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Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW)

This page compares Amazon (AMZN) with Lowe's (LOW) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Amazon (AMZN) and Lowe's (LOW) both fall under the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group, but AMZN is classified in Broadline Retail while LOW is classified in Specialty Retail.

SymbolAMZNLOW
Company NameAmazon.com, Inc.Lowe's Companies, 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 Capitalization2,789.75 billion USD122.30 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateMay 15, 1997March 17, 1980
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

AMZN
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Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolAMZNLOW
5-Day Price Return-3.99%-2.90%
13-Week Price Return28.93%-24.14%
26-Week Price Return4.11%-6.44%
52-Week Price Return25.80%-6.92%
Month-to-Date Return-2.16%-8.70%
Year-to-Date Return12.36%-9.60%
10-Day Avg. Volume37.59M2.69M
3-Month Avg. Volume49.16M2.77M
3-Month Volatility28.53%31.17%
Beta1.470.90

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Lowe's (LOW) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 264.53%, 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%

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

264.53%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): 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 Lowe's (LOW) at 7.71%, 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%

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.71%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Lowe's (LOW) at 11.77% 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
11.76%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

11.77%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.76%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAMZNLOW
Return on Equity (TTM)23.34%264.53%
Return on Assets (TTM)11.55%13.34%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.22%7.71%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)11.50%11.77%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)50.60%33.47%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Amazon (AMZN) at 1.18 and Lowe's (LOW) at 1.08 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.18

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.08

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): 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 Lowe's (LOW) at 52.23 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

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

52.23

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): 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 Lowe's (LOW) reports 7.22, 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

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.22

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAMZNLOW
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.181.08
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.010.19
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.2752.23
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)0.627.22

Growth

Revenue Growth

Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNLOW
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)16.61%10.94%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)14.22%3.12%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.73%-3.85%
5-Year Revenue CAGR13.18%-0.75%

EPS Growth

Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNLOW
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)75.33%-10.49%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)36.46%-2.89%
3-Year EPS CAGR--5.22%
5-Year EPS CAGR27.96%8.84%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Amazon (AMZN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Lowe's (LOW) reports a yield of 2.16%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.16%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): 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 Lowe's (LOW) reports a payout of 39.62%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
74.93%
Q3
33.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

39.62%

Max
74.93%
Q3
33.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolAMZNLOW
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%2.16%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%39.62%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Lowe's (LOW) at 18.36 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Amazon (AMZN) at 30.82 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AMZN carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

30.82

Max
58.62
Q3
30.54
Median
19.27
Q1
11.31
Min
1.87

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

18.36

Max
58.62
Q3
30.54
Median
19.27
Q1
11.31
Min
1.87
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Lowe's (LOW) at 1.42 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Amazon (AMZN) at 3.77 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — AMZN carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.77

Max
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.42

Max
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): 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 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Lowe's (LOW) at 316.28 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated book-value multiple for LOW relative to peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

5.07

Max
18.52
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

316.28

Max
18.52
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50
Amazon (AMZN) vs. Lowe's (LOW): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAMZNLOW
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)30.8218.36
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.771.42
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.07316.28
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)178.2715.97