Alibaba (BABA) vs Microsoft (MSFT)

A structured, side-by-side research starting point for Alibaba and Microsoft — price history, key metrics, and the questions great investors would ask about each. Educational only.

Price Charts

AlibabaBABA · NYSE
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日期收盘价
2026-11-09$105.38
2026-11-06$109.45
2026-11-05$108.07
2026-11-04$105.29
2026-11-03$100.36
2026-11-02$101.50
2026-10-30$98.04
2026-10-29$99.54
2026-10-28$100.96
2026-10-27$100.24
MicrosoftMSFT · NASDAQ
以表格查看近期價格
日期收盘价
2026-11-09$545.18
2026-11-06$530.61
2026-11-05$535.93
2026-11-04$555.80
2026-11-03$520.99
2026-11-02$507.12
2026-10-30$521.91
2026-10-29$530.14
2026-10-28$531.01
2026-10-27$531.33

Key Metrics, Side by Side

MetricBABAMSFT
SectorChina Internet / E-commerceSoftware & Cloud
ListedNYSE (ADR) & Hong KongNASDAQ
Business mixE-commerce, Cloud, International, LogisticsAzure, Microsoft 365, Gaming, LinkedIn
Moat typeNetwork effects + scale in ChinaSwitching costs + enterprise scale
Typical valuation profileLow multiple, China-risk discountPremium quality compounder
Capital returnsBuybacks + new dividendGrowing dividend + buybacks

Approximate reference figures for education. Always verify against the latest filings before any decision.

How the Masters Would Frame Each

The same investing lenses, applied to both companies. Use them as a checklist — not as buy or sell signals.

Alibaba (BABA)
InvestorKey question
Benjamin GrahamDoes the low valuation provide a real margin of safety against the risks?
Howard MarksIs the China discount overdone, or is the market right to be cautious?
Warren BuffettCan I really understand the regulatory and ownership structure here?
Peter LynchIs the franchise still growing enough to justify even this low price?
Microsoft (MSFT)
InvestorKey question
Warren BuffettHow sticky is enterprise software, and how predictable are cloud cash flows a decade out?
Charlie MungerIs this a wonderful business, and is the price sensible for that quality?
Peter LynchDoes Azure and AI growth justify the multiple I am paying?
Benjamin GrahamIf cloud growth decelerates, does the current price leave room for error?

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Not financial advice

This page is an educational research starting point built from public information. It is not investment advice, not a recommendation to buy or sell, and figures may be delayed or approximate. Always do your own research.

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