Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Automatic Data Processing Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenues1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2021 | 5.98 | = | 212.00 | ÷ | 35.47 | 35.47 | = | 15,005,400 | ÷ | 423,080,556 | |
| Aug 5, 2020 | 3.97 | = | 134.77 | ÷ | 33.93 | 33.93 | = | 14,589,800 | ÷ | 429,965,405 | |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 5.13 | = | 167.73 | ÷ | 32.67 | 32.67 | = | 14,175,200 | ÷ | 433,942,837 | |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 4.41 | = | 134.25 | ÷ | 30.42 | 30.42 | = | 13,325,800 | ÷ | 438,082,756 | |
| Aug 4, 2017 | 4.00 | = | 111.39 | ÷ | 27.86 | 27.86 | = | 12,379,800 | ÷ | 444,374,752 | |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 3.51 | = | 89.67 | ÷ | 25.58 | 25.58 | = | 11,667,800 | ÷ | 456,176,951 | |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 3.42 | = | 80.29 | ÷ | 23.48 | 23.48 | = | 10,938,500 | ÷ | 465,810,128 | |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 3.20 | = | 81.12 | ÷ | 25.38 | 25.38 | = | 12,206,500 | ÷ | 480,912,107 | |
| Aug 19, 2013 | 3.07 | = | 71.90 | ÷ | 23.42 | 23.42 | = | 11,310,100 | ÷ | 482,823,076 | |
| Aug 20, 2012 | 2.65 | = | 58.36 | ÷ | 22.01 | 22.01 | = | 10,665,200 | ÷ | 484,504,817 | |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 2.42 | = | 48.76 | ÷ | 20.18 | 20.18 | = | 9,879,500 | ÷ | 489,677,633 | |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 2.15 | = | 38.93 | ÷ | 18.14 | 18.14 | = | 8,927,700 | ÷ | 492,022,525 | |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 2.18 | = | 38.56 | ÷ | 17.66 | 17.66 | = | 8,867,100 | ÷ | 502,151,920 | |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 2.57 | = | 44.38 | ÷ | 17.25 | 17.25 | = | 8,776,500 | ÷ | 508,864,299 | |
| Aug 29, 2007 | 3.15 | = | 46.33 | ÷ | 14.69 | 14.69 | = | 7,800,000 | ÷ | 531,060,120 | |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 2.97 | = | 47.41 | ÷ | 15.99 | 15.99 | = | 8,881,500 | ÷ | 555,570,420 | |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 2.91 | = | 42.75 | ÷ | 14.69 | 14.69 | = | 8,499,100 | ÷ | 578,425,694 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Automatic Data Processing Inc. Annual Report.
The analyzed data reveals multiple trends in key financial indicators over a 17-year period.
- Share Price (US$)
- The share price demonstrates a general upward trajectory, increasing from $42.75 in 2005 to $212 in 2021. There were periods of volatility with minor declines observed in 2007-2009 and again in 2019-2020. Notably, the share price experienced a substantial rise from 2012 onward, nearly tripling over the nine-year span.
- Sales per Share (US$)
- Sales per share show a steady increase from $14.69 in 2005 to $35.47 in 2021, indicating consistent revenue growth on a per-share basis. Some fluctuations occurred, such as a slight dip in 2007 and 2014-2015, but the overall progression remains positive and robust over the observed period.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The P/S ratio exhibits an increasing trend from 2.91 in 2005 to a peak of 5.98 in 2021. There were declines during the 2007-2010 period correlating with stagnation in share price and slower sales growth. After 2010, the ratio rose steadily, reflecting an expanding market valuation relative to sales. The most pronounced jump occurs between 2018 and 2021, indicating increased investor confidence or higher market expectations despite more moderate sales per share growth.
In summary, the data indicates sustained sales growth accompanied by significantly improved market valuation metrics over time. The noticeably higher P/S ratio in recent years suggests that investors value the company's sales more highly relative to earlier periods, possibly anticipating future growth or incorporating other qualitative factors. The share price gains, while generally consistent, include some periods of correction aligning with economic or company-specific events. Overall, the financial indicators collectively point to a positive performance and enhanced market perception across the years.
Comparison to Competitors
Automatic Data Processing Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Automatic Data Processing Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Fair Isaac Corp. | 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2021 | 5.98 | 4.28 | 14.94 | 12.55 | 48.70 | 8.08 | 1.94 | 16.09 | 12.81 | 5.38 | 15.58 | 10.72 | 9.24 | 19.02 | 13.22 | 13.95 |
| Aug 5, 2020 | 3.97 | 3.26 | 17.04 | 13.85 | 22.79 | 10.38 | 1.47 | 11.78 | 10.85 | 4.33 | 39.86 | 6.66 | 8.88 | 25.66 | 10.08 | 10.65 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 5.13 | 2.72 | 15.11 | 8.56 | — | 8.28 | 1.63 | 11.05 | 8.38 | 4.74 | — | 7.06 | 9.00 | 19.36 | 6.27 | 14.75 |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 4.41 | 2.35 | 13.23 | 7.53 | — | 5.51 | 1.56 | 9.52 | 7.51 | 4.41 | — | 9.75 | 8.89 | 16.63 | 4.10 | 13.73 |
| Aug 4, 2017 | 4.00 | 2.45 | 13.32 | 5.85 | — | 4.95 | 1.82 | 6.99 | 6.19 | 5.56 | — | 7.49 | 6.96 | 14.55 | 4.80 | 11.06 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 3.51 | 2.13 | 9.34 | 4.53 | — | 3.97 | 2.12 | 6.17 | 5.13 | 4.45 | — | 9.69 | 7.09 | 10.50 | 3.71 | 12.08 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 3.42 | 2.11 | 9.27 | 3.73 | — | 3.23 | 1.56 | 5.56 | 3.99 | 4.66 | — | 16.88 | 7.82 | 8.69 | 3.07 | 19.97 |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 3.20 | 1.61 | 8.59 | 3.42 | — | 2.88 | 1.76 | 5.32 | 4.10 | 4.67 | — | 13.17 | 9.54 | 16.81 | 3.15 | 35.87 |
| Aug 19, 2013 | 3.07 | 1.64 | 7.45 | 2.96 | — | 2.64 | 1.91 | 4.47 | 3.41 | 3.75 | — | 8.38 | 8.92 | 22.61 | 3.12 | 37.91 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | 2.65 | 1.54 | 4.30 | 3.02 | — | 2.13 | 2.12 | 4.27 | 3.32 | 3.66 | — | 17.50 | 8.91 | 19.84 | 2.76 | — |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 2.42 | 1.47 | 3.65 | 2.81 | — | 1.98 | 2.15 | 3.71 | 3.32 | 4.60 | — | — | 9.79 | — | 2.52 | — |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 2.15 | 1.36 | 4.50 | 2.76 | — | 1.55 | 1.98 | 4.12 | 3.57 | 4.04 | — | — | 7.35 | — | 2.93 | — |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 2.18 | 1.20 | 6.12 | 1.81 | — | 1.48 | 1.72 | 2.81 | 3.63 | 4.63 | — | — | 3.52 | — | 2.33 | — |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 2.57 | 0.92 | 2.88 | 1.01 | — | 0.88 | 1.12 | 3.21 | 3.89 | 4.79 | — | — | 9.52 | — | 1.93 | — |
| Aug 29, 2007 | 3.15 | 1.41 | 6.24 | 1.91 | — | 2.31 | 1.60 | 3.61 | 20.52 | 5.60 | — | — | 9.94 | — | 3.16 | — |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 2.97 | 1.44 | 8.78 | 3.95 | — | 2.90 | 1.55 | 4.87 | 17.98 | 5.51 | — | — | 13.93 | — | 3.54 | — |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 2.91 | 1.32 | 11.84 | 3.86 | — | 3.58 | 1.38 | 3.94 | 21.64 | 5.80 | — | — | 8.64 | — | 3.15 | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Automatic Data Processing Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Automatic Data Processing Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2021 | 5.98 | 9.46 |
| Aug 5, 2020 | 3.97 | 7.68 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 5.13 | 6.09 |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 4.41 | 5.24 |
| Aug 4, 2017 | 4.00 | 4.65 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 3.51 | 3.95 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 3.42 | 3.41 |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 3.20 | 3.34 |
| Aug 19, 2013 | 3.07 | 2.89 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | 2.65 | 2.78 |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 2.42 | 2.85 |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 2.15 | 2.72 |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 2.18 | 2.60 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 2.57 | 2.31 |
| Aug 29, 2007 | 3.15 | 6.93 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 2.97 | 6.18 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 2.91 | 6.71 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Automatic Data Processing Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Automatic Data Processing Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2021 | 5.98 | 6.97 |
| Aug 5, 2020 | 3.97 | 6.11 |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 5.13 | 4.61 |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 4.41 | 4.31 |
| Aug 4, 2017 | 4.00 | 4.19 |
| Aug 5, 2016 | 3.51 | 3.47 |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 3.42 | 3.04 |
| Aug 8, 2014 | 3.20 | 3.32 |
| Aug 19, 2013 | 3.07 | 2.86 |
| Aug 20, 2012 | 2.65 | 2.88 |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 2.42 | 2.84 |
| Aug 25, 2010 | 2.15 | 3.03 |
| Aug 28, 2009 | 2.18 | 3.11 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | 2.57 | 2.38 |
| Aug 29, 2007 | 3.15 | 5.73 |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 2.97 | 5.18 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 2.91 | 5.60 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-30).