Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) is trading at $127.96, which is -57.5% below its all-time high of $301.19. The Drawdown Severity Score is 10.7, placing it in the red (severe) zone. Over its tracked history, BABA has experienced 41 significant drawdown events with an average maximum drawdown of -6.1%.
Data last updated: April 14, 2026 at 07:54 AM EDT
BABA
StockAlibaba Group Holding Limited
Price
$127.96
as of Apr 13, 2026
All Time High: $301.19
Extreme
Current Drawdown
-57.5%
Days in Drawdown
1944
Avg Max Drawdown
6.1%
Avg Length
53
Drawdown Severity Score™
10.7
BABA - Price & High Water Mark
BABA - Drawdown Timeline
How to read this chart: Negative values indicate drawdowns from all-time highs. Values closer to 0% mean the stock is near its high water mark.
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) Analysis: Current Drawdown Insights
Alibaba Group Holding Limited is currently experiencing an unusual drawdown opportunity. As of 2026-04-13, the stock is trading at $127.96, which represents a 57.5% decline from its all-time high of $301.19. This drawdown has persisted for 1944 days.
Based on comprehensive historical analysis spanning 11 years, Alibaba Group Holding Limited typically experiences drawdowns averaging 6.1% in depth, with an average duration of 53 days. Alibaba Group Holding Limited has gone through 41 total drawdown events in the last 11 years. The largest drawdown for Alibaba Group Holding Limited in the last 11 years was 51.8%. The longest drawdown duration in its history was 910 days.
The Drawdown Severity Score™ for Alibaba Group Holding Limited currently stands at 10.70. This is our proprietary indicator that shows the relative severity of the current drawdown based on the asset's unique historical patterns. A score between 8.0 and 12.0 indicates an extremely rare, severe drawdown—the asset almost never experiences declines of this magnitude. This often represents a possibly exceptional opportunity for long-term investors with strong conviction.
Understanding Drawdowns: A drawdown measures how far a stock has fallen from its peak price. Every stock experiences drawdowns—periods when the price declines from all-time highs before recovering. By analyzing Alibaba Group Holding Limited's historical drawdown patterns, investors can identify when the stock is experiencing a typical market fluctuation versus an unusual decline that may represent a buying opportunity.
📜 Historical Drawdown Events
Current drawdown shown in blue. Complete record of all 41 historical pullbacks below.
| Start Date | End Date | Duration | Max Depth | Start Price | Lowest Price | Recovery Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-16 | Ongoing | 1944 days | -57.5% | $301.19 | $127.96 | — |
| 2020-10-26 | 2020-10-27 | 2 days | -1.0% | $294.33 | $291.43 | $301.19 |
| 2020-10-21 | 2020-10-23 | 3 days | -1.1% | $294.23 | $290.87 | $294.33 |
| 2020-10-14 | 2020-10-20 | 7 days | -3.0% | $293.25 | $284.40 | $294.23 |
| 2020-10-09 | 2020-10-12 | 4 days | -0.3% | $285.42 | $284.66 | $290.93 |
| 2020-09-02 | 2020-10-08 | 37 days | -10.2% | $283.01 | $254.09 | $285.42 |
| 2020-08-27 | 2020-09-01 | 6 days | -2.7% | $277.27 | $269.87 | $283.01 |
| 2020-08-07 | 2020-08-21 | 15 days | -6.6% | $252.31 | $235.65 | $252.43 |
| 2020-07-10 | 2020-08-04 | 26 days | -7.3% | $248.42 | $230.30 | $249.01 |
| 2020-07-07 | 2020-07-08 | 2 days | -1.5% | $227.93 | $224.61 | $244.72 |
| 2020-01-14 | 2020-07-06 | 174 days | -23.5% | $218.89 | $167.47 | $227.93 |
| 2020-01-03 | 2020-01-09 | 7 days | -1.4% | $208.71 | $205.74 | $210.62 |
| 2019-12-27 | 2020-01-02 | 7 days | -2.0% | $205.49 | $201.43 | $208.71 |
| 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-26 | 3 days | -0.3% | $204.02 | $203.48 | $205.49 |
| 2018-06-15 | 2019-12-20 | 554 days | -38.1% | $200.25 | $124.03 | $201.57 |
| 2018-06-13 | 2018-06-14 | 2 days | -1.2% | $198.56 | $196.23 | $200.25 |
| 2018-06-05 | 2018-06-12 | 8 days | -2.6% | $198.44 | $193.38 | $198.56 |
| 2018-01-29 | 2018-06-04 | 126 days | -18.4% | $194.90 | $159.09 | $198.44 |
| 2017-11-27 | 2018-01-23 | 58 days | -11.6% | $181.57 | $160.46 | $182.61 |
| 2017-11-22 | 2017-11-24 | 3 days | -0.6% | $181.30 | $180.29 | $181.57 |
| 2017-11-08 | 2017-11-21 | 14 days | -3.7% | $179.03 | $172.35 | $181.30 |
| 2017-11-02 | 2017-11-06 | 5 days | -1.5% | $176.72 | $173.99 | $178.39 |
| 2017-10-12 | 2017-10-31 | 20 days | -7.8% | $175.40 | $161.66 | $175.59 |
| 2017-09-20 | 2017-10-09 | 20 days | -7.2% | $171.01 | $158.62 | $172.93 |
| 2017-09-14 | 2017-09-18 | 5 days | -1.3% | $169.97 | $167.81 | $170.93 |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-13 | 21 days | -4.8% | $166.96 | $158.99 | $169.97 |
| 2017-08-08 | 2017-08-16 | 9 days | -4.5% | $150.85 | $144.07 | $151.48 |
| 2017-07-31 | 2017-08-07 | 8 days | -3.6% | $149.63 | $144.27 | $150.85 |
| 2017-07-27 | 2017-07-28 | 2 days | -1.1% | $147.95 | $146.40 | $149.63 |
| 2017-07-19 | 2017-07-26 | 8 days | -1.2% | $146.02 | $144.25 | $147.95 |
| 2017-07-17 | 2017-07-18 | 2 days | -0.4% | $144.19 | $143.62 | $146.02 |
| 2017-07-06 | 2017-07-11 | 6 days | -1.8% | $137.58 | $135.05 | $138.48 |
| 2017-06-29 | 2017-07-05 | 7 days | -2.2% | $136.71 | $133.73 | $137.58 |
| 2017-06-22 | 2017-06-28 | 7 days | -1.2% | $136.08 | $134.41 | $136.71 |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-06-21 | 13 days | -5.2% | $135.18 | $128.09 | $136.08 |
| 2017-06-06 | 2017-06-07 | 2 days | -0.6% | $119.06 | $118.35 | $119.32 |
| 2017-05-23 | 2017-06-05 | 14 days | -1.8% | $118.47 | $116.30 | $119.06 |
| 2017-05-17 | 2017-05-22 | 6 days | -2.7% | $117.78 | $114.65 | $118.47 |
| 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-11 | 2 days | -0.0% | $113.96 | $113.94 | $114.12 |
| 2014-11-11 | 2017-05-09 | 910 days | -51.8% | $113.16 | $54.50 | $113.96 |
| 2014-10-29 | 2014-11-03 | 6 days | -1.4% | $94.67 | $93.36 | $96.68 |
| 2014-09-22 | 2014-10-23 | 32 days | -9.5% | $89.17 | $80.68 | $89.70 |
How to read: Each row shows a complete drawdown from peak to recovery. Red rows = most severe drawdowns (worst 20% or 5x+ average), yellow rows = moderate (2x-5x worse than average).
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What History Says About BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Limited has dropped 10%+ from its high 6 times in its tracked history. These events lasted an average of 310 days with an average max drop of -25.6%.
The current drawdown of -57.5% has lasted 1,944 days, which is 6.3x the average duration of comparable events.
| Period | Max Drop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 to May 2017 | -51.8% | 910 days |
| Jun 2018 to Dec 2019 | -38.1% | 554 days |
| Jan 2020 to Jul 2020 | -23.5% | 174 days |
| Jan 2018 to Jun 2018 | -18.4% | 126 days |
| Nov 2017 to Jan 2018 | -11.6% | 58 days |
| Sep 2020 to Oct 2020 | -10.2% | 37 days |
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