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title: "Industry Comparison: Evaluating Amazon.com Against Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry"
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description: "This article evaluates Amazon.com against its competitors in the Broadline Retail industry, focusing on financial indicators and market performance. Amazon leads in online retail, with 75% of revenue from retail and strong growth at 8.62%. Key metrics show a low PE ratio of 33.58, indicating potential undervaluation, while high PB and PS ratios suggest overvaluation. Amazon's ROE is below average, but it boasts strong EBITDA and gross profit. The company maintains a favorable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.44, indicating solid financial health compared to peers."
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# Industry Comparison: Evaluating Amazon.com Against Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry

In today's rapidly changing and highly competitive business world, it is imperative for investors and industry observers to carefully assess companies before making investment choices. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating **Amazon.com AMZN** vis-à-vis its key competitors in the Broadline Retail industry. Through a detailed analysis of important financial indicators, market standing, and growth potential, our goal is to provide valuable insights and highlight company's performance in the industry.

### Amazon.com Background

Amazon is the leading online retailer and marketplace for third party sellers. Retail related revenue represents approximately 75% of total, followed by Amazon Web Services' cloud computing, storage, database, and other offerings (15%), advertising services (5% to 10%), and other the remainder. International segments constitute 25% to 30% of Amazon's non-AWS sales, led by Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.

By conducting an in-depth analysis of Amazon.com, we can identify the following trends:

-   With a Price to Earnings ratio of **33.58**, which is **0.83x** less than the industry average, the stock shows potential for growth at a reasonable price, making it an interesting consideration for market participants.
    
-   With a Price to Book ratio of **7.16**, which is **1.32x** 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.
    
-   The Price to Sales ratio of **3.41**, which is **1.97x** the industry average, suggests the stock could potentially be overvalued in relation to its sales performance compared to its peers.
    
-   The Return on Equity (ROE) of **5.79%** is **0.96%** below the industry average, suggesting potential inefficiency in utilizing equity to generate profits.
    
-   The Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) of **$36.48 Billion** is **4.81x** above the industry average, highlighting stronger profitability and robust cash flow generation.
    
-   Compared to its industry, the company has higher gross profit of **$78.69 Billion**, which indicates **4.67x** above the industry average, indicating stronger profitability and higher earnings from its core operations.
    
-   With a revenue growth of **8.62%**, which surpasses the industry average of **4.25%**, the company is demonstrating robust sales expansion and gaining market share.
    

### Debt To Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio is an important measure to assess the financial structure and risk profile of a company.

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.

When assessing Amazon.com against its top 4 peers using the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following comparisons can be made:

-   When comparing the debt-to-equity ratio, Amazon.com is in a stronger financial position compared to its top 4 peers.
    
-   The company has a lower level of debt relative to its equity, indicating a more favorable balance between the two with a lower debt-to-equity ratio of **0.44**.
    

### Key Takeaways

For Amazon.com, the PE ratio is low compared to its peers in the Broadline Retail industry, indicating potential undervaluation. The high PB and PS ratios suggest that the market values the company's assets and sales highly. In terms of ROE, Amazon.com's performance is lower than its industry peers, reflecting less efficient use of equity. However, the high EBITDA, gross profit, and revenue growth signify strong operational and financial performance relative to competitors in the industry.

_This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor._

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