AMZN vs. HOOD: Amazon.com vs. Robinhood Markets Stock Comparison
This page compares Amazon.com (AMZN) with Robinhood Markets (HOOD) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 11.87% | 26.21% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 30.20% | 69.45% |
| Beta | 1.47 | 2.34 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 44.54M | 29.72M |
Company Profile
Amazon.com (AMZN) is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail), whereas Robinhood Markets (HOOD) belongs to Financials (Financial Services) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.
Amazon.com (AMZN) has more than two decades of public-market history since May 15, 1997, whereas Robinhood Markets (HOOD) listed on July 29, 2021 and has a much shorter record to draw on.
| Profile Item | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Amazon.com, Inc. | Robinhood Markets, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Financials |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Financial Services |
| GICS Industry | Broadline Retail | Capital Markets |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Broadline Retail | Investment Banking & Brokerage |
| Market Capitalization | 2,566.11 billion USD | 83.92 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | May 15, 1997 | July 29, 2021 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Amazon.com (AMZN) at 31.64 is near its industry’s usual P/E ratio, while Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 45.24 sits in the richer quartile — HOOD needs stronger growth or earnings quality to justify the premium.
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
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
45.24
- Max
- 47.33
- HOOD
- 45.24
- Q3
- 25.83
- Median
- 14.56
- Q1
- 9.03
- Min
- 0.60
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both look expensive on sales: Amazon.com (AMZN) at 3.45 sits in the upper P/S ratio quartile, and Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 18.19 prices even higher, above its industry range.
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
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
18.19
- HOOD
- 18.19
- Max
- 9.45
- Q3
- 4.84
- Median
- 2.86
- Q1
- 1.48
- Min
- -1.12
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Amazon.com (AMZN) at 5.81 sits in the upper P/B ratio quartile, and Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 9.01 prices even higher, above its industry range.
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
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
9.01
- HOOD
- 9.01
- Max
- 7.24
- Q3
- 3.50
- Median
- 1.63
- Q1
- 0.92
- Min
- 0.00
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 31.64 | 45.24 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.45 | 18.19 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.81 | 9.01 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.38% | -- |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 21.46% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 24.29% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for HOOD.
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%
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
21.46%
- Max
- 42.17%
- HOOD
- 21.46%
- Q3
- 21.40%
- Median
- 12.18%
- Q1
- 5.01%
- Min
- -18.74%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
For every dollar of sales, both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 12.22% and Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 41.12% 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%
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
41.12%
- Max
- 66.55%
- HOOD
- 41.12%
- Q3
- 30.41%
- Median
- 16.58%
- Q1
- 4.49%
- Min
- -26.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Amazon.com (AMZN) at 13.14% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of Robinhood Markets (HOOD) at 38.52%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
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%
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
38.52%
- Max
- 95.95%
- Q3
- 50.01%
- HOOD
- 38.52%
- Median
- 27.45%
- Q1
- 12.28%
- Min
- -36.26%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 24.29% | 21.46% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.85% | 5.19% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.22% | 41.12% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.14% | 38.52% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 50.60% | -- |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 12.38% | 51.58% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 11.73% | 48.79% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 29.66% | 31.41% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -- |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Amazon.com (AMZN) shows current ratio of 1.18; Robinhood Markets (HOOD) doesn’t get one — Financial Services balance sheets aren’t split into current and non-current buckets, so short-term liquidity there is judged through regulatory measures instead.
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
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
--
- HOOD
- --
- Max
- --
- Q3
- --
- Median
- --
- Q1
- --
- Min
- --
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Amazon.com (AMZN) shows debt-to-equity ratio of 0.53; for Robinhood Markets (HOOD) the ratio is set aside — in Financial Services, balance-sheet leverage is part of the business model itself, so capital-adequacy measures do the job this ratio does elsewhere.
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
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
--
- HOOD
- --
- Max
- --
- Q3
- --
- Median
- --
- Q1
- --
- Min
- --
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.18 | -- |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.53 | -- |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.59 | -- |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor Robinhood Markets (HOOD) 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%
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 18.40%
- Q3
- 7.73%
- Median
- 1.93%
- HOOD
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor Robinhood Markets (HOOD) 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%
HOOD
Financial Services industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 228.57%
- Q3
- 95.72%
- Median
- 25.56%
- HOOD
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | AMZN | HOOD |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |