BABA vs. TSCO: Alibaba vs. Tractor Supply Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

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

Tractor Supply (TSCO) trades as ordinary local shares, while Alibaba (BABA) trades as an ADR — compare with FX exposure, depositary-program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

Company profile comparison for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Profile Item	BABA	TSCO
Name	Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR	Tractor Supply Company
Country/Region	China	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	Other Specialty Retail
Market Capitalization	272.28 billion USD	18.85 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	Nasdaq
Listing Date	September 19, 2014	February 17, 1994
Security Type	ADR	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

BABA

TSCO

GSPC

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	BABA	TSCO
Total Return (1Y)	-35.96%	-28.95%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	10.68%	0.75%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	-6.88%	-1.33%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

BABA

TSCO

GSPC

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	BABA	TSCO
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	40.95%	34.78%
Beta (5Y)	0.39	0.45
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-62.51%	-52.69%
Avg. Volume (3M)	10.02M	11.58M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

BABA and TSCO are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	BABA	TSCO
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.98	-0.96
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-1.48	-1.26

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 37.35% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Alibaba (BABA) at 6.36% is in the bottom quartile, showing a clear gap in returns on equity.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.36%

Max: 62.17%
Q3: 29.44%
Median: 15.69%
Q1: 6.73%
BABA: 6.36%
Min: -12.16%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

37.35%

Max: 62.17%
TSCO: 37.35%
Q3: 29.44%
Median: 15.69%
Q1: 6.73%
Min: -12.16%

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their ROE against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Both Alibaba (BABA) at 7.04% and Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 6.13% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.04%

Max: 16.94%
Q3: 8.69%
BABA: 7.04%
Median: 3.55%
Q1: 1.14%
Min: -9.41%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.13%

Max: 16.94%
Q3: 8.69%
TSCO: 6.13%
Median: 3.55%
Q1: 1.14%
Min: -9.41%

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their net margin against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Alibaba (BABA) at 7.30% and Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 7.87% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.30%

Max: 21.45%
Q3: 10.89%
BABA: 7.30%
Median: 5.57%
Q1: 2.28%
Min: -7.12%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.87%

Max: 21.45%
Q3: 10.89%
TSCO: 7.87%
Median: 5.57%
Q1: 2.28%
Min: -7.12%

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their operating margin against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	BABA	TSCO
ROE (TTM)	6.36%	37.35%
ROA (TTM)	1.56%	7.50%
Net Margin (TTM)	7.04%	6.13%
Operating Margin (TTM)	7.30%	7.87%
Gross Margin (TTM)	38.20%	36.29%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Both Alibaba (BABA) at 2.74% and Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 4.31% land near their industries' usual revenue growth ranges, so top-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Alibaba (BABA) at -17.91% and Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 0.98% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	BABA	TSCO
Revenue Growth (YoY)	2.74%	4.31%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	5.62%	3.00%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-17.91%	0.98%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	17.05%	1.99%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Alibaba (BABA) at 1.36 and Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 1.38 carry current ratio within their industries’ typical mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.36

Max: 2.62
Q3: 1.75
BABA: 1.36
Median: 1.35
Q1: 1.00
Min: 0.48

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.38

Max: 2.62
Q3: 1.75
TSCO: 1.38
Median: 1.35
Q1: 1.00
Min: 0.48

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their current ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Alibaba (BABA) at 0.24 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 2.53 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.24

Max: 3.93
Q3: 2.14
Median: 1.25
Q1: 0.73
BABA: 0.24
Min: 0.01

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.53

Max: 3.93
TSCO: 2.53
Q3: 2.14
Median: 1.25
Q1: 0.73
Min: 0.01

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	BABA	TSCO
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.36	1.38
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.24	2.53
Net Debt / EBITDA	-1.20	3.42

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 2.59% earns its spot in the top quartile of its industry’s yields; Alibaba (BABA) at 6.70% is past the top of its own peer range — territory where a dividend-safety check matters more than the headline number.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.70%

BABA: 6.70%
Max: 5.84%
Q3: 2.50%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.59%

Max: 5.84%
TSCO: 2.59%
Q3: 2.50%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Alibaba (BABA) at 25.44% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 51.08% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

25.44%

Max: 72.73%
Q3: 32.44%
BABA: 25.44%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

51.08%

Max: 72.73%
TSCO: 51.08%
Q3: 32.44%
Median: 0.00%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	BABA	TSCO
Dividend Yield (TTM)	6.70%	2.59%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	25.44%	51.08%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 19.54 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Alibaba (BABA) at 26.50 sits in the richer quartile — BABA needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

26.50

Max: 40.50
BABA: 26.50
Q3: 24.26
Median: 19.23
Q1: 12.64
Min: 4.67

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

19.54

Max: 40.50
Q3: 24.26
TSCO: 19.54
Median: 19.23
Q1: 12.64
Min: 4.67

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Alibaba (BABA) at 0.26 sits in the cheaper P/S ratio quartile while Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 1.18 prices around its industry’s middle — BABA costs less per dollar of sales, though read it alongside growth and margins.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.26

Max: 4.32
Q3: 1.99
Median: 0.70
Q1: 0.26
BABA: 0.26
Min: 0.03

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.18

Max: 4.32
Q3: 1.99
TSCO: 1.18
Median: 0.70
Q1: 0.26
Min: 0.03

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Alibaba (BABA) at 1.63 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Tractor Supply (TSCO) at 7.10 carries an above-peer premium to book — TSCO is pricier on assets.

BABA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.63

Max: 10.96
Q3: 5.26
Median: 2.16
BABA: 1.63
Q1: 1.08
Min: -4.45

TSCO

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.10

Max: 10.96
TSCO: 7.10
Q3: 5.26
Median: 2.16
Q1: 1.08
Min: -4.45

Alibaba (BABA) vs. Tractor Supply (TSCO): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Alibaba (BABA) and Tractor Supply (TSCO)
Metric	BABA	TSCO
P/E Ratio (TTM)	26.50	19.54
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.26	1.18
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	1.63	7.10
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	-30.35%	0.67%