AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) Factsheet

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AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-10-31. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 14.3%. FCF margin -1.5%. D/E 0.2x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Metric Value Context
ROIC 14.3% Solid returns
FCF Margin -1.5% Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity 0.2x Conservative leverage

ROIC 14.3% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin -1.5% — Top 5%.

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Profitability: AMAZON COM INC earns 14.3% ROIC, Top 25% in Consumer Discretionary

ROIC TTM 14.3%, sector median 6.6%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 9.3% × asset turnover 0.9x. Gross margin 50.8%. Operating margin 12.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Metric AMZN Rating Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 14.3% Good Above sector median of 6.6%
Return on Equity (ROE) 32.5% Excellent Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin 50.8% Excellent Strong pricing power
Operating Margin 12.1% Good Moderate operational efficiency

Cash Flow: AMAZON COM INC generates $-11.6B FCF at -1.5% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $-11.6B. FCF margin -1.5%, Top 5%. OCF/Net income 1.2x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Metric AMZN Rating Context
Free Cash Flow Margin -1.5% Red flag Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM) $-11.6B Red flag Cash burn
OCF/Net Income 1.2x Excellent High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q) N/A Warning Variable cash flow

Balance Sheet: AMAZON COM INC at 0.2x leverage

Debt/Equity 0.2x. Total debt $132.2B, cash & investments $123.0B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Metric AMZN Rating Context
Debt to Equity 0.2x Excellent Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position $-9.2B Warning Net debt position

Valuation: AMAZON COM INC trades at 18.9x earnings

P/E 18.9x. EV/Sales 3.0x. FCF yield -0.5%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Metric AMZN Rating Context
P/E Ratio 18.9x Adequate Reasonable valuation
EV/Sales 3.0x Good Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield -0.5% Warning Lower cash yield

Capital Allocation: AMAZON COM INC returns 0.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.0%. Capital returned $0 TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Metric AMZN Rating Context
Total Shareholder Yield 0.0% Warning Dividend + buyback yield combined
Total Capital Returned (TTM) $0 Adequate Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

Sector Rankings

Metric Value Percentile vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 14.3% Top 25% 2.2x above
Free Cash Flow Margin -1.5% Top 5% -0.6x below
Gross Margin 50.8% Top 50% 1.3x above
Operating Margin 12.1% Top 25% 3.0x above
Return on Equity (ROE) 32.5% Top 25% 2.7x above
P/E Ratio 18.9x N/A -

Financial Scorecard

Metric AMZN Rating Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 14.3% Good Top 25% of sector (median: 6.6%)
Free Cash Flow Margin -1.5% Red flag Top 5% of sector (median: 2.7%)
Gross Margin 50.8% Excellent Top 50% of sector (median: 38.7%)
Debt to Equity Ratio 24.0% Excellent Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings) 18.9x Adequate Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield -0.5% Red flag Growth-focused valuation

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is AMAZON COM INC's Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 14.3%. Sector median 6.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Q: What is AMAZON COM INC's Free Cash Flow Margin?

AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) has a free cash flow margin of -1.5%, generating $-11.6 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Q: What is AMAZON COM INC's P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) trades at a P/E ratio of 18.9x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 3.0x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Q: What is AMAZON COM INC's revenue and earnings growth?

AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) grew revenue by 15.8% year-over-year. EPS +89.9% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.

Q: How does AMAZON COM INC compare to competitors in Consumer Discretionary?

Compared to other companies in Consumer Discretionary, AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) shows: ROIC 14.3%, sector median 6.6% (Top 25%). FCF margin -1.5%, sector median 2.7% (Top 5%). Gross margin 50.8%, 12.1pp above sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Consumer Discretionary companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with AMAZON COM INC?

Quantitative warning flags for AMAZON COM INC (AMZN): 1) FCF margin -1.5% (below 5%); 2) ROIC declining -4.9% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-10-31.


Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-10-31. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.