<p>In the dynamic and fiercely competitive business environment, conducting a thorough analysis of companies is crucial for investors and industry enthusiasts. In this article, we will perform an extensive industry comparison, evaluating <b>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)</b> in relation to its major competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. By closely examining crucial financial metrics, market position, and growth prospects, we aim to offer valuable insights for investors and shed light on company's performance within the industry.</p>
<h3>Amazon.com Background</h3>
<p>Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 74% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services (17%), and advertising services (9%). International segments constitute 22% of Amazon's total revenue, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.</p>
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<th><strong>Company</strong></th>
<th><strong>P/E</strong></th>
<th><strong>P/B</strong></th>
<th><strong>P/S</strong></th>
<th><strong>ROE</strong></th>
<th><strong>EBITDA (in billions)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Gross Profit (in billions)</strong></th>
<th><strong>Revenue Growth</strong></th>
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</thead>
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<td>Amazon.com Inc</td>
<td>31.25</td>
<td>6.40</td>
<td>3.46</td>
<td>6.02%</td>
<td>$45.5</td>
<td>$91.5</td>
<td>13.4%</td>
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<td>Alibaba Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>19.81</td>
<td>2.40</td>
<td>2.45</td>
<td>2.05%</td>
<td>$27.26</td>
<td>$97.01</td>
<td>4.77%</td>
</tr>
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<td>PDD Holdings Inc</td>
<td>10.74</td>
<td>2.68</td>
<td>2.62</td>
<td>7.79%</td>
<td>$25.03</td>
<td>$61.44</td>
<td>8.98%</td>
</tr>
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<td>MercadoLibre Inc</td>
<td>46.77</td>
<td>15.62</td>
<td>3.71</td>
<td>7.06%</td>
<td>$0.88</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
<td>39.48%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sea Ltd</td>
<td>51.94</td>
<td>6.91</td>
<td>3.57</td>
<td>3.77%</td>
<td>$0.48</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>38.3%</td>
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<td>JD.com Inc</td>
<td>9.48</td>
<td>1.23</td>
<td>0.23</td>
<td>2.3%</td>
<td>$7.36</td>
<td>$50.47</td>
<td>14.85%</td>
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<td>Coupang Inc</td>
<td>108.19</td>
<td>8.75</td>
<td>1.26</td>
<td>2.02%</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>$2.72</td>
<td>17.81%</td>
</tr>
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<td>eBay Inc</td>
<td>18.34</td>
<td>7.92</td>
<td>3.66</td>
<td>13.35%</td>
<td>$0.74</td>
<td>$2.0</td>
<td>9.47%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dillard's Inc</td>
<td>17.61</td>
<td>4.95</td>
<td>1.54</td>
<td>6.55%</td>
<td>$0.21</td>
<td>$0.66</td>
<td>2.74%</td>
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<td>Vipshop Holdings Ltd</td>
<td>10.10</td>
<td>1.64</td>
<td>0.66</td>
<td>3.06%</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
<td>$4.91</td>
<td>3.36%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Global E Online Ltd</td>
<td>992</td>
<td>7.22</td>
<td>7.77</td>
<td>1.43%</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>25.46%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings Inc</td>
<td>30.28</td>
<td>3.66</td>
<td>2.66</td>
<td>2.55%</td>
<td>$0.08</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>18.59%</td>
</tr>
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<td>Macy's Inc</td>
<td>13.61</td>
<td>1.42</td>
<td>0.28</td>
<td>0.25%</td>
<td>$0.27</td>
<td>$2.06</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
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<td>MINISO Group Holding Ltd</td>
<td>20.34</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>2.20</td>
<td>4.08%</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>$2.59</td>
<td>28.17%</td>
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<td>Kohl's Corp</td>
<td>12.97</td>
<td>0.64</td>
<td>0.16</td>
<td>0.2%</td>
<td>$0.25</td>
<td>$1.52</td>
<td>-3.64%</td>
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<td>Hour Loop Inc</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>8.94</td>
<td>0.49</td>
<td>7.15%</td>
<td>$0.0</td>
<td>$0.02</td>
<td>7.56%</td>
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<td><strong>Average</strong></td>
<td><strong>95.15</strong></td>
<td><strong>5.2</strong></td>
<td><strong>2.22</strong></td>
<td><strong>4.24%</strong></td>
<td><strong>$4.35</strong></td>
<td><strong>$15.44</strong></td>
<td><strong>14.41%</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>



<p>After a detailed analysis of Amazon.com, the following trends become apparent: </p>
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The Price to Earnings ratio of 31.25 is 0.33x lower than the industry average, indicating potential undervaluation for the stock.
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With a Price to Book ratio of 6.4, which is 1.23x the industry average, Amazon.com might be considered overvalued in terms of its book value, as it is trading at a higher multiple compared to its industry peers.
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The stock's relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.46, surpassing the industry average by 1.56x, may indicate an aspect of overvaluation in terms of sales performance.
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The company has a higher Return on Equity (ROE) of 6.02%, which is 1.78% above the industry average. This suggests efficient use of equity to generate profits and demonstrates profitability and growth potential.
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Compared to its industry, the company has higher Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of $45.5 Billion, which is 10.46x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
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Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of $91.5 Billion, which indicates 5.93x above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
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With a revenue growth of 13.4%, which is much lower than the industry average of 14.41%, the company is experiencing a notable slowdown in sales expansion.
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<h3>Debt To Equity Ratio</h3>
<p><img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1766070050_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" alt="debt to equity" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1766070050_0.png"/></p>

<p>The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio indicates the proportion of debt and equity used by a company to finance its assets and operations.</p>
<p>Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.</p>
<p>By evaluating Amazon.com against its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following observations arise:</p>
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Amazon.com exhibits a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers in the sector, as indicated by its lower debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37.
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This suggests that the company has a more favorable balance between debt and equity, which can be seen as a positive aspect for investors.
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<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>
<p>For Amazon.com in the Broadline Retail industry, the PE ratio is low compared to peers, indicating potential undervaluation. The PB and PS ratios are high, suggesting overvaluation relative to industry standards. In terms of ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit, Amazon.com demonstrates strong performance compared to industry peers. However, the revenue growth rate is lower than industry averages, potentially impacting future valuation.</p>
<p><em>This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.</em></p>

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<p>The article provides an analysis of Amazon.com in comparison to its competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. It highlights Amazon's financial metrics, such as a lower PE ratio indicating potential undervaluation, high PB and PS ratios suggesting overvaluation, and strong ROE, EBITDA, and gross profit compared to peers. However, Amazon's revenue growth is lower than the industry average. The analysis also notes Amazon's favorable debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a strong financial position.</p>

- The article analyzes Amazon.com in the Broadline Retail industry, comparing it to key competitors across several financial metrics.  
- Amazon's Price to Earnings ratio suggests potential undervaluation, while its Price to Book and Price to Sales ratios indicate possible overvaluation.  
- Despite strong performance in Return on Equity, EBITDA, and gross profit, Amazon's revenue growth is below the industry average, raising concerns about future valuation.

Analyzing Amazon.com In Comparison To Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry