Stock Analysis on Net

DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since October 26, 2023.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005

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Calculation

DexCom Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of DexCom Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price Trend
The share price exhibited a generally upward trajectory from 2006 to 2023, with notable volatility in the earlier years. Initially, the price declined from $4.25 in 2006 to a low of $0.82 in 2009, reflecting a period of significant depreciation. Following this trough, the share price demonstrated a strong recovery and growth trend, rising to $10.86 by 2014 and further accelerating to reach a peak of $107.24 in 2023. This growth indicates improved market confidence and value appreciation over the long term.
Operating Profit Per Share
The operating profit per share was negative from 2006 through 2019, indicating sustained operating losses. The losses showed improvement over time, reducing from -$0.32 in 2006 to a low of -$0.07 in 2014, then fluctuating before worsening slightly to -$0.52 in 2019. A significant turnaround occurred starting in 2020, with a positive operating profit per share of $0.39, which further increased to $1.01 by 2023. This shift signifies the company's transition to profitability at the operating level.
P/OP Ratio Analysis
The price-to-operating profit (P/OP) ratio is only available from 2020 onwards, reflecting the positive operating profit per share during this period. The ratio values were 162.33 in 2020, 131.73 in 2021, 148.63 in 2022, and 105.93 in 2023. These high ratios suggest that the market price has been valued at a substantial premium relative to operating profits. The declining trend in the P/OP ratio from 2020 to 2023 may indicate either improving operating profits relative to price appreciation or a moderation in market optimism.
Overall Insights
The data reveals a company that faced persistent operating losses for over a decade but stabilized and transitioned to operating profitability starting in 2020. The share price performance aligns with this trend, with considerable appreciation occurring primarily after 2013, coinciding with the reduction in losses and eventual profitability. The market has consistently valued the company's shares at a high premium relative to operating profits in recent years, reflecting either strong growth expectations or investor confidence in future performance.

Comparison to Competitors

DexCom Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).