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- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
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Calculation
Adobe Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenue1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Jan 15, 2026 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 13, 2025 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 17, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 17, 2023 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 21, 2022 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 15, 2021 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 21, 2020 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 25, 2019 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Jan 22, 2013 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 26, 2012 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 27, 2011 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 22, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 23, 2009 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Jan 24, 2008 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 5, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 8, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Adobe Inc. Annual Report.
The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, calculated from the provided share price and sales per share figures, exhibits considerable fluctuation over the observed period. Initially, the ratio decreased from 11.84 in 2006 to a low of 2.88 in 2009, before entering a period of relative stability and subsequent increase.
- Initial Decline (2006-2009)
- A significant decline in the P/S ratio is evident from 2006 through 2009. This decrease coincides with a period where sales per share consistently increased, while the share price experienced a substantial drop, particularly in 2008 and 2009. This suggests that market valuation was not keeping pace with revenue generation during this timeframe, potentially reflecting broader economic conditions or company-specific concerns.
- Period of Stabilization and Growth (2010-2018)
- Following 2009, the P/S ratio generally trended upwards, with some intermediate fluctuations. From 2010 to 2018, the ratio increased from 6.12 to 13.32. This period saw both share price and sales per share increasing, indicating a positive market response to the company’s performance. The increase in the P/S ratio suggests investors were willing to pay a higher premium for each dollar of sales.
- Recent Volatility (2019-2026)
- From 2019 onwards, the P/S ratio demonstrates increased volatility. It peaked at 15.11 in 2019, then experienced a sharp decline to 8.95 in 2023, before rising again to 13.88 in 2024 and subsequently falling to 5.25 in 2026. This recent pattern suggests a more dynamic market perception, potentially influenced by changing growth expectations, competitive pressures, or macroeconomic factors. The decline in 2023, despite increasing sales per share, indicates a significant shift in investor sentiment.
Overall, the P/S ratio has shown a complex pattern over the period. While there was a clear upward trend between 2010 and 2018, the more recent years have been characterized by greater volatility, indicating a potentially evolving market assessment of the company’s value relative to its sales.
Comparison to Competitors
Adobe Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Adobe Inc. | Accenture PLC | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
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| Feb 8, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Adobe Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Adobe Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | ||
| Jan 13, 2025 | ||
| Jan 17, 2024 | ||
| Jan 17, 2023 | ||
| Jan 21, 2022 | ||
| Jan 15, 2021 | ||
| Jan 21, 2020 | ||
| Jan 25, 2019 | ||
| Jan 22, 2018 | ||
| Jan 20, 2017 | ||
| Jan 19, 2016 | ||
| Jan 20, 2015 | ||
| Jan 21, 2014 | ||
| Jan 22, 2013 | ||
| Jan 26, 2012 | ||
| Jan 27, 2011 | ||
| Jan 22, 2010 | ||
| Jan 23, 2009 | ||
| Jan 24, 2008 | ||
| Feb 5, 2007 | ||
| Feb 8, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Adobe Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Adobe Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | ||
| Jan 13, 2025 | ||
| Jan 17, 2024 | ||
| Jan 17, 2023 | ||
| Jan 21, 2022 | ||
| Jan 15, 2021 | ||
| Jan 21, 2020 | ||
| Jan 25, 2019 | ||
| Jan 22, 2018 | ||
| Jan 20, 2017 | ||
| Jan 19, 2016 | ||
| Jan 20, 2015 | ||
| Jan 21, 2014 | ||
| Jan 22, 2013 | ||
| Jan 26, 2012 | ||
| Jan 27, 2011 | ||
| Jan 22, 2010 | ||
| Jan 23, 2009 | ||
| Jan 24, 2008 | ||
| Feb 5, 2007 | ||
| Feb 8, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-11-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-11-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-02).