Aman Singhal

📊 Amazon (AMZN): Can It Deliver Solid Returns Over the Next 5 Years?

Amazon has transitioned from being just an e-commerce behemoth to a global tech powerhouse, driven by AWS, advertising, and its Prime ecosystem. As the company matures, investors are curious whether it can continue to deliver meaningful returns over the next five years.


🏷️ Current Snapshot (as of May 2025)

Metric Value
Current Price $190
EPS (TTM) $5.90
PE Ratio ~32.2
Market Cap ~$2 trillion

📈 Historical Performance

Amazon has steadily increased its profitability by focusing on high-margin businesses like AWS and advertising.


🔮 5-Year Scenario Analysis

To estimate future returns, we look at different EPS growth and PE multiple scenarios.

Assumptions:

Metric Worst Case Base Case Best Case
EPS Growth 15% 20% 25%
EPS After 5 Years $11.86 $14.66 $17.99
PE Multiple 30 40 50
Price After 5 Years $355.80 $586.50 $899.50
CAGR Return 13.8% 25.5% 39.7%

🧠 Insights


🧮 What Entry Price Offers 20% CAGR?

Let’s say you’re targeting a 20% CAGR and believe the stock will trade at a 40x PE in 2030 with EPS of $14.66:

[ \text{Target Price} = 14.66 \times 40 = $586.40 ]

To earn 20% CAGR from current date:

[ \text{Present Value} = \frac{586.40}{(1.20)^5} \approx $236 ]

✅ If you buy below $236, you can expect >20% CAGR in this base scenario.


🧾 Conclusion

Amazon is well-positioned for continued growth across multiple verticals. Despite being a trillion-dollar company, its profitability runway is still expanding. At the current price of $190, the risk-reward looks attractive, especially if EPS growth remains healthy.

Investors with a 5+ year view may find current levels a compelling opportunity—provided valuation discipline and growth expectations are realistic.


Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before investing.

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