Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Amazon Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
18.9%
FY2025
5-year range
-1.9% / 24.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-8.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#65 of 195
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
At 18.9%, Amazon's return on equity (roe) ranks #65 of 195 in the Consumer Discretionary sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -1.9% in FY2022 to 24.1% in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
18.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.9%.
Improved from 15.1% to 18.9% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +20.8pp
- 5-Year Change
- -3.9pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#65 of 195 in Consumer DiscretionaryTop 33% of 195This company 18.9% Sector average 9.6%
▼
+96.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 8.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 9.3pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2021.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) in the period was in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 20.7%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.9% | -8.8% |
| FY2024 | 20.7% | +37.5% |
| FY2023 | 15.1% | +910.2% |
| FY2022 | -1.9% | -107.7% |
| FY2021 | 24.1% | +5.6% |
| FY2020 | 22.8% | +22.3% |
| FY2019 | 18.7% | -19.3% |
| FY2018 | 23.1% | +111.2% |
| FY2017 | 10.9% | -10.9% |
| FY2016 | 12.3% | +176.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026