 5Y-2.4%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 265.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 11.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 25.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.47 |
F-Score8
WACC8.34%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)116.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.15%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.67%
Profit Quality(3y)158.56%
Profit Quality(5y)149.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.15%
EPS 3Y7.52%
EPS 5Y4.28%
EPS Q2Q%-10.28%
EPS Next Y-2.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y9.93%
EPS Next 5Y1.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.32%
Revenue growth 3Y5.31%
Revenue growth 5Y14.35%
Sales Q2Q%1.82%
Revenue Next Year3.74%
Revenue Next 2Y7.29%
Revenue Next 3Y7.85%
Revenue Next 5Y6.81%
EBIT growth 1Y25.86%
EBIT growth 3Y15.44%
EBIT growth 5Y8.99%
EBIT Next Year22.36%
EBIT Next 3Y17.79%
EBIT Next 5Y15.72%
FCF growth 1Y-79.1%
FCF growth 3Y-4.65%
FCF growth 5Y-10.53%
OCF growth 1Y-28.72%
OCF growth 3Y4.63%
OCF growth 5Y-1.97%