Stock Analysis on Net

Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU)

$24.99

Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005

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Calculation

Intuit Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-07-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

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


Share Price Trend
The share price exhibited significant growth over the observed period. Starting at $22.44 in 2005, the price showed moderate fluctuations initially but began a marked upward trajectory from around 2010 onward. There was a particularly sharp rise from 2017, reaching a peak of $567.59 in 2021. After a decline in 2022 to $420.06, the share price recovered and increased steadily, reaching $623.10 by 2024. This overall upward trend suggests strong investor confidence and market value appreciation.
Sales per Share Evolution
Sales per share demonstrated consistent growth throughout the timeframe. Beginning at $5.70 in 2005, the figure steadily increased year-on-year, reaching $58.10 in 2024. There were no periods of decline, indicating persistent sales expansion and likely effective business growth strategies. This sustained increase in sales per share provides a solid foundation supporting the rise in share price.
Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio Behavior
The P/S ratio showed variable movement but an overall upward trend. Initially, the ratio decreased from 3.94 in 2005 to a low of 2.81 in 2009, implying a lower valuation relative to sales during this period. Post-2009, the ratio increased steadily, reaching 16.09 in 2021, which denotes a higher valuation premium relative to sales. However, the ratio subsequently declined to 9.30 in 2022, before rebounding slightly to 10.72 in both 2023 and 2024. These fluctuations may reflect changing market sentiment, risk assessment, or expectations of future growth.
Overall Interpretation
The combined data indicate robust growth in both market valuation and operational performance as evidenced by rising share prices and sales per share. The increasing P/S ratio, particularly in recent years, suggests investors have grown more optimistic about the future profitability and growth prospects, possibly valuing the company at a premium compared to earlier years. Despite some volatility, especially in share price and valuation multiples between 2021 and 2022, the longer-term trend remains strongly positive, highlighting sustained business expansion and investor confidence.

Comparison to Competitors

Intuit Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-07-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-07-31).


Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)


Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)