Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2020
Calculation
DoorDash, Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenue1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | 8.36 | = | 213.38 | ÷ | 25.52 | 25.52 | = | 10,722 | ÷ | 420,096,084 | |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 5.40 | = | 115.48 | ÷ | 21.37 | 21.37 | = | 8,635 | ÷ | 404,004,211 | |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 3.23 | = | 54.19 | ÷ | 16.79 | 16.79 | = | 6,583 | ÷ | 392,075,689 | |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 7.30 | = | 102.43 | ÷ | 14.03 | 14.03 | = | 4,888 | ÷ | 348,411,427 | |
| Mar 5, 2021 | 16.87 | = | 151.48 | ÷ | 8.98 | 8.98 | = | 2,886 | ÷ | 321,463,740 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of DoorDash, Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited significant fluctuations over the analyzed periods. Initially valued at $151.48, it declined sharply to $102.43 in the subsequent year and further dropped to $54.19 by the third period. However, a notable recovery occurred afterward, with the share price rising to $115.48 and then surging to $213.38 by the final period. This pattern suggests an initial market revaluation followed by renewed investor confidence or improved company prospects.
- Sales per Share
- Sales per share demonstrated a consistent upward trend throughout the periods. Starting from $8.98, sales per share increased steadily to $14.03, then $16.79, followed by $21.37, and finally reaching $25.52. This indicates continuous growth in the company’s revenue-generating ability on a per-share basis, reflecting improved operational performance or market expansion.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The P/S ratio showed considerable variation, beginning at a high valuation of 16.87 and declining sharply to 7.3 and then 3.23 in the next two periods. This decline suggests the market was adjusting valuations relative to sales, possibly reflecting tempered growth expectations or risk reassessments. Subsequently, the P/S ratio rose again to 5.4 and then to 8.36 in the last period, indicating a partial re-rating by investors, possibly due to improving sales metrics or market sentiment.
Comparison to Competitors
DoorDash, Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| DoorDash, Inc. | Airbnb Inc. | Booking Holdings Inc. | Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. | McDonald’s Corp. | Starbucks Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | 8.36 | 8.01 | 6.94 | 6.89 | 8.56 | 3.08 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 5.40 | 9.95 | 6.24 | 7.28 | 8.38 | 3.34 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 3.23 | 10.04 | 5.35 | 5.14 | 8.32 | 3.49 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 7.30 | 16.64 | 9.22 | 5.80 | 7.85 | 4.47 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | 16.87 | 37.16 | 14.73 | 7.26 | 8.20 | 4.67 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Services)
DoorDash, Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer services)
| DoorDash, Inc. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | 8.36 | 6.34 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 5.40 | 6.15 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 3.23 | 5.69 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 7.30 | 7.25 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | 16.87 | 9.47 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
DoorDash, Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| DoorDash, Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2025 | 8.36 | 9.86 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 5.40 | 2.63 |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 3.23 | 2.27 |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 7.30 | 3.58 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | 16.87 | 3.81 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31).