AMZN vs. GME: Amazon.com vs. GameStop Stock Comparison
This page compares Amazon.com (AMZN) with GameStop (GME) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 11.87% | -1.67% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 30.20% | 36.51% |
| Beta | 1.47 | 1.75 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 44.54M | 7.62M |
Company Profile
Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME) both fall under the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group, but AMZN is classified in Broadline Retail while GME is classified in Specialty Retail.
Amazon.com (AMZN) is a mega-cap company at 2,566.11 billion USD, while GameStop (GME) is mid-cap at 9.77 billion USD — a noticeably different scale category that can shape how their valuation multiples are read.
| Profile Item | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Amazon.com, Inc. | Gamestop Corp. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Broadline Retail | Specialty Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Broadline Retail | Computer & Electronics Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 2,566.11 billion USD | 9.77 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | May 15, 1997 | February 13, 2002 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 31.64 and GameStop (GME) at 16.25 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
31.64
- Max
- 54.29
- AMZN
- 31.64
- Q3
- 31.64
- Median
- 20.61
- Q1
- 12.78
- Min
- 1.13
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
16.25
- Max
- 54.29
- Q3
- 31.64
- Median
- 20.61
- GME
- 16.25
- Q1
- 12.78
- Min
- 1.13
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 3.45 and GameStop (GME) at 2.62 command a richer price per dollar of sales than most peers, sitting in the upper P/S ratio quartile of their industries.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.45
- Max
- 3.65
- AMZN
- 3.45
- Q3
- 1.78
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.62
- Max
- 3.65
- GME
- 2.62
- Q3
- 1.78
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
GameStop (GME) at 1.79 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 5.81 carries an above-peer premium to book — AMZN is pricier on assets.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
5.81
- Max
- 11.07
- AMZN
- 5.81
- Q3
- 5.11
- Median
- 2.24
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- -3.64
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.79
- Max
- 11.07
- Q3
- 5.11
- Median
- 2.24
- GME
- 1.79
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- -3.64
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 31.64 | 16.25 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.45 | 2.62 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.81 | 1.79 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.38% | -12.91% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 24.29% and GameStop (GME) at 14.10% land near their industries’ usual ROE ranges, so capital efficiency looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
24.29%
- Max
- 63.82%
- Q3
- 31.67%
- AMZN
- 24.29%
- Median
- 12.96%
- Q1
- 4.89%
- Min
- -29.94%
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
14.10%
- Max
- 63.82%
- Q3
- 31.67%
- GME
- 14.10%
- Median
- 12.96%
- Q1
- 4.89%
- Min
- -29.94%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
For every dollar of sales, both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 12.22% and GameStop (GME) at 20.45% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
12.22%
- Max
- 20.45%
- AMZN
- 12.22%
- Q3
- 8.75%
- Median
- 3.25%
- Q1
- 0.49%
- Min
- -11.15%
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
20.45%
- GME
- 20.45%
- Max
- 20.45%
- Q3
- 8.75%
- Median
- 3.25%
- Q1
- 0.49%
- Min
- -11.15%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 13.14% and GameStop (GME) at 16.61% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
13.14%
- Max
- 23.15%
- AMZN
- 13.14%
- Q3
- 11.08%
- Median
- 4.61%
- Q1
- 1.68%
- Min
- -8.71%
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
16.61%
- Max
- 23.15%
- GME
- 16.61%
- Q3
- 11.08%
- Median
- 4.61%
- Q1
- 1.68%
- Min
- -8.71%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 24.29% | 14.10% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.85% | 2.70% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.22% | 20.45% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.14% | 16.61% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 50.60% | 34.39% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 12.38% | -5.05% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 11.73% | -15.08% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 29.66% | 133.33% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Amazon.com (AMZN) at 1.18 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while GameStop (GME) at 12.40 sits above its industry’s typical 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
- AMZN
- 1.18
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
12.40
- GME
- 12.40
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Amazon.com (AMZN) at 0.53 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while GameStop (GME) at 0.74 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.53
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.09
- Q1
- 0.67
- AMZN
- 0.53
- Min
- 0.01
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.74
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.09
- GME
- 0.74
- Q1
- 0.67
- Min
- 0.01
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.18 | 12.40 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.53 | 0.74 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.59 | -9.77 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor GameStop (GME) 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
- 6.62%
- Q3
- 2.66%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 6.62%
- Q3
- 2.66%
- GME
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor GameStop (GME) 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
- 33.46%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
GME
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.46%
- GME
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | GME |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |