BABA Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
Higher than 25% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 300h ago·SEC filings & market data
Key Takeaway
Debt-to-equity ratio compares a company's total debt to its shareholders' equity, so 0.25x means BABA carries 25 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
Sector Performance
25th percentileBABA
0.25x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
2.02x
Deep Analysis
Debt-to-equity ratio compares a company's total debt to its shareholders' equity, so 0.25x means BABA carries 25 cents of debt for every dollar of equity.
That is well below the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.47x, placing BABA in the 31st percentile of peers, meaning most sector companies use more debt. The trend data is N/A for both year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes, so there is no observed direction in this metric. A low debt level, combined with no recent
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about BABA?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
How does BABA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compare to its sector?
BABA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.25x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 0.47x, placing it in the 25th percentile.
Who are BABA's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: BOOT (0.59x), CAVA (0.62x), BWA (0.69x), GME (0.71x), SG (0.73x).
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The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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0.25x
Sector Median
0.47x
Sector Avg
2.02x
How BABA's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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