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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

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

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME). Returns over one year are annualized.

Performance at a Glance

Performance metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
MetricAMZNGME
1-Year Return11.87%-1.67%

Risk

Drawdown

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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Risk at a Glance

Risk metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
MetricAMZNGME
1-Year Volatility30.20%36.51%
Beta1.471.75
3-Month Avg. Volume44.54M7.62M

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.

Company profile comparison for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
Profile ItemAMZNGME
NameAmazon.com, Inc.Gamestop Corp.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline RetailSpecialty Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryBroadline RetailComputer & Electronics Retail
Market Capitalization2,566.11 billion USD9.77 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateMay 15, 1997February 13, 2002
Security TypeCommon StockCommon 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
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

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
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

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
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

Valuation metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
MetricAMZNGME
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)31.6416.25
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.452.62
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.811.79
Free Cash Flow Yield0.38%-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%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their ROE against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

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%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their net margin against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

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%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their operating margin against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

Profitability metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
MetricAMZNGME
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

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

Revenue growth metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
MetricAMZNGME
1-Year Revenue Growth12.38%-5.05%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.73%-15.08%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

EPS growth metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
MetricAMZNGME
1-Year EPS Growth29.66%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
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their current ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

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
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

Financial strength metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
MetricAMZNGME
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.1812.40
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.530.74
Net Debt / EBITDA0.59-9.77

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%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

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%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. GameStop (GME): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

Dividend metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and GameStop (GME)
MetricAMZNGME
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%