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

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

Company Profile

Alibaba Group (BABA) and 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.

TJX Companies (TJX) 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.

SymbolBABATJX
Company NameAlibaba Group Holding LimitedThe 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 Capitalization325.42 billion USD166.62 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateSeptember 19, 2014June 26, 1987
Security TypeADRCommon Stock

Historical Performance

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
5-Day Price Return-6.97%-0.01%
13-Week Price Return-12.73%-2.73%
26-Week Price Return-15.65%2.41%
52-Week Price Return10.31%12.68%
Month-to-Date Return2.85%-4.15%
Year-to-Date Return-7.46%-2.19%
10-Day Avg. Volume16.28M6.45M
3-Month Avg. Volume11.82M5.08M
3-Month Volatility42.02%19.40%
Beta0.480.63

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 59.53% 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%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

59.53%

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

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Alibaba Group (BABA) at 10.35% and TJX Companies (TJX) at 9.10% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

10.35%

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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.10%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 11.89% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Alibaba Group (BABA) at 4.90%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

4.90%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.76%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

11.89%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.76%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. 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)10.22%59.53%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.63%16.19%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)10.35%9.10%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)4.90%11.89%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)39.81%30.96%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Alibaba Group (BABA) at 1.28 and 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
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.14

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): 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 TJX Companies (TJX) at 0.28 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.28

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 773.67, above its industry benchmark range, while Alibaba Group (BABA) at 14.21 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

14.21

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

773.67

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.281.14
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.750.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.250.28
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)14.21773.67

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)2.93%8.52%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)2.74%7.12%
3-Year Revenue CAGR5.62%6.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR7.37%13.44%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)104.01%28.07%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-17.80%14.36%
3-Year EPS CAGR17.04%17.93%
5-Year EPS CAGR-4.24%130.72%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Alibaba Group (BABA) at 2.85% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.10%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.85%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.10%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): 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, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile TJX Companies (TJX) reports 33.53%, ranking against industry peers normally.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

187.88%

Max
74.93%
Q3
33.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

33.53%

Max
74.93%
Q3
33.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolBABATJX
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.85%1.10%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)187.88%33.53%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Alibaba Group (BABA) at 20.74 and TJX Companies (TJX) at 30.54 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

20.74

Max
58.62
Q3
30.54
Median
19.27
Q1
11.31
Min
1.87

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

30.54

Max
58.62
Q3
30.54
Median
19.27
Q1
11.31
Min
1.87
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. 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)

Both Alibaba Group (BABA) at 2.15 and TJX Companies (TJX) at 2.78 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
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.78

Max
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. 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 Group (BABA) at 1.92 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while TJX Companies (TJX) at 16.36 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — TJX carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.92

Max
18.52
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

16.36

Max
18.52
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50
Alibaba Group (BABA) vs. 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)20.7430.54
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.152.78
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.9216.36
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)133.5633.42