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AMZN vs. ORCL: Amazon.com vs. Oracle Stock Comparison

How do Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Amazon.com (AMZN) is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail), whereas Oracle (ORCL) belongs to Information Technology (Software & Services) — their GICS classifications point to very different parts of the market.

Company profile comparison for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
Profile ItemAMZNORCL
NameAmazon.com Inc.Oracle Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryInformation Technology
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryBroadline RetailSoftware
GICS Sub-IndustryBroadline RetailSystems Software
Market Capitalization2,803.85 billion USD361.97 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateMay 15, 1997March 12, 1986
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

AMZN
ORCL
GSPC
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Oracle (ORCL). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricAMZNORCL
Total Return (1Y)9.80%-49.72%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)24.05%3.11%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)8.46%6.07%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

AMZN
ORCL
GSPC
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricAMZNORCL
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)34.10%59.45%
Beta (5Y)1.451.80
Max Drawdown (5Y)-55.73%-64.58%
Avg. Volume (3M)38.50M33.24M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

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AMZN and ORCL are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. Each dashed Capital Allocation Line uses that stock's own industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricAMZNORCL
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)0.16-0.91
Sortino Ratio (1Y)0.26-1.29

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 41.19% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 27.42% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for ORCL.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

27.42%

Max
62.17%
Q3
29.44%
AMZN
27.42%
Median
15.69%
Q1
6.73%
Min
-12.16%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

41.19%

Max
53.85%
ORCL
41.19%
Q3
17.90%
Median
6.59%
Q1
-9.59%
Min
-50.52%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their ROE against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Net Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 16.90% and Oracle (ORCL) at 26.36% 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

16.90%

Max
16.94%
AMZN
16.90%
Q3
8.69%
Median
3.55%
Q1
1.14%
Min
-9.41%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

26.36%

Max
41.17%
ORCL
26.36%
Q3
15.28%
Median
4.63%
Q1
-5.42%
Min
-33.17%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their net margin against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 13.90% and Oracle (ORCL) at 35.63% 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

13.90%

Max
21.45%
AMZN
13.90%
Q3
10.89%
Median
5.57%
Q1
2.28%
Min
-7.12%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

35.63%

Max
46.89%
ORCL
35.63%
Q3
17.64%
Median
8.73%
Q1
-2.13%
Min
-30.45%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their operating margin against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricAMZNORCL
ROE (TTM)27.42%41.19%
ROA (TTM)6.62%6.36%
Net Margin (TTM)16.90%26.36%
Operating Margin (TTM)13.90%35.63%
Gross Margin (TTM)51.37%63.96%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Amazon.com (AMZN) at 12.38% sits in the top revenue growth quartile, while Oracle (ORCL) at 17.35% is closer to the peer norm — faster top-line expansion for AMZN.

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

EPS Growth

Amazon.com (AMZN) at 29.66% sits in the top EPS growth quartile, while Oracle (ORCL) at 34.33% is closer to the peer norm — faster per-share earnings growth for AMZN.

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

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricAMZNORCL
Revenue Growth (YoY)12.38%17.35%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)11.73%10.48%
EPS Growth (YoY)29.66%34.33%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)--23.84%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Oracle (ORCL) at 1.17 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 0.99 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for AMZN.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.99

Max
2.62
Q3
1.75
Median
1.35
Q1
1.00
AMZN
0.99
Min
0.48

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.17

Max
5.11
Q3
2.77
Median
1.67
ORCL
1.17
Q1
1.01
Min
0.03
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their current ratio against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Amazon.com (AMZN) at 0.50 keeps leverage in the lower quartile, while Oracle (ORCL) at 2.52 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.50

Max
3.93
Q3
2.14
Median
1.25
Q1
0.73
AMZN
0.50
Min
0.01

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

2.52

ORCL
2.52
Max
2.52
Q3
1.13
Median
0.40
Q1
0.07
Min
0.00
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricAMZNORCL
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.991.17
Debt / Equity (MRQ)0.502.52
Net Debt / EBITDA1.043.84

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Amazon.com (AMZN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile Oracle (ORCL) reports a yield of 1.74%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
5.84%
Q3
2.50%
AMZN
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

1.74%

ORCL
1.74%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their dividend yield against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

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 Oracle (ORCL) reports a payout of 31.35%, ranking against industry peers normally.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
72.73%
Q3
32.44%
AMZN
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

31.35%

ORCL
31.35%
Max
0.00%
Q3
0.00%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their payout ratio against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricAMZNORCL
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%1.74%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%31.35%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 18.20 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 20.96 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for ORCL, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

20.96

Max
40.50
Q3
24.26
AMZN
20.96
Median
19.23
Q1
12.64
Min
4.67

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

18.20

Max
112.94
Q3
60.32
Median
32.91
Q1
18.77
ORCL
18.20
Min
6.69
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/E ratio against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Oracle (ORCL) at 5.04 is priced about in line with its industry on P/S ratio, while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 3.52 sits in the pricier quartile — AMZN costs more per dollar of sales.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.52

Max
4.32
AMZN
3.52
Q3
1.99
Median
0.70
Q1
0.26
Min
0.03

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

5.04

Max
17.91
Q3
8.78
ORCL
5.04
Median
4.25
Q1
2.23
Min
0.02
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/S ratio against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

On P/B ratio, both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 4.57 and Oracle (ORCL) at 5.68 are valued close to their industries’ norm against book — neither stands out from peers.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

4.57

Max
10.96
Q3
5.26
AMZN
4.57
Median
2.16
Q1
1.08
Min
-4.45

ORCL

Software & Services industry group

5.68

Max
16.63
Q3
8.50
ORCL
5.68
Median
4.30
Q1
1.92
Min
-3.90
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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. Oracle (ORCL): A comparison of their P/B ratio against their respective Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail and Software & Services industry group benchmarks.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Amazon.com (AMZN) and Oracle (ORCL)
MetricAMZNORCL
P/E Ratio (TTM)20.9618.20
P/S Ratio (TTM)3.525.04
P/B Ratio (MRQ)4.575.68
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)-1.24%-12.67%