JD.com (JD) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at JD.com (JD): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
JD.com (JD) trades as an ADR rather than ordinary local shares — read it with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.
| Profile Item | JD |
|---|---|
| Name | JD.com, Inc. Sponsored ADR |
| Country/Region | China |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Broadline Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 39.31 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | May 22, 2014 |
| Security Type | ADR |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -7.92% | 9.80% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 6.38% | 9.74% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -16.01% | -0.72% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 30.03% | 48.29% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.27 | 1.08 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -75.63% | -68.45% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.41 | 0.10 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -0.63 | 0.16 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
JD.com (JD) posts ROE of 6.79%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
6.79%
Group distribution
- Max
- 62.17%
- Q3
- 29.44%
- Median
- 15.69%
- JD
- 6.79%
- Q1
- 6.73%
- Min
- -12.16%
Largest peers
- HD
- 104.30%
- TJX
- 62.17%
- AMZN
- 27.42%
- PDD
- 22.75%
- JD
- 6.79%
- BABA
- 6.36%
- LOW
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
JD.com (JD) keeps 1.13% of revenue as net profit, in the lower peer quartile for net margin. More of each sales dollar is being absorbed by costs, financing, taxes, or other charges than at most peers.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.13%
Group distribution
- Max
- 16.94%
- Q3
- 8.69%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- 1.14%
- JD
- 1.13%
- Min
- -9.41%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 20.43%
- AMZN
- 16.90%
- TJX
- 9.73%
- HD
- 8.41%
- LOW
- 7.35%
- BABA
- 7.04%
- JD
- 1.13%
Operating Margin (TTM)
JD.com (JD) turns 1.20% of revenue into operating profit, in the lower peer quartile for operating margin. Operating costs are taking a larger share of sales than they do at most peers.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.20%
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.45%
- Q3
- 10.89%
- Median
- 5.57%
- Q1
- 2.28%
- JD
- 1.20%
- Min
- -7.12%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 24.71%
- AMZN
- 13.90%
- LOW
- 13.37%
- HD
- 12.86%
- TJX
- 10.91%
- BABA
- 7.30%
- JD
- 1.20%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 6.79% | 15.69% |
| ROA (TTM) | 0.19% | 5.18% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 1.13% | 3.55% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 1.20% | 5.57% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 9.42% | 38.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
JD.com (JD) grew revenue 12.97%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.
EPS Growth
JD.com (JD) grew earnings per share -51.97%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 12.97% | 5.64% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 7.76% | 3.32% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -51.97% | 0.28% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 26.19% | -5.08% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
JD.com (JD) has current ratio of 1.14, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.14
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.62
- Q3
- 1.75
- Median
- 1.35
- JD
- 1.14
- Q1
- 1.00
- Min
- 0.48
Largest peers
- PDD
- 2.62
- BABA
- 1.36
- TJX
- 1.15
- JD
- 1.14
- LOW
- 1.11
- HD
- 1.08
- AMZN
- 0.99
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
JD.com (JD) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.37
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.93
- Q3
- 2.14
- Median
- 1.25
- Q1
- 0.73
- JD
- 0.37
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- HD
- 3.80
- TJX
- 1.34
- AMZN
- 0.50
- JD
- 0.37
- BABA
- 0.24
- PDD
- 0.01
- LOW
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.14 | 1.35 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.37 | 1.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -9.86 | 2.50 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
JD.com (JD) has dividend yield of 24.42%, above the entire industry range. That headline income is large, but yields this far above peers often come from a falling share price or an at-risk payout, so dividend safety matters more than the percentage itself.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
24.42%
Group distribution
- JD
- 24.42%
- Max
- 5.84%
- Q3
- 2.50%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- JD
- 24.42%
- BABA
- 6.70%
- LOW
- 2.13%
- HD
- 1.32%
- TJX
- 1.31%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
JD.com (JD) has payout ratio of 70.39%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
70.39%
Group distribution
- Max
- 72.73%
- JD
- 70.39%
- Q3
- 32.44%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- JD
- 70.39%
- HD
- 64.80%
- LOW
- 41.00%
- TJX
- 32.50%
- BABA
- 25.44%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 24.42% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 70.39% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
JD.com (JD) trades at P/E ratio of 20.36, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
20.36
Group distribution
- Max
- 40.50
- Q3
- 24.26
- JD
- 20.36
- Median
- 19.23
- Q1
- 12.64
- Min
- 4.67
Largest peers
- BABA
- 26.50
- TJX
- 25.06
- HD
- 24.04
- AMZN
- 20.96
- JD
- 20.36
- LOW
- 18.98
- PDD
- 9.34
P/S Ratio (TTM)
JD.com (JD) trades at 0.03 on P/S ratio, in the lower sales-valuation quartile for its industry. That points to a cheaper revenue stream than most peers, with margin quality still doing the heavy lifting.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.03
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.32
- Q3
- 1.99
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.26
- JD
- 0.03
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- AMZN
- 3.52
- TJX
- 2.39
- HD
- 2.03
- LOW
- 1.39
- PDD
- 0.26
- BABA
- 0.26
- JD
- 0.03
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
JD.com (JD) trades at 1.19 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
JD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.19
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.96
- Q3
- 5.26
- Median
- 2.16
- JD
- 1.19
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- -4.45
Largest peers
- HD
- 20.63
- TJX
- 13.99
- AMZN
- 4.57
- PDD
- 1.74
- BABA
- 1.63
- JD
- 1.19
- LOW
- -16.94
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: JD | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 20.36 | 19.23 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.03 | 0.70 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 1.19 | 2.16 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 41.03% | 3.57% |