AMZN vs GM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Amazon.com, Inc. vs General Motors Company, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | AMZN | GM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $232.69 | $78.10 |
| Market cap | $2.50T | $70.42B |
| P/E ratio | 31.7 | 28.5 |
| ROE | 24.29% | 4.01% |
| Profit margin | 12.22% | 1.38% |
| Revenue growth | 16.60% | -0.90% |
| Dividend yield | — | 0.92% |
| Beta | 1.44 | 1.30 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
AMZN vs GM in plain English
- AMZN is the bigger company — about 35.5× the market cap of GM.
- GM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.5 vs 31.7).
- AMZN earns a higher return on equity (24% vs 4%).
- AMZN is growing revenue faster (17% vs -1%).
- GM pays a dividend (0.92%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
AMZN return calculator
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Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.