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Amazon (AMZN) vs. TJX Companies (TJX)

This page compares Amazon (AMZN) with TJX Companies (TJX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

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

SymbolAMZNTJX
Company NameAmazon.com, Inc.The TJX 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 RetailApparel Retail
Market Capitalization2,789.75 billion USD166.62 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateMay 15, 1997June 26, 1987
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

Amazon (AMZN) has an aggressive beta of 1.47, indicating higher sensitivity to broad-market moves, while TJX Companies (TJX) is defensive at 0.63 and tends to be less market-sensitive — they sit on opposite ends of the beta spectrum.

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolAMZNTJX
5-Day Price Return-3.99%-0.01%
13-Week Price Return28.93%-2.73%
26-Week Price Return4.11%2.41%
52-Week Price Return25.80%12.68%
Month-to-Date Return-2.16%-4.15%
Year-to-Date Return12.36%-2.19%
10-Day Avg. Volume37.59M6.45M
3-Month Avg. Volume49.16M5.08M
3-Month Volatility28.53%19.40%
Beta1.470.63

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 59.53% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Amazon (AMZN) at 23.34%, which 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%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

59.53%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Amazon (AMZN) at 12.22% and TJX Companies (TJX) at 9.10% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.22%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.10%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 11.89% 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%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

11.89%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolAMZNTJX
Return on Equity (TTM)23.34%59.53%
Return on Assets (TTM)11.55%16.19%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)12.22%9.10%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)11.50%11.89%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)50.60%30.96%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Amazon (AMZN) at 1.18 and TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.14 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.14

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45
Amazon (AMZN) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Amazon (AMZN) at 0.27 and TJX Companies (TJX) at 0.28 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

AMZN

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.27

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.28

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00
Amazon (AMZN) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): 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 TJX Companies (TJX) reports 773.67, 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

773.67

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolAMZNTJX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.181.14
Quick Ratio (MRQ)1.010.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.270.28
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)0.62773.67

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNTJX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)16.61%8.52%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)14.22%7.12%
3-Year Revenue CAGR11.73%6.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR13.18%13.44%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolAMZNTJX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)75.33%28.07%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)36.46%14.36%
3-Year EPS CAGR--17.93%
5-Year EPS CAGR27.96%130.72%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Amazon (AMZN) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile TJX Companies (TJX) reports a yield of 1.10%, 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%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.10%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Amazon (AMZN) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): 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 TJX Companies (TJX) reports a payout of 33.53%, 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%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

33.53%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolAMZNTJX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%1.10%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%33.53%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 30.54 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

30.54

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Amazon (AMZN) at 3.77 and TJX Companies (TJX) at 2.78 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing revenue multiples than typical 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.78

Max
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08
Amazon (AMZN) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): 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 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while TJX Companies (TJX) at 16.36 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — TJX carries a higher book-value multiple 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

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

16.36

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolAMZNTJX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)30.8230.54
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)3.772.78
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.0716.36
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)178.2733.42