Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Micron Technology (MU)
This page compares Amazon.com (AMZN) with Micron Technology (MU) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Amazon.com (AMZN) is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail), whereas Micron Technology (MU) belongs to Information Technology (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.
| Symbol | AMZN | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Amazon.com, Inc. | Micron Technology, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Broadline Retail | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Broadline Retail | Semiconductors |
| Market Capitalization | 2,566.11 billion USD | 1,106.99 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | May 15, 1997 | June 1, 1984 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 46.30 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 31.64 sits around the industry midpoint — MU has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
31.64
- Max
- 54.29
- Q3
- 31.64
- Median
- 20.61
- Q1
- 12.78
- Min
- 1.13
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
46.30
- Max
- 261.27
- Q3
- 146.72
- Median
- 71.81
- Q1
- 47.83
- Min
- 6.57
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 19.05 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 3.45 sits in the pricier quartile — AMZN costs more per dollar of sales.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.45
- Max
- 3.65
- Q3
- 1.78
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
19.05
- Max
- 37.84
- Q3
- 22.05
- Median
- 10.55
- Q1
- 4.79
- Min
- 0.02
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 5.81 and Micron Technology (MU) at 15.28 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile of their industries.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
5.81
- Max
- 11.07
- Q3
- 5.11
- Median
- 2.24
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- -3.64
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
15.28
- Max
- 27.08
- Q3
- 14.21
- Median
- 7.77
- Q1
- 3.94
- Min
- 0.24
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | AMZN | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 31.64 | 46.30 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.45 | 19.05 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.81 | 15.28 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 0.38% | 0.26% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 39.82% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Amazon.com (AMZN) at 24.29%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
24.29%
- Max
- 63.82%
- Q3
- 31.67%
- Median
- 12.96%
- Q1
- 4.89%
- Min
- -29.94%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
39.82%
- Max
- 39.82%
- Q3
- 17.02%
- Median
- 6.39%
- Q1
- -5.42%
- Min
- -35.15%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
For every dollar of sales, both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 12.22% and Micron Technology (MU) at 41.49% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top Net Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
12.22%
- Max
- 20.45%
- Q3
- 8.75%
- Median
- 3.25%
- Q1
- 0.49%
- Min
- -11.15%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
41.49%
- Max
- 57.72%
- Q3
- 20.92%
- Median
- 7.04%
- Q1
- -4.69%
- Min
- -32.92%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Micron Technology (MU) at 67.62% runs the leaner core operation — above its industry’s Operating Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Amazon.com (AMZN) at 13.14% also operates in the top quartile.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
13.14%
- Max
- 23.15%
- Q3
- 11.08%
- Median
- 4.61%
- Q1
- 1.68%
- Min
- -8.71%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
67.62%
- Max
- 65.60%
- Q3
- 21.10%
- Median
- 9.27%
- Q1
- -8.85%
- Min
- -46.64%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | AMZN | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 24.29% | 39.82% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.85% | 20.15% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.22% | 41.49% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.14% | 67.62% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 50.60% | 58.44% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMZN | MU |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 12.38% | 48.85% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 11.73% | 6.71% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | AMZN | MU |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 29.66% | 984.29% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -0.69% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 1.18 and Micron Technology (MU) at 2.90 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
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.90
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 6.09
- Median
- 3.28
- Q1
- 2.37
- Min
- 0.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Amazon.com (AMZN) at 0.53 maintains Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, ahead of Micron Technology (MU) at 0.15, which sits around the industry mid-range.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.53
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.09
- Q1
- 0.67
- Min
- 0.01
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.15
- Max
- 1.44
- Q3
- 0.63
- Median
- 0.20
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | AMZN | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.18 | 2.90 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.53 | 0.15 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.59 | -0.10 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Amazon.com (AMZN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile Micron Technology (MU) reports a yield of 0.06%, ranking against industry peers normally.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 6.62%
- Q3
- 2.66%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
0.06%
- Max
- 0.93%
- Q3
- 0.39%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Amazon.com (AMZN) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Micron Technology (MU) reports a payout of 2.17%, ranking against industry peers normally.
AMZN
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.46%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
MU
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry group
2.17%
- Max
- 41.26%
- Q3
- 19.10%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | AMZN | MU |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.06% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 2.17% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | AMZN | MU |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 11.87% | 746.93% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 30.20% | 69.80% |
| Beta | 1.47 | 2.17 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 44.54M | 50.72M |