P/E Ratio
Higher than 57% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers
Updated 673h ago
Sector Performance
57th percentileAMZN
29.0x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
40.4x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio measures the current stock price divided by the company’s earnings per share; at 29.0x, investors are paying $29 for every $1 of Amazon’s earnings.
That is above the sector median of 22.6x, placing Amazon in the 64th percentile among Consumer Cyclical peers, meaning it is more expensive than most. Trend data is not available—the year-over-year change and quarter-over-quarter change are both listed as N/A—so no direction can be inferred from recent movements. The combination of an above-median P/E with no trend history suggests a premium valuation that requires growth expectations to justify, creating risk if earnings disappoint. This metric supports the overall BULLISH verdict because a higher P/E often reflects the market’s anticipation of above-average future earnings, aligning with a positive outlook on the stock.
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 29.0x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 24.7x, placing it in the 57th percentile.
Who are AMZN's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: YUM (24.1x), RH (23.4x), AZO (23.0x), BOOT (19.3x), YETI (19.2x).
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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29.0x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
40.4x
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