Amazon.com Inc PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
22.58
Stock Price
$284.02
EPS (TTM)
$12.43
Forward PE
24.70
How It's Calculated
22.58 = $284.02 ÷ $12.43
What This Means
Amazon.com Inc's PE ratio of 22.6 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
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
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Amazon.com Inc, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Retail names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Retail names on our S&P 100 coverage, Amazon.com Inc's PE ratio of 22.58 can be compared with peers such as WMT (39.63), COST (47.87), LOW (17.54). 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 does AMZN's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Amazon.com Inc. A trailing PE of 22.58 means the market is pricing the stock at 22.58 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Retail peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 22.58 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Retail names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as LOW (17.54), TGT (19.02), WMT (39.63) offer context. AMZN's PE of 22.58 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes AMZN metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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