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Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA)

This page compares Alibaba Group (BABA) with Carvana (CVNA) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Alibaba Group (BABA) and Carvana (CVNA) both fall under the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group, but BABA is classified in Broadline Retail while CVNA is classified in Specialty Retail.

Carvana (CVNA) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Alibaba Group (BABA) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolBABACVNA
Company NameAlibaba Group Holding LimitedCarvana Co.
Country/RegionHong KongUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline RetailSpecialty Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryBroadline RetailAutomotive Retail
Market Capitalization315.41 billion USD70.63 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateSeptember 19, 2014April 28, 2017
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Historical Performance

Carvana (CVNA) has a highly aggressive beta of 3.47, indicating much higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while Alibaba Group (BABA) is defensive at 0.48 and tends to be less market-sensitive — a wide gap in beta profiles.

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Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolBABACVNA
5-Day Price Return-4.71%-4.14%
13-Week Price Return-13.67%-3.26%
26-Week Price Return-14.84%1.07%
52-Week Price Return7.44%10.22%
Month-to-Date Return1.96%-18.66%
Year-to-Date Return-8.26%-23.71%
10-Day Avg. Volume15.29M9.39M
3-Month Avg. Volume11.77M17.01M
3-Month Volatility42.04%57.08%
Beta0.483.47

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Carvana (CVNA) at 51.60% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Alibaba Group (BABA) at 10.22%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

10.22%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

51.60%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Alibaba Group (BABA) at 10.35% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Carvana (CVNA) at 6.40%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

10.35%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.40%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Alibaba Group (BABA) at 4.90% and Carvana (CVNA) at 9.12% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

4.90%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.55%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.12%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.55%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolBABACVNA
Return on Equity (TTM)10.22%51.60%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.63%12.48%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)10.35%6.40%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)4.90%9.12%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)39.81%20.13%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Alibaba Group (BABA) at 1.28 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Carvana (CVNA) at 4.09 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.28

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

4.09

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Alibaba Group (BABA) at 0.25 and Carvana (CVNA) at 1.39 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.25

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.39

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Carvana (CVNA) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -0.76; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile Alibaba Group (BABA) reports 14.21, ranking against industry peers normally.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

14.21

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

-0.76

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolBABACVNA
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.284.09
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.752.57
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.251.39
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)14.21-0.76

Growth

Revenue Growth

Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolBABACVNA
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)2.93%51.98%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)2.74%51.72%
3-Year Revenue CAGR5.62%14.31%
5-Year Revenue CAGR7.37%29.47%

EPS Growth

Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolBABACVNA
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)104.01%-77.71%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-17.80%126.86%
3-Year EPS CAGR17.04%--
5-Year EPS CAGR-4.24%--

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Carvana (CVNA) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Alibaba Group (BABA) reports a yield of 2.85%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.85%

Max
6.22%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
6.22%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Alibaba Group (BABA) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 187.88% — outside the typical 0–100% range; Carvana (CVNA) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%).

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

187.88%

Max
74.93%
Q3
32.52%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
74.93%
Q3
32.52%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolBABACVNA
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.85%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)187.88%0.00%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Alibaba Group (BABA) at 20.75 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Carvana (CVNA) at 49.01 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CVNA carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

20.75

Max
59.06
Q3
30.67
Median
20.75
Q1
11.68
Min
1.76

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

49.01

Max
59.06
Q3
30.67
Median
20.75
Q1
11.68
Min
1.76
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Alibaba Group (BABA) at 2.15 and Carvana (CVNA) at 3.14 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing revenue multiples than typical peers.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.15

Max
4.21
Q3
1.93
Median
0.66
Q1
0.38
Min
0.09

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.14

Max
4.21
Q3
1.93
Median
0.66
Q1
0.38
Min
0.09
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Alibaba Group (BABA) at 1.92 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Carvana (CVNA) at 18.52 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CVNA carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.92

Max
22.43
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

18.52

Max
22.43
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolBABACVNA
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)20.7549.01
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.153.14
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.9218.52
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)133.6795.18