Alibaba (BABA) vs. Home Depot (HD)
This page compares Alibaba (BABA) with Home Depot (HD) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Alibaba (BABA) and Home Depot (HD) both fall under the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group, but BABA is classified in Broadline Retail while HD is classified in Specialty Retail.
Home Depot (HD) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while Alibaba (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.
| Symbol | BABA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Alibaba Group Holding Limited SP ADR | The Home Depot, Inc. |
| Country/Region | Hong Kong | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Broadline Retail | Specialty Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Broadline Retail | Home Improvement Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 302.17 billion USD | 309.06 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | September 19, 2014 | September 22, 1981 |
| Security Type | ADR | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Alibaba (BABA) at 19.35 and Home Depot (HD) at 22.03 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
19.35
- Max
- 49.90
- Q3
- 30.86
- Median
- 19.35
- Q1
- 12.63
- Min
- 1.28
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
22.03
- Max
- 49.90
- Q3
- 30.86
- Median
- 19.35
- Q1
- 12.63
- Min
- 1.28
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Alibaba (BABA) at 0.30 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Home Depot (HD) at 1.86 sits in the pricier quartile — HD costs more per dollar of sales.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.30
- Max
- 3.68
- Q3
- 1.70
- Median
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.86
- Max
- 3.68
- Q3
- 1.70
- Median
- 0.66
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Alibaba (BABA) at 1.87 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Home Depot (HD) at 22.27 prices above its benchmark range — HD looks rich relative to book.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.87
- Max
- 10.30
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.10
- Min
- -3.40
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
22.27
- Max
- 10.30
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.10
- Min
- -3.40
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | BABA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 19.35 | 22.03 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.30 | 1.86 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 1.87 | 22.27 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | -14.59% | 3.28% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Home Depot (HD) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 128.38%, above its industry benchmark range, while Alibaba (BABA) at 9.22% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
9.22%
- Max
- 61.25%
- Q3
- 30.78%
- Median
- 12.96%
- Q1
- 4.55%
- Min
- -29.94%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
128.38%
- Max
- 61.25%
- Q3
- 30.78%
- Median
- 12.96%
- Q1
- 4.55%
- Min
- -29.94%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Alibaba (BABA) at 10.12% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Home Depot (HD) at 8.41%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
10.12%
- Max
- 20.45%
- Q3
- 8.59%
- Median
- 3.25%
- Q1
- 0.49%
- Min
- -11.15%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
8.41%
- Max
- 20.45%
- Q3
- 8.59%
- Median
- 3.25%
- Q1
- 0.49%
- Min
- -11.15%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Home Depot (HD) at 11.93% runs a top-quartile operating margin, while Alibaba (BABA) at 1.02% operates in the bottom quartile.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.02%
- Max
- 23.15%
- Q3
- 11.20%
- Median
- 4.77%
- Q1
- 1.44%
- Min
- -8.07%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
11.93%
- Max
- 23.15%
- Q3
- 11.20%
- Median
- 4.77%
- Q1
- 1.44%
- Min
- -8.07%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | BABA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 9.22% | 128.38% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 2.12% | 12.52% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 10.12% | 8.41% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 1.02% | 11.93% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 39.81% | 33.13% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | BABA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 2.74% | 3.24% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.62% | 1.52% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | BABA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -17.91% | -4.56% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 17.05% | -5.18% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Alibaba (BABA) at 1.28 and Home Depot (HD) at 1.05 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.28
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.88
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.05
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.88
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Alibaba (BABA) at 0.25 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile, while Home Depot (HD) at 4.59 sits above its industry benchmark range.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.25
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.07
- Q1
- 0.71
- Min
- 0.01
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
4.59
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.07
- Q1
- 0.71
- Min
- 0.01
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | BABA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.28 | 1.05 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.25 | 4.59 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -0.32 | 2.49 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Home Depot (HD) at 3.01% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Alibaba (BABA) at 0.83%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.83%
- Max
- 5.79%
- Q3
- 2.45%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.01%
- Max
- 5.79%
- Q3
- 2.45%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Alibaba (BABA) at 17.12% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Home Depot (HD) at 65.55% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
BABA
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
17.12%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.46%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
HD
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
65.55%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.46%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | BABA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.83% | 3.01% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 17.12% | 65.55% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | BABA | HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 12.52% | -14.03% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 43.77% | 23.46% |
| Beta | 0.47 | 0.98 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 11.60M | 4.48M |