Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005
Calculation
Applied Materials Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Stockholders’ equity1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | 7.25 | = | 169.35 | ÷ | 23.35 | 23.35 | = | 19,001 | ÷ | 813,684,638 | |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 8.23 | = | 161.95 | ÷ | 19.67 | 19.67 | = | 16,349 | ÷ | 831,067,105 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.25 | = | 104.73 | ÷ | 14.45 | 14.45 | = | 12,194 | ÷ | 844,139,722 | |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 10.60 | = | 146.15 | ÷ | 13.78 | 13.78 | = | 12,247 | ÷ | 888,513,248 | |
| Dec 11, 2020 | 7.63 | = | 88.30 | ÷ | 11.57 | 11.57 | = | 10,578 | ÷ | 914,344,189 | |
| Dec 13, 2019 | 6.67 | = | 59.87 | ÷ | 8.97 | 8.97 | = | 8,214 | ÷ | 915,304,098 | |
| Dec 13, 2018 | 4.73 | = | 33.71 | ÷ | 7.13 | 7.13 | = | 6,839 | ÷ | 958,606,093 | |
| Dec 15, 2017 | 5.94 | = | 52.54 | ÷ | 8.85 | 8.85 | = | 9,349 | ÷ | 1,056,340,714 | |
| Dec 15, 2016 | 4.93 | = | 33.06 | ÷ | 6.70 | 6.70 | = | 7,217 | ÷ | 1,076,570,134 | |
| Dec 9, 2015 | 2.87 | = | 19.03 | ÷ | 6.62 | 6.62 | = | 7,613 | ÷ | 1,149,133,389 | |
| Dec 17, 2014 | 3.80 | = | 24.46 | ÷ | 6.44 | 6.44 | = | 7,868 | ÷ | 1,221,471,983 | |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 2.82 | = | 16.61 | ÷ | 5.89 | 5.89 | = | 7,088 | ÷ | 1,204,183,467 | |
| Dec 5, 2012 | 1.79 | = | 10.80 | ÷ | 6.04 | 6.04 | = | 7,235 | ÷ | 1,197,659,704 | |
| Dec 6, 2011 | 1.65 | = | 11.09 | ÷ | 6.74 | 6.74 | = | 8,800 | ÷ | 1,305,637,099 | |
| Dec 10, 2010 | 2.35 | = | 13.36 | ÷ | 5.68 | 5.68 | = | 7,536 | ÷ | 1,327,685,208 | |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 2.53 | = | 13.38 | ÷ | 5.29 | 5.29 | = | 7,095 | ÷ | 1,341,259,033 | |
| Dec 12, 2008 | 1.84 | = | 10.45 | ÷ | 5.68 | 5.68 | = | 7,549 | ÷ | 1,328,871,245 | |
| Dec 14, 2007 | 3.14 | = | 17.77 | ÷ | 5.66 | 5.66 | = | 7,821 | ÷ | 1,382,752,583 | |
| Dec 14, 2006 | 3.81 | = | 18.20 | ÷ | 4.78 | 4.78 | = | 6,651 | ÷ | 1,392,743,007 | |
| Dec 14, 2005 | 3.42 | = | 18.99 | ÷ | 5.56 | 5.56 | = | 8,929 | ÷ | 1,606,934,422 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-30).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Applied Materials Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trends
- The share price demonstrates significant volatility over the analyzed periods. Initially, from 2005 through 2008, the share price declined notably, from $18.99 to a low of $10.45 in 2008. This is followed by a recovery phase through 2013, where the price rose to $16.61, and a notable peak in 2017 at $52.54. After a dip to $33.71 in 2018, the price exhibited strong growth reaching its highest value of $169.35 in 2024. Overall, the long-term trend is a marked increase in share price despite intermittent periods of decline.
- Book Value Per Share (BVPS) Trends
- The book value per share remains relatively stable in the early years, fluctuating moderately between $4.78 and $6.74 from 2005 to 2012. From 2013 onward, BVPS shows a consistent upward trajectory, increasing from $5.89 in 2013 to $23.35 in 2024. This steady rise suggests an improvement in the company's net asset value over time.
- Price-to-Book Value (P/BV) Ratio Trends
- The P/BV ratio begins at a high level of 3.42 in 2005, peaks at 3.81 in 2006, and then declines to a low of 1.65 in 2011, indicating the market valued the stock near or below the company's book value during that period. Starting from 2012, the ratio increases sharply, with notable spikes reaching a peak of 10.6 in 2021. This elevated P/BV ratio indicates a market premium over book value in recent years, perhaps reflecting investor optimism or expectations of future growth, despite some decline to 7.25 in 2024.
- Overall Observations
- The company experienced a recovery in market valuation post-2008 financial crisis, with share price and BVPS trends supporting improved underlying value. The rising P/BV ratio in recent years suggests increased market confidence or speculative valuation expansion. The divergence between steadily increasing BVPS and higher volatility in share price and P/BV indicates that market sentiment may be influencing the stock price beyond fundamental asset values.
Comparison to Competitors
Applied Materials Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Applied Materials Inc. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | Monolithic Power Systems Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | 7.25 | 3.15 | 3.09 | 15.29 | 0.85 | 28.07 | 12.13 | 2.51 | 8.81 | 39.25 | 7.31 | 9.86 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 8.23 | 4.85 | 2.53 | 21.59 | 1.75 | 23.25 | 10.58 | 1.74 | 18.64 | 26.03 | 5.72 | 8.57 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.25 | 2.32 | 2.35 | 10.23 | 1.15 | 40.05 | 10.10 | 1.15 | 13.69 | 24.95 | 7.00 | 11.33 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 10.60 | 19.21 | 2.50 | 10.50 | 2.21 | 15.98 | 13.64 | 1.79 | 17.25 | 20.14 | 15.59 | 11.87 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | 7.63 | 17.77 | 4.22 | 7.40 | 2.84 | 11.83 | 10.55 | 1.50 | 18.36 | 15.49 | 24.00 | 17.02 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | 6.67 | 20.46 | 3.61 | 5.09 | 3.78 | 8.15 | 6.40 | 1.40 | 9.15 | 10.09 | 19.69 | 13.79 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | 4.73 | 18.30 | 3.02 | 3.74 | 2.94 | 11.39 | 4.28 | 1.49 | 9.13 | 19.60 | 82.57 | 11.20 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | 5.94 | 19.87 | 3.22 | 5.28 | 3.08 | 10.50 | 3.82 | 2.51 | 9.34 | 10.51 | 2.56 | 9.89 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | 4.93 | 31.66 | 4.35 | 3.84 | 2.60 | 17.57 | 2.45 | 1.48 | 8.54 | 3.98 | 3.12 | 7.36 |
| Dec 9, 2015 | 2.87 | — | 3.72 | 8.24 | 2.21 | 19.57 | 2.23 | 1.47 | 6.44 | 2.84 | 2.88 | 5.30 |
| Dec 17, 2014 | 3.80 | 12.72 | 3.64 | 7.98 | 2.91 | 3.26 | 2.29 | 3.22 | 6.14 | 2.19 | 3.28 | 5.94 |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 2.82 | 4.94 | 3.28 | 4.46 | 2.11 | 2.78 | 1.69 | 1.92 | 4.40 | 1.63 | 3.26 | 4.46 |
| Dec 5, 2012 | 1.79 | 3.45 | 2.90 | 3.25 | 2.04 | 2.61 | 1.24 | 0.72 | 3.47 | 2.20 | 2.95 | 3.45 |
| Dec 6, 2011 | 1.65 | 3.28 | 2.62 | 3.51 | 2.90 | 2.11 | 1.80 | 0.64 | 2.56 | 3.27 | 3.25 | 3.48 |
| Dec 10, 2010 | 2.35 | 6.21 | 3.36 | 4.24 | 2.46 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 0.96 | 2.16 | 3.74 | 3.54 | 4.00 |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 2.53 | 8.23 | 3.43 | 3.78 | 2.76 | 2.44 | 2.67 | 1.25 | 3.58 | 2.27 | 3.61 | 3.10 |
| Dec 12, 2008 | 1.84 | — | 2.04 | — | 1.72 | 2.19 | 2.69 | 0.42 | 2.66 | 4.24 | 3.05 | 2.09 |
| Dec 14, 2007 | 3.14 | 1.44 | 3.99 | — | 2.76 | 3.27 | 4.05 | 0.96 | 4.09 | 5.06 | 4.11 | 4.14 |
| Dec 14, 2006 | 3.81 | 1.42 | 3.36 | — | 3.27 | 2.75 | 4.19 | 1.30 | 4.38 | 5.75 | 4.48 | 3.93 |
| Dec 14, 2005 | 3.42 | 5.83 | 3.75 | — | 3.34 | 3.19 | 3.75 | 1.47 | 5.90 | 3.63 | 5.97 | 4.00 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-30).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
Applied Materials Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Applied Materials Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | 7.25 | 9.25 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 8.23 | 6.51 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.25 | 5.22 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 10.60 | 6.35 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | 7.63 | 6.21 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | 6.67 | 5.19 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | 4.73 | 4.65 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | 5.94 | 4.10 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | 4.93 | 3.41 |
| Dec 9, 2015 | 2.87 | 2.90 |
| Dec 17, 2014 | 3.80 | 3.42 |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 2.82 | 2.69 |
| Dec 5, 2012 | 1.79 | 2.35 |
| Dec 6, 2011 | 1.65 | 2.75 |
| Dec 10, 2010 | 2.35 | 2.81 |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 2.53 | 2.94 |
| Dec 12, 2008 | 1.84 | 2.08 |
| Dec 14, 2007 | 3.14 | 3.08 |
| Dec 14, 2006 | 3.81 | 3.32 |
| Dec 14, 2005 | 3.42 | 3.77 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-30).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Applied Materials Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Applied Materials Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | 7.25 | 13.17 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | 8.23 | 11.48 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.25 | 10.47 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 10.60 | 12.53 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | 7.63 | 11.10 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | 6.67 | 8.51 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | 4.73 | 7.05 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | 5.94 | 5.49 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | 4.93 | 4.56 |
| Dec 9, 2015 | 2.87 | 4.33 |
| Dec 17, 2014 | 3.80 | 4.39 |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 2.82 | 3.52 |
| Dec 5, 2012 | 1.79 | 3.77 |
| Dec 6, 2011 | 1.65 | 4.01 |
| Dec 10, 2010 | 2.35 | 4.18 |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 2.53 | 4.35 |
| Dec 12, 2008 | 1.84 | 4.02 |
| Dec 14, 2007 | 3.14 | 8.71 |
| Dec 14, 2006 | 3.81 | 7.26 |
| Dec 14, 2005 | 3.42 | 7.44 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-10-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-10-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-10-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-10-30).