AZO vs HD
AZO: AutoZone is a dominant automotive aftermarket retailer and distributor providing extensive parts coverage and repair software to both individual DIY consumers and professional commercial repair accounts. HD: The world's largest home improvement retailer and specialty building products distributor, connecting a massive physical footprint with an interconnected digital experience for both DIYers and Pros.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | AZO | HD | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-08-21 close | $2,957.95 | $335.61 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-08-24 | $48.3B | $334.6B | |
| P/E as of 2026-08-24 | 20.03 | 24.41 | AZO lower |
| PEG as of 2026-08-24 | n/a | 4.27 | |
| Net margin as of 2026-08-24 | +12.4% | +8.4% | AZO higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-08-24 | +51.8% | +33.1% | AZO higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-08-24 | +18.0% | +12.4% | AZO higher |
| ROE as of 2026-08-24 | +249.3% | +113.3% | AZO higher |
| ROA as of 2026-08-24 | +12.3% | +13.4% | HD higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-08-24 | 37.81 | 3.86 | HD lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-08-24 | +5.7% | +2.2% | AZO higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | +5.2% | +1.5% | AZO higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-08-24 | n/a | +2.7% | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | n/a | 5 | |
| Beta as of 2026-08-24 | 0.38 | 0.99 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-08-21 close | -28.3% | -15.6% | HD higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-08-24. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-08-21.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.