BAB.L vs. AMZN
Compare and contrast key facts about Babcock International Group plc (BAB.L) and Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN).
Performance
BAB.L vs. AMZN - Performance Comparison
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BAB.L vs. AMZN - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAB.L Babcock International Group plc | -6.84% | 150.05% | 27.98% | 40.56% | -11.42% | 13.83% | -55.53% | 36.99% | -27.77% | -23.36% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | -8.06% | -2.29% | 46.91% | 71.84% | -43.62% | 3.35% | 71.08% | 18.35% | 36.05% | 42.47% |
Different Trading Currencies
BAB.L is traded in GBp, while AMZN is traded in USD. To make them comparable, the AMZN values have been converted to GBp using the latest available exchange rates.
Fundamentals
BAB.L:
£5.94B
AMZN:
$2.26T
BAB.L:
£0.94
AMZN:
$7.17
BAB.L:
12.38
AMZN:
29.06
BAB.L:
0.62
AMZN:
3.15
BAB.L:
8.20
AMZN:
5.50
BAB.L:
£9.58B
AMZN:
$716.92B
BAB.L:
£699.70M
AMZN:
$360.51B
BAB.L:
£961.50M
AMZN:
$143.56B
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, BAB.L achieves a -6.84% return, which is significantly higher than AMZN's -8.06% return. Over the past 10 years, BAB.L has underperformed AMZN with an annualized return of 3.91%, while AMZN has yielded a comparatively higher 22.31% annualized return.
BAB.L
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- -14.35%
- YTD
- -6.84%
- 6M
- -12.74%
- 1Y
- 61.04%
- 3Y*
- 58.18%
- 5Y*
- 37.92%
- 10Y*
- 3.91%
AMZN
- 1D
- 3.34%
- 1M
- 1.13%
- YTD
- -8.06%
- 6M
- -3.52%
- 1Y
- 6.95%
- 3Y*
- 23.44%
- 5Y*
- 6.63%
- 10Y*
- 22.31%
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Return for Risk
BAB.L vs. AMZN — Risk / Return Rank
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BAB.L vs. AMZN - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Babcock International Group plc (BAB.L) and Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| BAB.L | AMZN | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.71 | 0.19 | +1.51 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.27 | 0.54 | +1.73 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.07 | +0.23 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.47 | 0.23 | +2.25 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.59 | 0.56 | +6.03 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| BAB.L | AMZN | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.71 | 0.19 | +1.51 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.05 | 0.19 | +0.86 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.11 | 0.69 | -0.58 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.25 | 0.79 | -0.54 |
Correlation
The correlation between BAB.L and AMZN is 0.10, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
BAB.L vs. AMZN - Dividend Comparison
BAB.L's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.60%, while AMZN has not paid dividends to shareholders.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BAB.L Babcock International Group plc | 0.60% | 0.56% | 1.06% | 0.43% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.78% | 6.08% | 4.04% | 2.75% | 2.38% |
AMZN Amazon.com, Inc | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
BAB.L vs. AMZN - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum BAB.L drawdown since its inception was -81.10%, which is greater than AMZN's maximum drawdown of -51.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BAB.L and AMZN.
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Drawdown Indicators
| BAB.L | AMZN | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -81.10% | -94.40% | +13.30% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -23.44% | -21.74% | -1.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.35% | -56.15% | +26.80% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -79.18% | -56.15% | -23.03% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -22.90% | -18.00% | -4.90% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -35.17% | -28.27% | -6.90% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.80% | 9.03% | -0.23% |
Volatility
BAB.L vs. AMZN - Volatility Comparison
Babcock International Group plc (BAB.L) has a higher volatility of 10.31% compared to Amazon.com, Inc (AMZN) at 8.87%. This indicates that BAB.L's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than AMZN based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| BAB.L | AMZN | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.31% | 8.87% | +1.44% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 21.60% | 22.71% | -1.11% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 35.62% | 35.92% | -0.30% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 36.12% | 34.59% | +1.53% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 36.02% | 32.63% | +3.39% |
Financials
BAB.L vs. AMZN - Financials Comparison
This section allows you to compare key financial metrics between Babcock International Group plc and Amazon.com, Inc. You can select fields from income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to easily visualize and compare the financial health of both companies.
Total Revenue: Total amount of money received from sales and other business activities
BAB.L vs. AMZN - Profitability Comparison
BAB.L - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Babcock International Group plc reported a gross profit of 234.30M and revenue of 2.54B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 9.2%.
AMZN - Gross Margin
Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amazon.com, Inc reported a gross profit of 103.43B and revenue of 213.39B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 48.5%.
BAB.L - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Babcock International Group plc reported an operating income of 234.30M and revenue of 2.54B, resulting in an operating margin of 9.2%.
AMZN - Operating Margin
Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amazon.com, Inc reported an operating income of 24.98B and revenue of 213.39B, resulting in an operating margin of 11.7%.
BAB.L - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Babcock International Group plc reported a net income of 169.30M and revenue of 2.54B, resulting in a net margin of 6.7%.
AMZN - Net Margin
Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Apr 2026, Amazon.com, Inc reported a net income of 21.19B and revenue of 213.39B, resulting in a net margin of 9.9%.