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AMZN

NASDAQ
Favorable· 64

Amazon.com, Inc.

Consumer Cyclical
Internet Retail

$276.68

1.6%

Updated Aug 7, 11:30 AM ET

Report Card

AMZN at a glance — five pillars scored 0–100 from real filed financials.

Value
0
Growth
0
Profitability
0
Health
0
Dividends
0

Overall: Favorable · 64/100. A wider, greener shape means more pillars look healthy. Dividends scores 0 when a company pays none — that is a choice, not a flaw.

Price — Past Year

▲ Up 15.0% over the last 12 months

Price 50-day average 200-day averageSource: Yahoo Finance · refreshed daily
Key Metrics

Market Cap

$2.61T

P/E

33.09x

Forward P/E (est.)

24.25x

ROE

23.3%

Revenue Growth

14.2%

EPS Growth

36.5%

Profit Margin

12.2%

FCF Yield

2.7%

Debt / Equity

0.22x

ROIC

11.0%

Interest Coverage

25.13x

Current Ratio

1.18x

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Implied Growth (rev. DCF)

8.7%

Rating Score

64/100

Business Overview
Research

Amazon pairs a dominant e-commerce and logistics network with two high-margin profit engines — AWS and advertising. After a heavy investment cycle, margins are inflecting upward as retail efficiency improves and the higher-margin segments mix up total profitability.

Economic Moat

Evidence of durable competitive advantage in the filed financials (10 years of history).

Narrow moat signalsMoat evidence score: 52/100

Some durable-advantage evidence, but not across the board — dig into which ingredient is weak and whether it's cyclical or structural.

Operating margin level5/100

9.4% average over the last 3 years

Operating margin stability63/100

±2.9 pts around 5.8% across 10 years

Revenue durability100/100

grew in 9 of the last 9 year-over-year periods

Free-cash-flow consistency60/100

positive in 8 of 10 years

Return on invested capital30/100

11.0% latest fiscal year

A moat can't be proven by numbers alone — this scores the evidence a durable advantage leaves behind (pricing power, consistency, returns on capital), computed the same way for every stock. Pair it with the business overview before concluding anything.

Trade Setup & Technical Analysis

Institutional-style technical read — sample, educational only

Bullish
Confidence score64/100

Uptrend — price ($276.68) is above the 50-day ($255.42) and 200-day ($232.98) averages.

Setup type

Trend-continuation swing

Holding time

1–6 weeks

Risk level

Medium

Risk / reward

1 : 0.4

Trade levels

Entry zone

$266.16 – $276.68

Stop loss

$221.17

Target 1

$292.47

Target 2

$307.38

Target 3

$324.92

Position sizing: Scale in; risk ≤ 1% of capital, half-size to start.

Technical analysis

RSI(14) is neutral (51); the MACD histogram is positive (upward momentum). Uptrend — price ($276.68) is above the 50-day ($255.42) and 200-day ($232.98) averages. ATR(14) is $8.77 (~3.2% of price), which sets the stop distance. Recent support sits near $225.55 and resistance near $256.38; the 52-week range is $196.00–$278.56.

Fundamental analysis

Revenue is growing at 14.2%, net margin near 12.2%, ROE roughly 23.3%; shares trade at 33x earnings. Quality score: 64/100.

Options flow

Live options-flow data needs a paid feed, so it isn't shown. For realized volatility, ATR of $8.77 (~3.2%/day) is the range to size stops and any option strikes around.

Volume analysis

The latest session traded 0.8× the 20-day average volume — roughly in line with normal activity.

Catalysts

The next quarterly earnings report is the main near-term catalyst. Technically, watch for a break and hold above $256.38 or a loss of $225.55.

Bullish scenario

AWS and advertising are high-margin businesses growing faster than retail.

Bearish scenario

Retail margins remain thin and capital-intensive.

Invalidation

A daily close below $221.17 invalidates this setup read.

Probability-based scenario using sample data — not a recommendation or a guarantee of profit. Prioritize capital preservation, use stops, and size positions for risk. Past performance does not predict future results.

Technical Analysis (Educational)
Research

Technical analysis reads price and volume to judge momentum and timing. It complements the fundamentals above — it does not replace them. Here is what AMZN's chart says today, with each tool explained.

Trend — moving averages. A moving average is the average closing price over a window, which smooths out daily noise. AMZN trades near $276.68, above its 50-day average ($255.42) and 200-day average ($232.98). Price above both averages, with the shorter one above the longer, is the textbook definition of an uptrend — momentum favours buyers.

Momentum — RSI. The Relative Strength Index runs 0–100 and measures how strong recent gains are versus losses. Above 70 is "overbought", below 30 "oversold". At 51 it is in neutral territory — neither stretched nor washed out.

MACD. MACD compares two moving averages to flag shifts in momentum. Its histogram is currently positive — short-term momentum is improving.

Volatility — ATR. Average True Range is the typical daily move. AMZN's is $8.77 (~3.2% of price), so swings of about that size each day are normal — handy for setting a stop that isn't too tight.

Support & resistance. Over the last month AMZN found buyers near $225.55 (support) and sellers near $256.38 (resistance); its 52-week range is $196.00–$278.56. A decisive break beyond either edge often marks the next move.

Volume. The latest session traded 0.8× the 20-day average — about normal. Rising volume on up-days suggests real buying; on down-days, real selling.

Educational information to help you read a chart — not a recommendation or a forecast. It updates daily as the price and indicators change.

Revenue Growth
Research

4Y CAGR

11.1%

4/4 checks passedRevenue growingRevenue growth beats sector midpointEPS growingEPS growing faster than revenue

Revenue grew from $135.99B in 2016 to $716.92B in 2025, a 20.3% CAGR. The most recent year grew about 14.2% year over year, a healthy pace pointing to durable demand.

Profitability
Research
4/4 checks passedProfitableNet margin above sector midpointROE above 12%ROIC above 10%

Gross Margin

Operating Margin

11.2%

Net Margin

10.8%

ROE

23.3%

Gross margin runs near 50.6% with operating margin around 11.5% and net margin near 12.2%. Return on equity of roughly 23.3% indicates moderate capital efficiency, and the margin profile has trended steady over the period shown.

Debt Analysis
Research
4/4 checks passedDebt under 1× equityDebt under 2× equityInterest covered 3×+Short-term bills covered

Total Debt

$122.63B

Net Debt

$20.82B

Net Debt / EBITDA

0.26x

Debt / Equity

0.22x

Interest-bearing debt is about 3.0% of market capitalization and the debt-to-equity ratio is roughly 0.22x. Leverage is low, leaving the balance sheet well within comfortable limits.

Cash Flow Analysis
Research
2/3 checks passedPositive free cash flowFCF yield above 2%Market expects achievable growth (<8%)

Operating CF

$139.51B

Free Cash Flow

$7.70B

FCF Margin

1.1%

Operating cash flow comfortably exceeds reported net income, and free cash flow yield is around 2.7%. Cash generation is positive but partly absorbed by reinvestment and capital expenditure.

Valuation Analysis
Research
3/4 checks passedPositive earnings (P/E meaningful)P/E below sector's upper bandForward P/E below trailing (earnings growing)Trading below DCF fair value

P/E

33.09x

P/S

3.73x

P/B

6.75x

EV / EBITDA

20x

Shares trade at roughly 33x trailing earnings (33x forward), 3.7x sales, and 20x EV/EBITDA. That is a full but defensible multiple for a quality franchise. Our internal rating is Favorable.

DCF Fair Value (Educational)

A two-stage discounted cash flow on real SEC-filed free cash flow — the intrinsic-value anchor professional analysts triangulate from.

DCF fair value / share

$21.69

Current price

$276.68

-92% · Above fair-value estimate

Starting FCF (latest 10-K)

$7.70B

Growth, years 1–5

14.2%

Fade to terminal, years 6–10

2.5%

Discount rate

9.0%

PV of 10-yr free cash flow$92.64B
PV of terminal value$140.66B
Estimated equity value$233.30B
Shares outstanding10.76B

Cash flows grow at the stage-1 rate (trailing revenue growth, capped at 20%) for five years, fade to 2.5% by year 10, and continue at that rate forever (Gordon terminal value), all discounted at 9.0%. Small changes in assumptions move the result a lot — treat this as one reference point, not a target price. Educational only, not investment advice.

Metrics vs. Sector Range

Where AMZN sits versus its Consumer Discretionary sector peers in the S&P 500.

TTM P/E
33.1xFair
Forward P/E
24.2xFair
P/S ratio
3.7xExpensive
Revenue growth
14.2%Strong
EPS growth
36.5%Strong
Gross margin
Net margin
12.2%Average
ROE
23.3%Average

Bands show the middle half (25th–75th percentile) of the 85 Consumer Discretionary companies in the S&P 500 — the peer-relative anchor professional comps analysis uses. Context only — not investment advice.

Sector Peer Comparison

How AMZN stacks up against its Consumer Discretionary peers — valuation, profitability, and growth versus the sector median.

In the Consumer Discretionary sector (158 S&P 500 companies), AMZN ranks #11 of 158 by our overall rating. It trades at a premium versus the sector on earnings (33.1x P/E vs. 25.8x median) with a lower return on equity (23.3% vs. 26.2%) and faster revenue growth (14.2% vs. 6.8%).

P/E vs sector

33.1x

median 25.8x

ROE vs sector

23.3%

median 26.2%

Growth vs sector

14.2%

median 6.8%

Sector rank

#11

of 158 by rating

CompanyP/ERev Gr.Rating
AMZNThis stock33.1x14.2%Favorable· 64
TSLA110x2.3%Weak· 24
HD25.1x2.2%Weak· 40
BABA19.4x2.7%Neutral· 51
TM7.8x5.5%Weak· 37
MCD22.5x6.8%Favorable· 64
TJX30.9x8.1%Favorable· 58
BKNG27x14.9%Favorable· 62
Consumer Discretionary median25.8x6.8%24/100

Valuation vs. quality map

sector medianTSLAHDBABATMMCDTJXBKNGAMZNP/E — cheaper ←→ pricierROE — more profitable ↑

The sweet spot is upper-left: more profitable (higher ROE) for a lower P/E. Dashed lines mark the sector median.

Compare side by side

Peers are the closest Consumer Discretionary companies by sub-industry and size. Sector median is across all 158 S&P 500 names in the sector. Educational, not a recommendation.

5-Year Projection Model

Project revenue → earnings → price. Edit the assumptions to build your own case.

2030 price target (Base Case)

$0.00 $0.00

vs. $276.68 today · expected CAGR 3%14%

Metric20262027202820292030
Revenue$817.29B$931.71B$1.06T$1.21T$1.38T
Net income$89.90B$102.49B$116.84B$133.19B$151.84B
EPS$9.53$10.86$12.38$14.12$16.09
Share price (low)$190.58$217.26$247.67$282.35$321.87
Share price (high)$314.45$358.47$408.66$465.87$531.09
CAGR (low–high)-31% / 14%-11% / 14%-4% / 14%1% / 14%3% / 14%

Educational model on sample fundamentals — not a forecast or investment advice. Outputs are only as good as your assumptions.

Bull Case
  • AWS and advertising are high-margin businesses growing faster than retail.
  • Operating leverage is emerging after years of logistics investment.
  • Unmatched fulfillment scale and Prime ecosystem lock-in.
Bear Case
  • Retail margins remain thin and capital-intensive.
  • AWS growth faces stiff competition from Azure and Google.
  • Heavy AI/infrastructure capex tempers near-term free cash flow.
Key Risks
Research
  • Cloud competition and pricing pressure.
  • Regulatory and labor scrutiny.
  • Consumer-spending cyclicality.
Final Investment Thesis
Research

Amazon is a margin-inflection story powered by AWS and ads; suited to long-term investors focused on the profitability inflection rather than headline revenue growth.

Analyst Ratings

What 75 Wall Street analysts covering AMZN recommend (August 2026). Consensus is a useful sanity check — not a substitute for your own homework.

Buy
consensus · score 4.2 / 5 across 75 analysts
Strong Buy 21Buy 49Hold 5Sell 0Strong Sell 0

Latest SEC Filings

AMZN's most recent filings, straight from SEC EDGAR. Annual and quarterly reports are the deep dives; 8-Ks flag material events the moment they happen.

In the Idea Lab

AMZN — frequently asked questions

Is AMZN a good stock to buy?

We don't give buy or sell advice. Our model rates Amazon.com, Inc. Favorable (64/100) based on its growth, profitability, financial health, and valuation — use that as a research starting point and make your own decision.

What is AMZN's rating on The Stocks School?

Amazon.com, Inc. currently scores 64/100 (Favorable) on our transparent model, which weighs real fundamentals: growth, margins, returns on capital, balance-sheet strength, and valuation.

How our ratings work
Where does AMZN's data come from?

Live price data plus real fundamentals and 5-year financials pulled directly from Amazon.com, Inc.'s SEC filings — refreshed automatically, not hand-entered.

How is the 5-year projection for AMZN calculated?

It's a scenario model: it grows revenue at an assumed rate, applies a profit margin and a valuation multiple, and shows the resulting share-price range. The assumptions are yours to change — it's a tool for thinking, not a prediction.

Is this AMZN analysis financial advice?

No. Everything on this page is educational research, not financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell AMZN. Always do your own research and consider a licensed professional.

Data notice. Fundamentals and financial statements are sourced from company filings (SEC EDGAR) and market-data providers; prices and market caps refresh on trading days and may be delayed. Ratings, projections, technical signals, and written summaries are model- or rule-generated for education and may simplify or lag the latest filings.

Not advice. Nothing on this page is investment advice or a recommendation to buy, hold, or sell any security. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before investing.