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BABA P/E Ratio Analysis

2.2x

Updated 300h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A P/E ratio of 2.2x means investors pay $2.20 for every $1 of annual earnings per share — a very low price relative to earnings.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

BABA

2.2x

Sector Median

22.9x

Sector Avg

34.3x

Prior Period

3.2x(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A P/E ratio of 2.2x means investors pay $2.20 for every $1 of annual earnings per share — a very low price relative to earnings.

That sits far below the sector median of 23.4x, placing BABA at the 0th percentile among peers, so nearly every comparable stock carries a higher multiple. The trend is N/A: year-over-year change is N/A and quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and there are no historical values beyond the current 2.2x to assess direction. With such an extreme low level but no trend data, the risk is that the market sees a fundamental problem, while the opportunity is a potential undervaluation if earnings hold. This metric alone neither confirms nor denies value, but it does highlight a sharp divergence from the sector. It supports the NEUTRAL verdict because the lack of trend leaves the low P/E unverified as either a bargain or a trap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about BABA?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.