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Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX)

This page compares Alibaba (BABA) with The TJX Companies (TJX) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

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

The TJX Companies (TJX) 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.

SymbolBABATJX
NameAlibaba Group Holding Limited SP ADRThe TJX Companies, Inc.
Country/RegionHong KongUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline RetailSpecialty Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryBroadline RetailApparel Retail
Market Capitalization302.17 billion USD175.24 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateSeptember 19, 2014June 26, 1987
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Alibaba (BABA) at 19.35 and The TJX Companies (TJX) at 30.86 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

30.86

Max
49.90
Q3
30.86
Median
19.35
Q1
12.63
Min
1.28
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

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 The TJX Companies (TJX) at 2.85 sits in the pricier quartile — TJX 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.85

Max
3.68
Q3
1.70
Median
0.66
Q1
0.28
Min
0.03
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Alibaba (BABA) at 1.87 sits near its industry’s typical Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while The TJX Companies (TJX) at 17.23 prices above its benchmark range — TJX 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

17.23

Max
10.30
Q3
4.84
Median
2.14
Q1
1.10
Min
-3.40
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)19.3530.86
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.302.85
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.8717.23
Free Cash Flow Yield-14.59%2.46%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

The TJX Companies (TJX) at 61.25% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Alibaba (BABA) at 9.22%, which 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%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

61.25%

Max
61.25%
Q3
30.78%
Median
12.96%
Q1
4.55%
Min
-29.94%
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Alibaba (BABA) at 10.12% and The TJX Companies (TJX) at 9.40% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top Net Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

10.12%

Max
20.45%
Q3
8.59%
Median
3.25%
Q1
0.49%
Min
-11.15%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.40%

Max
20.45%
Q3
8.59%
Median
3.25%
Q1
0.49%
Min
-11.15%
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

The TJX Companies (TJX) at 11.77% 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%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

11.77%

Max
23.15%
Q3
11.20%
Median
4.77%
Q1
1.44%
Min
-8.07%
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
Return on Equity (TTM)9.22%61.25%
Return on Assets (TTM)2.12%13.87%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)10.12%9.40%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)1.02%11.77%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)39.81%31.35%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
1-Year Revenue Growth2.74%7.12%
3-Year Revenue CAGR5.62%6.53%

EPS Growth

Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
1-Year EPS Growth-17.91%14.32%
3-Year EPS CAGR17.05%17.92%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Alibaba (BABA) at 1.28 and The TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.14 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.14

Max
2.97
Q3
1.88
Median
1.38
Q1
1.03
Min
0.46
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Alibaba (BABA) at 0.25 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of The TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.36, which sits around the industry mid-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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.36

Max
3.27
Q3
1.82
Median
1.07
Q1
0.71
Min
0.01
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.281.14
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.251.36
Net Debt / EBITDA-0.320.97

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Alibaba (BABA) at 0.83% and The TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.21% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.83%

Max
5.79%
Q3
2.45%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.21%

Max
5.79%
Q3
2.45%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Alibaba (BABA) at 17.12% and The TJX Companies (TJX) at 33.07% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

17.12%

Max
78.51%
Q3
33.46%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

33.07%

Max
78.51%
Q3
33.46%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Alibaba (BABA) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.83%1.21%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)17.12%33.07%

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
1-Year Return12.52%25.38%
1-Year Volatility43.77%17.81%
Beta0.470.62
3-Month Avg. Volume11.60M5.05M