Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Return on Equity (ROE): 18.89%
Is Amazon.com, Inc.’s return on equity (roe) high or low?
Amazon.com, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 18.89% is 14% above its 5-year average of 16.63%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-1.86%–24.13%).
The return on equity (roe) for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) is 18.89% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.62% (19.80%).
AMZN Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AMZN Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AMZN Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
AMZN Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
18.89%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
19.80%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
13.21%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
16.63%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
15.39%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
12.14%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
21.66%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-4.62%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+43.05%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+13.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+22.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+55.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-12.78%
AMZN Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | — | 18.89% | 19.80% | 13.21% | 16.63% |
| Apple Inc. (AAPL) | $4.27T | 151.91% | 158.25% | 157.53% | 163.92% |
| Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) | $3.00T | 29.65% | 31.24% | 35.31% | 36.97% |
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $4.41T | 31.83% | 31.31% | 28.02% | 26.73% |
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | $946.06B | 21.98% | 21.67% | 19.27% | 18.36% |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $57.49B | 22.92% | 25.41% | 27.21% | 32.10% |
Return Analysis
ROE
18.9%
ROA
9.5%
Amazon.com, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Amazon.com, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (roe) for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The return on equity (roe) for AMZN stock is 18.89%.
- Is Amazon.com, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) high or low?
- Amazon.com, Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 18.89% is 14% above its 5-year average of 16.63%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-1.86%–24.13%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (roe) for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The TTM average return on equity (roe) for AMZN stock is 19.80%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (roe) for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (roe) for AMZN stock is 13.21%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (roe) for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (roe) for AMZN stock is 16.63%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (roe) for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (roe) for AMZN stock is 15.39%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (roe) for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (roe) for AMZN stock is 12.14%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (roe) for Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (roe) for AMZN stock is 21.66%.
Amazon.com, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 18.89% |
| 2024-12-31 | 20.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | 15.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | -1.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | 24.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | 22.84% |
| 2019-12-31 | 18.67% |
| 2018-12-31 | 23.13% |
| 2017-12-31 | 10.95% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.29% |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.45% |
| 2014-12-31 | -2.24% |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.81% |
| 2012-12-31 | -0.48% |
| 2011-12-31 | 8.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | 16.78% |
| 2009-12-31 | 17.16% |
| 2008-12-31 | 24.14% |
| 2007-12-31 | 39.77% |
| 2006-12-31 | 44.08% |
| 2005-12-31 | 135.37% |
| 2004-12-31 | -259.03% |
| 2003-12-31 | -3.38% |
| 2002-12-31 | 11.08% |
| 2001-12-31 | 38.66% |
| 2000-12-31 | 145.91% |
| 1999-12-31 | -270.38% |
| 1998-12-31 | -89.77% |
| 1997-12-31 | -108.50% |
| 1996-12-31 | -183.71% |