Is Amazon Overvalued?

Updated

The following video is from Wednesday's MarketFoolery podcast in which host Chris Hill and analysts Tim Hanson and Bryan Hinmon discuss the top business and investing stories.

In this segment, shares of Amazon.com hit a new high in the wake of earnings news. The company reportered lower-than-expected earnings and lowered guidance for 2013, but Wall Street cheered improving margins and lower cost of shipping.

What's the greatest threat to Amazon? Are its shares overvalued? What does the future hold for Amazon?


The relevant video segment can be found between 6:42 and 14:10.

Everyone knows Amazon is the big bad wolf in the retail world right now, but at its sky-high valuation, most investors are worried it's the company's share price that will get knocked down instead of competitors'. We'll tell you what's driving the company's growth, and fill you in on reasons to buy and reasons to sell Amazon in our new premium report. Our report also has you covered with a full year of free analyst updates to keep you informed as the company's story changes, so click here now to read more.

For the full video of today's MarketFoolery, click here.

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