AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) Factsheet

AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. Data as of Q3 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 13.8%. FCF margin -5.9%. D/E 0.3x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	13.8%	Solid returns
FCF Margin	-5.9%	Cash flow pressure
Debt/Equity	0.3x	Conservative leverage

ROIC 13.8% — Top 50% of sector peers. FCF margin -5.9% — Bottom 25%.

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Profitability: AMAZON COM INC earns 13.8% ROIC, Top 50% in Consumer Discretionary

ROIC TTM 13.8%, sector median 6.8%, Top 50%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 10.2% × asset turnover 0.8x. Gross margin 51.4%. Operating margin 13.1%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	AMZN	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	13.8%	Good	Above sector median of 6.8%
Return on Equity (ROE)	28.4%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	51.4%	Excellent	Strong pricing power
Operating Margin	13.1%	Good	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: AMAZON COM INC generates $-46.9B FCF at -5.9% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $-46.9B. FCF margin -5.9%, Bottom 25%. OCF/Net income 1.2x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	AMZN	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	-5.9%	Red flag	Thin cash margins
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$-46.9B	Red flag	Cash burn
OCF/Net Income	1.2x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: AMAZON COM INC at 0.3x leverage, 23.3x interest coverage

Debt/Equity 0.3x. Total debt $180.3B, cash & investments $114.2B. Interest coverage 23.3x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	AMZN	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	0.3x	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
Net Cash Position	$-66.1B	Warning	Net debt position
Interest Coverage	23.3x	Excellent	Comfortable debt service

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Valuation: AMAZON COM INC trades at 21.5x earnings

P/E 21.5x. EV/Sales 3.7x. FCF yield -1.6%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	AMZN	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	21.5x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	3.7x	Good	Growth premium priced in
FCF Yield	-1.6%	Warning	Lower cash yield

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Capital Allocation: AMAZON COM INC returns 0.0% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 0.0%. Share count +1.2% YoY. Capital returned $0 TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

Metric	AMZN	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	0.0%	Warning	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Share Count Change (YoY)	1.2%	Warning	Net dilution from issuance/SBC
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$0	Adequate	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	13.8%	Top 50%	2.0x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	-5.9%	Bottom 25%	-1.8x below
Gross Margin	51.4%	Top 50%	1.3x above
Operating Margin	13.1%	Top 25%	3.1x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	28.4%	Top 25%	2.5x above
P/E Ratio	21.5x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	AMZN	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	13.8%	Good	Top 50% of sector (median: 6.8%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	-5.9%	Red flag	Bottom 25% of sector (median: 3.2%)
Gross Margin	51.4%	Excellent	Top 50% of sector (median: 38.1%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	29.4%	Excellent	Conservative capital structure
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	21.5x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	-1.6%	Red flag	Growth-focused valuation

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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 13.8%. The 8-quarter median ROIC is 14.6% with a declining trend. Sector median 6.8%. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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

AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) has a free cash flow margin of -5.9%, generating $-46.9 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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 21.5x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 3.7x. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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

AMAZON COM INC (AMZN) grew revenue by 15.4% year-over-year. EPS +74.8% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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 13.8%, sector median 6.8% (Top 50%). FCF margin -5.9%, sector median 3.2% (Bottom 25%). Gross margin 51.4%, 13.3pp 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 -5.9% (below 5%); 2) ROIC declining -6.5% over 8 quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2026-10-30.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2026-10-30. TTM metrics as of Q3 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.

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