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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA)

This page compares Amazon.com (AMZN) with Carvana (CVNA) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Amazon.com (AMZN) and Carvana (CVNA) both fall under the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group, but AMZN is classified in Broadline Retail while CVNA is classified in Specialty Retail.

SymbolAMZNCVNA
NameAmazon.com, Inc.Carvana Co.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline RetailSpecialty Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryBroadline RetailAutomotive Retail
Market Capitalization2,730.05 billion USD72.95 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateMay 15, 1997April 28, 2017
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 31.64 and Carvana (CVNA) at 38.45 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing earnings multiples than typical peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

31.64

Max
50.72
Q3
29.77
Median
19.01
Q1
12.23
Min
1.26

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

38.45

Max
50.72
Q3
29.77
Median
19.01
Q1
12.23
Min
1.26
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both look expensive on sales: Carvana (CVNA) at 3.24 sits in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile, and Amazon.com (AMZN) at 3.68 prices even higher, above its industry range.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.68

Max
3.56
Q3
1.70
Median
0.65
Q1
0.27
Min
0.03

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.24

Max
3.56
Q3
1.70
Median
0.65
Q1
0.27
Min
0.03
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: Amazon.com (AMZN) at 6.18 sits in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile, and Carvana (CVNA) at 12.78 prices even higher, above its industry range.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.18

Max
10.34
Q3
4.94
Median
2.11
Q1
1.09
Min
-3.20

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.78

Max
10.34
Q3
4.94
Median
2.11
Q1
1.09
Min
-3.20
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAMZNCVNA
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)31.6438.45
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.683.24
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)6.1812.78
Free Cash Flow Yield0.36%0.27%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Carvana (CVNA) at 60.17% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Amazon.com (AMZN) at 24.29%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

24.29%

Max
61.25%
Q3
31.39%
Median
12.96%
Q1
4.38%
Min
-29.94%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

60.17%

Max
61.25%
Q3
31.39%
Median
12.96%
Q1
4.38%
Min
-29.94%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Amazon.com (AMZN) at 12.22% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Carvana (CVNA) at 6.40%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.22%

Max
20.45%
Q3
8.65%
Median
3.47%
Q1
0.46%
Min
-11.15%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.40%

Max
20.45%
Q3
8.65%
Median
3.47%
Q1
0.46%
Min
-11.15%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Amazon.com (AMZN) at 13.14% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Carvana (CVNA) at 9.03%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

13.14%

Max
23.15%
Q3
11.33%
Median
4.94%
Q1
1.66%
Min
-8.07%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.03%

Max
23.15%
Q3
11.33%
Median
4.94%
Q1
1.66%
Min
-8.07%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAMZNCVNA
Return on Equity (TTM)24.29%60.17%
Return on Assets (TTM)6.85%11.43%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.22%6.40%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)13.14%9.03%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)50.60%20.13%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNCVNA
1-Year Revenue Growth12.38%48.63%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.73%14.31%

EPS Growth

Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNCVNA
1-Year EPS Growth29.66%431.45%
3-Year EPS CAGR----

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Amazon.com (AMZN) at 1.18 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Carvana (CVNA) at 4.09 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.18

Max
2.97
Q3
1.87
Median
1.38
Q1
1.03
Min
0.46

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

4.09

Max
2.97
Q3
1.87
Median
1.38
Q1
1.03
Min
0.46
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Amazon.com (AMZN) at 0.53 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Carvana (CVNA) at 1.21, which sits around the industry mid-range.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.53

Max
3.27
Q3
1.83
Median
1.09
Q1
0.72
Min
0.01

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.21

Max
3.27
Q3
1.83
Median
1.09
Q1
0.72
Min
0.01
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAMZNCVNA
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.184.09
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.531.21
Net Debt / EBITDA0.591.16

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor Carvana (CVNA) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
6.55%
Q3
2.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
6.55%
Q3
2.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor Carvana (CVNA) pays a dividend this period — they may reinvest, use buybacks, or simply not return cash through dividends.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
78.51%
Q3
34.24%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CVNA

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
78.51%
Q3
34.24%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolAMZNCVNA
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Performance & Risk

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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Carvana (CVNA): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolAMZNCVNA
1-Year Return22.47%-3.13%
1-Year Volatility30.08%59.64%
Beta1.453.45
3-Month Avg. Volume44.94M12.84M