AMZN vs ROST
By Alex · Tickerpine
Amazon.com, Inc. vs Ross Stores, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AMZN | ROST |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $266.66 | $231.68 |
| Market cap | $2.88T | $74.32B |
| P/E ratio | 21.6 | 28.0 |
| ROE | 27.42% | 42.63% |
| Profit margin | 16.90% | 10.85% |
| Revenue growth | 12.10% | 13.30% |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.77% |
| Beta | 1.50 | 0.85 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AMZN vs ROST in plain English
- AMZN is the bigger company — about 38.8× the market cap of ROST.
- AMZN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.6 vs 28.0).
- ROST earns a higher return on equity (43% vs 27%).
- ROST is growing revenue faster (13% vs 12%).
- ROST pays a dividend (0.77%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AMZN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Amazon.com, Inc. would be worth today.
ROST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Ross Stores, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.