Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 1.28
Is Alibaba Group Holding Limited’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.28 is 18% below its 5-year average of 1.57, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.28–1.72).
The quick ratio (acid-test) for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is 1.28 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 7.58% (1.39).
BABA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
BABA Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
BABA Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
BABA Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
1.28
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
1.39
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
1.55
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
1.57
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
1.71
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
1.89
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
1.87
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.58%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-17.42%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.30%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-25.23%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-32.28%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-31.68%
BABA Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | — | 1.28 | 1.39 | 1.55 | 1.57 |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $320.40B | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.30 |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $200.54B | 0.94 | 1.06 | 1.17 | 1.24 |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $182.13B | 0.59 | 0.59 | 0.62 | 0.71 |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $127.07B | 1.33 | 1.32 | 1.45 | 1.91 |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | $121.88B | 0.19 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.18 |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) | $111.02B | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.55 | 0.67 |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $103.79B | 0.43 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.46 |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $83.20B | 1.15 | 1.17 | 1.21 | 1.28 |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $77.99B | 10.81 | 5.75 | 3.27 | 2.62 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
1.28
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
1.28
Includes inventory
Alibaba Group Holding Limited Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Alibaba Group Holding Limited Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for BABA stock is 1.28.
- Is Alibaba Group Holding Limited's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Alibaba Group Holding Limited's quick ratio (acid-test) of 1.28 is 18% below its 5-year average of 1.57, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.28–1.72).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for BABA stock is 1.39.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BABA stock is 1.55.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BABA stock is 1.57.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BABA stock is 1.71.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BABA stock is 1.89.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for BABA stock is 1.87.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 1.28 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1.49 |
| 2024-03-31 | 1.71 |
| 2023-03-31 | 1.72 |
| 2022-03-31 | 1.58 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.62 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.84 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.25 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.85 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.93 |
| 2016-03-31 | 2.56 |
| 2015-03-31 | 3.56 |
| 2014-03-31 | 1.79 |
| 2013-03-31 | 1.80 |
| 2012-03-31 | 2.37 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.68 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.91 |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.46 |
| 2007-12-31 | 2.25 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.82 |
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About Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Alibaba Group Holding Limited, through its various subsidiaries, furnishes crucial technological infrastructure and extensive marketing channels. This comprehensive support allows merchants, brands, retailers, and other businesses to effectively engage with their customer base, both within the People's Republic of China and across international markets. The company's operations are organized across seven primary segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao (its logistics network), Cloud Computing, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others. The company's extensive digital ecosystem features premier online retail platforms like Taobao and Tmall. Wholesale business-to-business transactions are facilitated through 1688.com and Alibaba.com. Globally, it operates retail platforms such as AliExpress, Lazada, Trendyol, and Daraz. For fresh goods and groceries, it offers Freshippo, and Tmall Global specializes in import e-commerce. Monetization and advertising solutions are provided via Alimama, its proprietary platform, which offers diverse marketing services including pay-for-performance, in-feed, and display ads, supported by the Taobao Ad Network and Exchange for real-time bidding. Logistics operations are primarily handled by the Cainiao Network. Its local consumer services encompass Ele.me for on-demand food and delivery, Koubei for restaurant and local service directories, and Fliggy for travel booking. Alibaba Cloud offers a wide array of services, including elastic computing, data storage, networking, security, database management, big data analytics, and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. It also supplies hardware, software licenses, installation, and application development and maintenance. The digital media and entertainment division includes Youku, an online video platform; Quark, an information search and content consumption tool; and Alibaba Pictures, collectively offering diverse content spanning films, live events, news feeds, literature, and music. Its innovation portfolio further extends to Amap, a mobile application for digital mapping and navigation; DingTalk, a business communication and efficiency platform; the Tmall Genie smart speaker; and Qwen, an advanced artificial intelligence chatbot. Founded in 1999, Alibaba Group is headquartered in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- Yongming Wu