Amazon: Why Poor Profits Equals Great Management
The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which senior analyst Anand Chokkavelu discusses topics across the investing world.
When you look at Amazon's return on equity, it looks downright poor. But Anand thinks it's a good sign, not a bad one.
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At the time thisarticle was published Anand Chokkavelu, CFA, owns shares of Best Buy and RadioShack. The Motley Fool owns shares of Amazon.com, Best Buy, RadioShack, and Wal-Mart Stores.Motley Fool newsletter services recommendAmazon.com, eBay and Wal-Mart Stores. Try any of our Foolish newsletter servicesfree for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe thatconsidering a diverse range of insightsmakes us better investors. The Motley Fool has adisclosure policy.
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