P/E Ratio
Higher than 65% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 22h ago
Sector Performance
65th percentileAMZN
30.6x
Sector Median
23.4x
Sector Avg
39.6x
Deep Analysis
Amazon.com's current P/E ratio of 31.1x means investors are paying $31.10 for every $1.00 of the company's past-year earnings, reflecting the premium they place on its future profit potential.
Among Consumer Cyclical peers, this ratio sits above the sector median of 23.7x and ranks at the 67th percentile, indicating Amazon is more expensively valued than roughly two-thirds of similar companies. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year increase of +3.4% and no change from the prior quarter (quarter-over-quarter change of +0.0%). A stable P/E at a premium level suggests limited near-term valuation compression risk, but also implies that future share price gains must come from earnings growth rather than multiple expansion. This metric supports the overall BULLISH verdict: while the valuation is above sector norms, the stable trend and high percentile still align with confidence in Amazon's earnings trajectory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about AMZN?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
How does AMZN's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
AMZN's P/E Ratio of 30.6x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 23.4x, placing it in the 65th percentile.
Who are AMZN's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: BOOT (19.3x), YETI (19.2x), COLM (18.5x), BALL (17.9x), LI (17.8x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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30.6x
Sector Median
23.4x
Sector Avg
39.6x
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