Amazon.com Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
18.74
Enterprise Value
$3.13T
EBITDA (TTM)
$167.14B
Sector
Retail
How It's Calculated
18.74 = $3.13T ÷ $167.14B
What This Means
Amazon.com Inc's EV/EBITDA of 18.7 is in a moderate range for Retail.
About Amazon.com Inc
Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) operates in the Retail sector, specifically in Retail. With a market capitalization of about $2.92T, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $284.02, within a 52-week range of $196.00 to $278.56 (+2.0% from the high, +44.9% from the low). Beta of 1.47 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 17.4%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Amazon.com Inc, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Retail. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 18.74x EV/EBITDA, Amazon.com Inc (AMZN) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $3.13T and EBITDA near $167.14B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the AMZN metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Retail names on our S&P 100 coverage, Amazon.com Inc's EV/EBITDA of 18.74 can be compared with peers such as WMT (21.29), COST (29.79), LOW (12.51). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Retail stocks.
Key Takeaways
- AMZN is grouped in the Retail sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.47 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 17.4% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AMZN's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Amazon.com Inc's ratio is about 18.74 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Retail.
Is 18.74 high or low vs peers?
Among Retail peers (e.g. COST (29.79), WMT (21.29), LOW (12.51)), AMZN's 18.74 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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