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- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
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Calculation
Apple Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Net sales1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Nov 3, 2023 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 28, 2022 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 29, 2021 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 30, 2020 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 31, 2019 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Nov 5, 2018 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Nov 3, 2017 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 26, 2016 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 28, 2015 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 27, 2014 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 30, 2013 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 31, 2012 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 26, 2011 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 27, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Oct 27, 2009 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Nov 5, 2008 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Nov 15, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Dec 29, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Dec 1, 2005 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Apple Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trend
- The share price has exhibited a general upward trajectory over the span of the data. Starting from $2.56 in late 2005, the price experienced some volatility, with a decrease to $3.69 in late 2008 amid market instability. Thereafter, the share price consistently increased, reaching $222.91 by late 2024. Notable growth periods include the intervals from 2014 to 2018 and particularly strong gains post-2020, indicating increasing investor confidence and possibly reflecting positive company performance or market conditions.
- Sales Per Share Trend
- Sales per share show a steady rising trend, starting at $0.59 in 2005 and growing to $25.87 by 2024. This consistent increase over nearly two decades indicates sustained revenue growth on a per-share basis. Minor fluctuations are present, for instance, a slight decline from 2014 to 2016, but the overall trend is strongly positive, highlighting improving operational performance or expanding business scale.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The P/S ratio displays more variability than the other metrics. Initially, it started at 4.34 in 2005, with fluctuations reflecting changing investor valuations relative to sales. The ratio dipped during economic downturns, such as in 2008 (2.83), and later recovered, oscillating around values between 2.76 and 8.62. Notably, from 2020 onward, the P/S ratio rose more sharply, peaking at 8.62 in 2024, which may suggest heightened market expectations of future growth or profitability beyond current sales levels.
- Overall Insights
- The analysis reveals that the company's share price and sales per share have both increased substantially over the given timeframe, signifying strong growth and expanding revenue streams on a per-share basis. The rising P/S ratio in recent years suggests that investors are valuing the company at higher multiples of sales, potentially indicating optimism about future earnings, innovation, market position, or other strategic advantages. Periods of volatility in the P/S ratio and share price correspond with broader market conditions but do not obscure the long-term positive growth trend.
Comparison to Competitors
Apple Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Apple Inc. | Arista Networks Inc. | Cisco Systems Inc. | Dell Technologies Inc. | Super Micro Computer Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | |||||
| Nov 3, 2023 | |||||
| Oct 28, 2022 | |||||
| Oct 29, 2021 | |||||
| Oct 30, 2020 | |||||
| Oct 31, 2019 | |||||
| Nov 5, 2018 | |||||
| Nov 3, 2017 | |||||
| Oct 26, 2016 | |||||
| Oct 28, 2015 | |||||
| Oct 27, 2014 | |||||
| Oct 30, 2013 | |||||
| Oct 31, 2012 | |||||
| Oct 26, 2011 | |||||
| Oct 27, 2010 | |||||
| Oct 27, 2009 | |||||
| Nov 5, 2008 | |||||
| Nov 15, 2007 | |||||
| Dec 29, 2006 | |||||
| Dec 1, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
Comparison to Sector (Technology Hardware & Equipment)
Apple Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (technology hardware & equipment)
| Apple Inc. | Technology Hardware & Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | ||
| Nov 3, 2023 | ||
| Oct 28, 2022 | ||
| Oct 29, 2021 | ||
| Oct 30, 2020 | ||
| Oct 31, 2019 | ||
| Nov 5, 2018 | ||
| Nov 3, 2017 | ||
| Oct 26, 2016 | ||
| Oct 28, 2015 | ||
| Oct 27, 2014 | ||
| Oct 30, 2013 | ||
| Oct 31, 2012 | ||
| Oct 26, 2011 | ||
| Oct 27, 2010 | ||
| Oct 27, 2009 | ||
| Nov 5, 2008 | ||
| Nov 15, 2007 | ||
| Dec 29, 2006 | ||
| Dec 1, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Apple Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Apple Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | ||
| Nov 3, 2023 | ||
| Oct 28, 2022 | ||
| Oct 29, 2021 | ||
| Oct 30, 2020 | ||
| Oct 31, 2019 | ||
| Nov 5, 2018 | ||
| Nov 3, 2017 | ||
| Oct 26, 2016 | ||
| Oct 28, 2015 | ||
| Oct 27, 2014 | ||
| Oct 30, 2013 | ||
| Oct 31, 2012 | ||
| Oct 26, 2011 | ||
| Oct 27, 2010 | ||
| Oct 27, 2009 | ||
| Nov 5, 2008 | ||
| Nov 15, 2007 | ||
| Dec 29, 2006 | ||
| Dec 1, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-09-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-09-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-09-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-09-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-09-24).