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- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
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Calculation
Lam Research Corp., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenue1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Aug 17, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Aug 18, 2005 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-26).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Lam Research Corp. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trend
- The share price exhibits a general upward trend over the analyzed periods, beginning at $2.93 in August 2005 and reaching $102 by August 2025. The increase is not steady; early years show modest growth with occasional dips, such as the decline from $4.12 in 2006 to $3.06 in 2009. From 2014 onward, there is a more pronounced and sustained escalation, especially between 2018 ($17.67) and 2025 ($102), signaling significant appreciation in market valuation during the latter years.
- Sales per Share Dynamics
- Sales per share demonstrate variability in early periods, ranging from $0.88 in 2009 to $4.93 in 2017. A notable increase occurs after 2014, with sales per share rising from $3.32 to a peak of $13.15 in 2023. Despite a moderate dip to $11.48 in 2024, sales per share recover to $14.57 by 2025. This trajectory suggests improving sales efficiency or revenue growth per share over time, particularly from 2014 onward.
- Price-to-Sales Ratio (P/S) Analysis
- The price-to-sales ratio shows considerable fluctuation throughout the timeframe. Early observations indicate ratios fluctuating between approximately 1.38 and 3.56. From 2016, the ratio generally increases, peaking at 7 in 2025. It reflects growing investor willingness to pay more per unit of sales, possibly due to heightened expectations of future profitability or improved company perceptions. The period between 2020 and 2025 shows especially high ratios (ranging from 3.68 to 7), implying a shift toward premium valuation multiples.
- Combined Insights
- Overall, the data convey a narrative of incremental improvement in financial performance alongside increasingly optimistic market valuation of the company. The rising sales per share support the improving fundamentals, while the surging share price and elevated price-to-sales ratios highlight strong investor confidence. Notwithstanding some volatility, particularly in earlier periods, the recent decade reflects a marked enhancement in both operational results and market sentiment.
Comparison to Competitors
Lam Research Corp., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Lam Research Corp. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | |||||||||||
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| Aug 18, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-26).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
Lam Research Corp., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Lam Research Corp. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | ||
| Aug 29, 2024 | ||
| Aug 15, 2023 | ||
| Aug 24, 2022 | ||
| Aug 17, 2021 | ||
| Aug 18, 2020 | ||
| Aug 20, 2019 | ||
| Aug 14, 2018 | ||
| Aug 15, 2017 | ||
| Aug 17, 2016 | ||
| Aug 13, 2015 | ||
| Aug 26, 2014 | ||
| Aug 27, 2013 | ||
| Aug 22, 2012 | ||
| Aug 19, 2011 | ||
| Aug 23, 2010 | ||
| Aug 27, 2009 | ||
| Aug 28, 2008 | ||
| Mar 31, 2008 | ||
| Aug 17, 2006 | ||
| Aug 18, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-26).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Lam Research Corp., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Lam Research Corp. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | ||
| Aug 29, 2024 | ||
| Aug 15, 2023 | ||
| Aug 24, 2022 | ||
| Aug 17, 2021 | ||
| Aug 18, 2020 | ||
| Aug 20, 2019 | ||
| Aug 14, 2018 | ||
| Aug 15, 2017 | ||
| Aug 17, 2016 | ||
| Aug 13, 2015 | ||
| Aug 26, 2014 | ||
| Aug 27, 2013 | ||
| Aug 22, 2012 | ||
| Aug 19, 2011 | ||
| Aug 23, 2010 | ||
| Aug 27, 2009 | ||
| Aug 28, 2008 | ||
| Mar 31, 2008 | ||
| Aug 17, 2006 | ||
| Aug 18, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-06-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-06-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-06-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-06-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-06-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-06-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-06-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-06-26).