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Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD)

This page compares Amazon.com (AMZN) with PDD (PDD) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Amazon.com (AMZN) and PDD (PDD) are both classified in the Broadline Retail sub-industry within the broader Broadline Retail industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

Amazon.com (AMZN) trades as a standard ordinary-equity line, while PDD (PDD) is an ADR tied to a foreign-share or depositary-receipt structure — compare with FX exposure, program fees, and dividend-withholding-tax differences in mind.

SymbolAMZNPDD
NameAmazon.com, Inc.PDD Holdings Inc. American Depositary Shares
Country/RegionUnited StatesIreland
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline RetailBroadline Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryBroadline RetailBroadline Retail
Market Capitalization2,730.05 billion USD121.09 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNasdaq
Listing DateMay 15, 1997July 26, 2018
Security TypeCommon StockADR

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

PDD (PDD) at 8.93 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 31.64 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — a clear gap in trailing earnings multiples.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

31.64

Max
50.72
Q3
29.77
Median
19.01
Q1
12.23
Min
1.26

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

8.93

Max
50.72
Q3
29.77
Median
19.01
Q1
12.23
Min
1.26
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

PDD (PDD) at 0.27 prices around its industry’s typical Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 3.68 clears its benchmark range — AMZN looks notably rich on sales.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.68

Max
3.56
Q3
1.70
Median
0.65
Q1
0.27
Min
0.03

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.27

Max
3.56
Q3
1.70
Median
0.65
Q1
0.27
Min
0.03
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

PDD (PDD) at 1.91 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Amazon.com (AMZN) at 6.18 carries a peer-beating premium to book — AMZN is pricier on assets.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

6.18

Max
10.34
Q3
4.94
Median
2.11
Q1
1.09
Min
-3.20

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.91

Max
10.34
Q3
4.94
Median
2.11
Q1
1.09
Min
-3.20
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAMZNPDD
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)31.648.93
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.680.27
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)6.181.91
Free Cash Flow Yield0.36%59.17%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 24.29% and PDD (PDD) at 25.40% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

24.29%

Max
61.25%
Q3
31.39%
Median
12.96%
Q1
4.38%
Min
-29.94%

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

25.40%

Max
61.25%
Q3
31.39%
Median
12.96%
Q1
4.38%
Min
-29.94%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

PDD (PDD) at 21.62% keeps the most of each sales dollar — above its industry’s Net Profit Margin (TTM) range — and Amazon.com (AMZN) at 12.22% also retains a top-quartile share.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.22%

Max
20.45%
Q3
8.65%
Median
3.47%
Q1
0.46%
Min
-11.15%

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

21.62%

Max
20.45%
Q3
8.65%
Median
3.47%
Q1
0.46%
Min
-11.15%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 13.14% and PDD (PDD) at 18.42% squeeze more operating profit from each sales dollar than most peers, ranking in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile of their industries.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

13.14%

Max
23.15%
Q3
11.33%
Median
4.94%
Q1
1.66%
Min
-8.07%

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

18.42%

Max
23.15%
Q3
11.33%
Median
4.94%
Q1
1.66%
Min
-8.07%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAMZNPDD
Return on Equity (TTM)24.29%25.40%
Return on Assets (TTM)6.85%10.33%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.22%21.62%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)13.14%18.42%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)50.60%55.98%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNPDD
1-Year Revenue Growth12.38%9.65%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.73%49.00%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNPDD
1-Year EPS Growth29.66%-11.79%
3-Year EPS CAGR--45.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Amazon.com (AMZN) at 1.18 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while PDD (PDD) at 2.54 sits above the industry mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets 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

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.54

Max
2.97
Q3
1.87
Median
1.38
Q1
1.03
Min
0.46
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Amazon.com (AMZN) at 0.53 and PDD (PDD) at 0.01 maintain Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the lower-leverage quartile of industry peers, indicating less debt relative to equity than typical competitors.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.53

Max
3.27
Q3
1.83
Median
1.09
Q1
0.72
Min
0.01

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.01

Max
3.27
Q3
1.83
Median
1.09
Q1
0.72
Min
0.01
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAMZNPDD
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.182.54
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.530.01
Net Debt / EBITDA0.59-4.44

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor PDD (PDD) 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
6.55%
Q3
2.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
6.55%
Q3
2.65%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Neither Amazon.com (AMZN) nor PDD (PDD) 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
34.24%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

PDD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.00%

Max
78.51%
Q3
34.24%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon.com (AMZN) vs. PDD (PDD): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolAMZNPDD
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%0.00%

Performance & Risk

PDD (PDD) reports a negative beta of -0.02, suggesting inverse market sensitivity over the measurement window. That is uncommon for ordinary equities and can reflect commodity-linked or hedge-like exposure, but it can also come from statistical noise. Amazon.com (AMZN) has a more conventional positive beta of 1.45.

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolAMZNPDD
1-Year Return22.47%-14.36%
1-Year Volatility30.08%32.47%
Beta1.45-0.02
3-Month Avg. Volume44.94M8.63M