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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Operating Profit Margin since 2009
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2009
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2009
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2009
- Analysis of Debt
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Calculation
Broadcom Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income (loss) attributable to common stock1 (in millions) | ÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Dec 15, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Dec 15, 2009 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 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: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 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: 2009-11-01).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Broadcom Inc. Annual Report.
The analysis of the financial data reveals several noteworthy trends in the company's market valuation and profitability over the observed periods.
- Share Price
- The share price demonstrates a general upward trajectory from 1.67 US$ at the beginning to 329.88 US$ in the latest period. There are periods of accelerated growth, particularly noticeable post-2018, where the price surged significantly from 24.49 US$ to over 300 US$ by the end. This suggests increasing market confidence and possibly a strengthening business position over time. However, some fluctuations are present, such as declines between 2017 and 2018, and again from 2021 to 2022, indicating episodes of volatility or market recalibration.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- EPS values indicate variable profitability, with intermittent negative earnings early on (-0.02 US$ in 2009 and -0.44 US$ in 2016). Most years show positive earnings with significant spikes, such as 3.01 US$ in 2018 and 4.88 US$ projected in the most recent period. The data reflects periods of recovery and growth in profitability after downturns, but also some inconsistency. The spike in EPS around 2018 corresponds with a notable increase in share price, implying market recognition of improved earnings.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- The P/E ratio exhibits considerable fluctuation, ranging from a low of 8.14 to a high of 175.56. Elevated P/E ratios, especially the peaks near 2010 and beyond 2020, suggest periods where market prices have been high relative to earnings, potentially indicating high growth expectations or overvaluation. The ratio also shows gaps in data for some years, limiting continuous trend analysis. Generally, lower P/E values coincide with years of stronger earnings relative to share price, while higher P/E ratios coincide with years of modest earnings or market exuberance.
In summary, the data points to a company experiencing strong growth in share price over the long term, accompanied by fluctuating but generally improving earnings per share. The price multiples reflect varying investor sentiment and earnings performance, with some periods suggesting heightened expectations of future growth. The inconsistencies in earnings highlight the importance of considering both market valuation and underlying profitability when assessing the company's financial health.
Comparison to Competitors
Broadcom Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Broadcom Inc. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 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: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 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: 2009-11-01).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
Broadcom Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Broadcom Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
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| Dec 18, 2025 | ||
| Dec 20, 2024 | ||
| Dec 14, 2023 | ||
| Dec 16, 2022 | ||
| Dec 17, 2021 | ||
| Dec 18, 2020 | ||
| Dec 20, 2019 | ||
| Dec 21, 2018 | ||
| Dec 21, 2017 | ||
| Dec 23, 2016 | ||
| Dec 17, 2015 | ||
| Dec 29, 2014 | ||
| Dec 20, 2013 | ||
| Dec 17, 2012 | ||
| Dec 16, 2011 | ||
| Dec 15, 2010 | ||
| Dec 15, 2009 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 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: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 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: 2009-11-01).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Broadcom Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Broadcom Inc. | Information Technology | |
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| Dec 18, 2025 | ||
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| Dec 14, 2023 | ||
| Dec 16, 2022 | ||
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| Dec 18, 2020 | ||
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| Dec 23, 2016 | ||
| Dec 17, 2015 | ||
| Dec 29, 2014 | ||
| Dec 20, 2013 | ||
| Dec 17, 2012 | ||
| Dec 16, 2011 | ||
| Dec 15, 2010 | ||
| Dec 15, 2009 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 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: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 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: 2009-11-01).