Amazon.com Inc
NASDAQ:AMZN
ROA
Return on Assets
ROA, or Return on Assets, is an indicator of how well a company utilizes its assets in terms of profitability. This number tells you what the company can do with what it has, i.e. how many dollars of earnings they derive from each dollar of assets they control. A higher ROA indicates more efficient use of assets to produce earnings, making it a valuable gauge for investors assessing a company's operational efficiency and profitability potential.
ROA Across Competitors
| Country | Company | Market Cap | ROA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
|
Amazon.com Inc
NASDAQ:AMZN
|
2.2T USD |
11%
|
|
| ZA |
N
|
Naspers Ltd
JSE:NPN
|
1.1T Zac |
5%
|
|
| CN |
|
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd
NYSE:BABA
|
280.7B USD |
7%
|
|
| CN |
|
PDD Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:PDD
|
140.9B USD |
26%
|
|
| AR |
|
Mercadolibre Inc
NASDAQ:MELI
|
128.3B USD |
9%
|
|
| UY |
|
MercadoLibre Inc
BMV:MELIN
|
2.5T MXN |
9%
|
|
| NL |
|
Prosus NV
AEX:PRX
|
108.8B EUR |
12%
|
|
| CN |
|
Meituan
HKEX:3690
|
847.1B HKD |
12%
|
|
| US |
D
|
DoorDash Inc
NASDAQ:DASH
|
92.1B USD |
3%
|
|
| KR |
|
Coupang Inc
NYSE:CPNG
|
50.3B USD |
2%
|
|
| CN |
|
JD.Com Inc
HKEX:9618
|
380B HKD |
7%
|
Amazon.com Inc
Glance View
Amazon.com Inc., founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, began its journey as an unassuming online bookstore in a small garage in Bellevue, Washington. With a vision far ahead of his time, Bezos was keenly aware of the untapped potential of the Internet, and as the web grew, so did Amazon. The company's initial focus on books provided a perfect entry into the digital space, but its model was designed for expansion. As it evolved, Amazon quickly diversified its offerings, venturing into electronics, clothing, groceries, and virtually every consumer product imaginable. By constantly redefining e-commerce, it transformed into a behemoth through strategic investments and innovations in technology and logistics. Key to its success was the seamless user experience it offered, supported by an expansive network of fulfillment centers and sophisticated data algorithms that personalized shopping experiences for millions of customers worldwide. Beyond its direct retail operations, Amazon ingeniously expanded its economic footprint through Amazon Web Services (AWS), launched in 2006. AWS pioneered the commercialization of cloud computing services, providing scalable and cost-effective infrastructure solutions to businesses ranging from startups to global corporations. Today, AWS stands as a substantial revenue driver for Amazon, frequently contributing a significant portion of the company’s operating income due to its higher margin compared to retail. Furthermore, Amazon's ecosystem is bolstered by its Prime subscription model, which not only incentivizes customer loyalty with perks like free shipping and access to streaming services but also generates a steady flow of predictable income. These diverse revenue streams, supported by relentless innovation and customer-centric focus, underpin Amazon’s status as one of the most influential companies in the global marketplace.
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ROA, or Return on Assets, is an indicator of how well a company utilizes its assets in terms of profitability. This number tells you what the company can do with what it has, i.e. how many dollars of earnings they derive from each dollar of assets they control. A higher ROA indicates more efficient use of assets to produce earnings, making it a valuable gauge for investors assessing a company's operational efficiency and profitability potential.
Based on Amazon.com Inc's most recent financial statements, the company has ROA of 11.2%.
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