Alibaba Group Holding Limited
BABAF
Rank in Stocks
#73
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, through its various subsidiaries, furnishes... Alibaba Group Holding Limited, through its various subsidiaries, furnishes crucial technological infrastructure and extensive marketing channels. This comprehensive support allows merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to effectively engage with their customer base, both within the People's Republic of China and across international markets. The company's operations are organized across seven primary segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao (its logistics network), Cloud Computing, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. The company's extensive digital ecosystem features premier online retail platforms like Taobao and Tmall. Wholesale business-to-business transactions are facilitated through 1688.com and Alibaba.com. Globally, it operates retail platforms such as AliExpress, Lazada, Trendyol, and Daraz. For fresh goods and groceries, it offers Freshippo, and Tmall Global specializes in import e-commerce. Monetization and advertising solutions are provided via Alimama, its proprietary platform, which offers diverse marketing services including pay-for-performance, in-feed, and display ads, supported by the Taobao Ad Network and Exchange for real-time bidding. Logistics operations are primarily handled by the Cainiao Network. Its local consumer services encompass Ele.me for on-demand food and delivery, Koubei for restaurant and local service directories, and Fliggy for travel booking. Alibaba Cloud offers a wide array of services, including elastic computing, data storage, networking, security, database management, big data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. It also supplies hardware, software licenses, installation, and application development and maintenance. The digital media and entertainment division includes Youku, an online video platform; Quark, an information search and content consumption tool; and Alibaba Pictures, collectively offering diverse content spanning films, live events, news feeds, literature, and music. Its innovation portfolio further extends to Amap, a mobile application for digital mapping and navigation; DingTalk, a business communication and efficiency platform; the Tmall Genie smart speaker; and Qwen, an advanced artificial intelligence chatbot. Founded in 1999, Alibaba Group is headquartered in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Share Price
$12.54
Last synced: 2026-11-11
Market Cap
$236.93B
Change (1 day)
-2.03%
Change (1 year)
-36.31%
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Operating Margin for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABAF)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 4.21%
According to Alibaba Group Holding Limited's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 4.21%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 14.14%.
Operating Margin history for Alibaba Group Holding Limited from 2006 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 4.21% | -70.23% |
| 2025 | 14.14% | 17.44% |
| 2024 | 12.04% | 4.24% |
| 2023 | 11.55% | 41.54% |
| 2022 | 8.16% | -34.72% |
| 2021 | 12.50% | -30.32% |
| 2020 | 17.94% | 18.42% |
| 2019 | 15.15% | -45.31% |
| 2018 | 27.70% | -8.76% |
| 2017 | 30.36% | 5.53% |
| 2016 | 28.77% | -5.24% |
| 2015 | 30.36% | -36.03% |
| 2014 | 47.46% | 13.65% |
| 2013 | 41.76% | 66.77% |
| 2012 | 25.04% | -9.44% |
| 2010 | 27.65% | -0.14% |
| 2009 | 27.69% | -27.13% |
| 2008 | 38.00% | 2.18% |
| 2007 | 37.19% | 88.88% |
| 2006 | 19.69% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.09% | -96.89% |
US
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| 21.86% | -94.81% |
IE
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| 8.26% | -98.04% |
UY
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| 19.77% | -95.30% |
US
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| -11.57% | -102.75% |
CN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin
What is Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin is 4.21%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin was 14.14%, compared with 12.04% in 2024.
How has Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin was highest in 2020 (17.94%) and lowest in 2022 (8.16%).
How does Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited's operating margin (4.21%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is PDD Holdings Inc., with 21.86%.