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Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD)

This page compares Amazon (AMZN) with The Home Depot (HD) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Amazon (AMZN) and The Home Depot (HD) both fall under the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group, but AMZN is classified in Broadline Retail while HD is classified in Specialty Retail.

SymbolAMZNHD
Company NameAmazon.com, Inc.The Home Depot, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline RetailSpecialty Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryBroadline RetailHome Improvement Retail
Market Capitalization2,887.85 billion USD312.53 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateMay 15, 1997September 22, 1981
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

AMZN
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Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolAMZNHD
5-Day Price Return1.64%5.47%
13-Week Price Return31.05%-17.12%
26-Week Price Return13.00%-14.75%
52-Week Price Return33.48%-15.39%
Month-to-Date Return1.28%-4.57%
Year-to-Date Return16.31%-8.81%
10-Day Avg. Volume36.70M5.64M
3-Month Avg. Volume49.17M4.27M
3-Month Volatility28.63%28.36%
Beta1.460.99

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

The Home Depot (HD) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 113.30%, above its industry benchmark range, while Amazon (AMZN) at 23.34% sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

23.34%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

113.30%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Amazon (AMZN) at 12.22% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of The Home Depot (HD) at 8.41%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.22%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

8.41%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

The Home Depot (HD) at 12.45% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Amazon (AMZN) at 11.50%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

11.50%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.55%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.45%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.55%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAMZNHD
Return on Equity (TTM)23.34%113.30%
Return on Assets (TTM)11.55%13.37%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.22%8.41%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)11.50%12.45%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)50.60%33.13%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Amazon (AMZN) at 1.18 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while The Home Depot (HD) at 1.04 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for HD.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.18

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.04

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Amazon (AMZN) at 0.27 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while The Home Depot (HD) at 3.86 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.27

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.86

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Amazon (AMZN) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 0.62; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile The Home Depot (HD) reports 9.13, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.62

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.13

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAMZNHD
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.181.04
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.010.28
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.273.86
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)0.629.13

Growth

Revenue Growth

Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNHD
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)16.61%4.79%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)14.22%2.23%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.73%1.52%
5-Year Revenue CAGR13.18%4.51%

EPS Growth

Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNHD
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)75.33%-4.39%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)36.46%-4.47%
3-Year EPS CAGR---5.18%
5-Year EPS CAGR27.96%3.58%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Amazon (AMZN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile The Home Depot (HD) reports a yield of 2.99%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
6.22%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.99%

Max
6.22%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Amazon (AMZN) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile The Home Depot (HD) reports a payout of 65.56%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
74.93%
Q3
32.52%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

65.56%

Max
74.93%
Q3
32.52%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolAMZNHD
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%2.99%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%65.56%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

The Home Depot (HD) at 21.91 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Amazon (AMZN) at 31.02 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AMZN carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

31.02

Max
59.06
Q3
30.67
Median
20.75
Q1
11.68
Min
1.76

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

21.91

Max
59.06
Q3
30.67
Median
20.75
Q1
11.68
Min
1.76
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

The Home Depot (HD) at 1.84 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Amazon (AMZN) at 3.79 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AMZN carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.79

Max
4.21
Q3
1.93
Median
0.66
Q1
0.38
Min
0.09

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.84

Max
4.21
Q3
1.93
Median
0.66
Q1
0.38
Min
0.09
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Amazon (AMZN) at 5.07 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while The Home Depot (HD) at 22.43 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — HD carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

5.07

Max
22.43
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

22.43

Max
22.43
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50
Amazon (AMZN) vs. The Home Depot (HD): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAMZNHD
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)31.0221.91
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.791.84
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.0722.43
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)179.3921.45