Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Amazon.com Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.18% | = | 100 | × | 14,541 | ÷ | 280,522 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.33% | = | 100 | × | 12,421 | ÷ | 232,887 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.31% | = | 100 | × | 4,106 | ÷ | 177,866 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.08% | = | 100 | × | 4,186 | ÷ | 135,987 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 2.09% | = | 100 | × | 2,233 | ÷ | 107,006 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.20% | = | 100 | × | 178 | ÷ | 88,988 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.00% | = | 100 | × | 745 | ÷ | 74,452 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.11% | = | 100 | × | 676 | ÷ | 61,093 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.79% | = | 100 | × | 862 | ÷ | 48,077 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.11% | = | 100 | × | 1,406 | ÷ | 34,204 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.61% | = | 100 | × | 1,129 | ÷ | 24,509 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.39% | = | 100 | × | 842 | ÷ | 19,166 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.42% | = | 100 | × | 655 | ÷ | 14,835 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 3.63% | = | 100 | × | 389 | ÷ | 10,711 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 5.09% | = | 100 | × | 432 | ÷ | 8,490 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2013-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-17).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Amazon.com Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Amazon.com Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Home Depot Inc. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 5.18% | 3.17% | 8.26% | 14.35% | 5.52% | 4.30% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 5.33% | 3.24% | 8.55% | 14.55% | 6.00% | 4.12% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 2.31% | 3.26% | 9.39% | 14.19% | 7.15% | 4.73% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 3.08% | 3.16% | 9.53% | 13.30% | 7.49% | 5.04% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 2.09% | 3.19% | 9.36% | 12.59% | 6.25% | 5.63% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 0.20% | 2.92% | 9.92% | 11.63% | 5.83% | 5.68% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.00% | 2.97% | 10.33% | 10.39% | 7.46% | 5.96% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1.11% | 2.84% | 10.07% | 9.46% | 7.77% | 5.98% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.79% | 2.80% | 9.77% | 8.59% | 7.98% | 6.10% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 4.11% | 2.72% | 8.08% | 7.26% | 7.37% | 5.91% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.61% | 2.54% | — | 6.11% | 7.00% | 5.68% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 4.39% | 2.77% | — | 9.36% | 8.58% | 5.87% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.42% | 2.55% | — | 10.65% | 8.76% | 5.94% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 3.63% | 2.76% | — | 11.49% | 8.43% | 5.93% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 5.09% | 2.84% | — | 10.84% | 7.88% | 5.99% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-10), 10-K (filing date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (filing date: 2013-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-01), 10-K (filing date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (filing date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (filing date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-11), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-16), 10-K (filing date: 2006-02-17).