Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Return on equity 2017–2026
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
9.8%FY2026 · since FY2017: 15.7% → 9.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 9.8% | -3.1 pp |
| FY2025 | 12.9% | +4.8 pp |
| FY2024 | 8.1% | +0.8 pp |
| FY2023 | 7.4% | +0.8 pp |
| FY2022 | 6.6% | -9.5 pp |
| FY2021 | 16.1% | -3.7 pp |
| FY2020 | 19.8% | +1.9 pp |
| FY2019 | 17.9% | +0.3 pp |
| FY2018 | 17.5% | +1.9 pp |
| FY2017 | 15.7% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice
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