Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
NVIDIA Corp., 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 26, 2025 | 24.55 | = | 131.28 | ÷ | 5.35 | 5.35 | = | 130,497 | ÷ | 24,400,000,000 | |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 27.69 | = | 67.47 | ÷ | 2.44 | 2.44 | = | 60,922 | ÷ | 25,000,000,000 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 21.33 | = | 23.29 | ÷ | 1.09 | 1.09 | = | 26,974 | ÷ | 24,700,000,000 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 24.67 | = | 26.45 | ÷ | 1.07 | 1.07 | = | 26,914 | ÷ | 25,100,000,000 | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 20.41 | = | 13.72 | ÷ | 0.67 | 0.67 | = | 16,675 | ÷ | 24,800,000,000 | |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 17.31 | = | 7.72 | ÷ | 0.45 | 0.45 | = | 10,918 | ÷ | 24,480,000,000 | |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 8.05 | = | 3.89 | ÷ | 0.48 | 0.48 | = | 11,716 | ÷ | 24,240,000,000 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 15.07 | = | 6.05 | ÷ | 0.40 | 0.40 | = | 9,714 | ÷ | 24,200,000,000 | |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 8.76 | = | 2.57 | ÷ | 0.29 | 0.29 | = | 6,910 | ÷ | 23,560,000,000 | |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 3.55 | = | 0.82 | ÷ | 0.23 | 0.23 | = | 5,010 | ÷ | 21,680,000,000 | |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 2.68 | = | 0.57 | ÷ | 0.21 | 0.21 | = | 4,682 | ÷ | 21,993,608,440 | |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 2.36 | = | 0.44 | ÷ | 0.19 | 0.19 | = | 4,130 | ÷ | 22,169,656,480 | |
| Mar 12, 2013 | 1.84 | = | 0.32 | ÷ | 0.17 | 0.17 | = | 4,280 | ÷ | 24,639,206,880 | |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 2.28 | = | 0.37 | ÷ | 0.16 | 0.16 | = | 3,998 | ÷ | 24,641,124,280 | |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 2.94 | = | 0.44 | ÷ | 0.15 | 0.15 | = | 3,543 | ÷ | 23,656,000,000 | |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 3.00 | = | 0.44 | ÷ | 0.15 | 0.15 | = | 3,326 | ÷ | 22,660,000,000 | |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 1.58 | = | 0.25 | ÷ | 0.16 | 0.16 | = | 3,425 | ÷ | 21,698,141,880 | |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 2.71 | = | 0.50 | ÷ | 0.18 | 0.18 | = | 4,098 | ÷ | 22,191,284,600 | |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 3.31 | = | 0.47 | ÷ | 0.14 | 0.14 | = | 3,069 | ÷ | 21,602,298,200 | |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 3.53 | = | 0.40 | ÷ | 0.11 | 0.11 | = | 2,376 | ÷ | 20,938,247,520 | |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 2.13 | = | 0.21 | ÷ | 0.10 | 0.10 | = | 2,010 | ÷ | 20,391,153,840 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of NVIDIA Corp. Annual Report.
The data reveals notable trends and patterns across the selected financial metrics over the observed periods.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited modest fluctuations during the initial years, generally staying below 1 US$. Beginning around 2013, a more pronounced upward trend is observable, culminating in a significant increase from 2017 onwards. The share price rose sharply, reaching 131.28 US$ by the last recorded period, indicating substantial market value growth and investor confidence over time.
- Sales per Share
- Sales per share grew steadily over the years, starting at 0.10 US$ in 2005 and showing a consistent upward trajectory with minor variations. From 2005 to 2015, the growth was gradual, while a more rapid increase is noticeable starting around 2017. The sales per share reached 5.35 US$ by the latest period, indicating improved operational performance and revenue generation per shareholder unit.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The P/S ratio displayed considerable variability throughout the periods. Early data show values mostly ranging between approximately 1.5 and 3.5, suggesting relatively moderate market valuations compared to sales. However, starting from 2015, there was a marked increase in the P/S ratio, peaking at values above 27 in recent years. This surge reflects heightened valuation multiples, potentially driven by market optimism and expectations of future growth rather than proportional sales increases alone.
In summary, the data indicates a company experiencing steady revenue growth per share accompanied by a significant rise in share price, especially in recent years. The increasing P/S ratio suggests that market valuations have outpaced sales growth, pointing to strong investor sentiment and possible speculative elements in market pricing. Overall, the financial metrics portray a trajectory of expanding market capitalization supported by improving sales performance.
Comparison to Competitors
NVIDIA Corp., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| NVIDIA Corp. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Broadcom Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | 24.55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 27.69 | 7.04 | 11.53 | 5.07 | 20.07 | 1.58 | 9.64 | 6.95 | 4.51 | 4.93 | 10.65 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 21.33 | 11.95 | 7.31 | 5.08 | 14.46 | 3.40 | 6.47 | 4.99 | 4.94 | 3.45 | 8.26 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 24.67 | 5.38 | 7.14 | 3.43 | 7.00 | 1.85 | 6.09 | 3.68 | 1.87 | 2.85 | 8.25 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 20.41 | 8.76 | 12.98 | 5.63 | 9.55 | 2.66 | 7.80 | 5.62 | 2.83 | 4.62 | 8.63 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 17.31 | 10.63 | 9.03 | 4.69 | 7.40 | 2.96 | 5.43 | 5.43 | 2.73 | 6.20 | 10.81 |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 8.05 | 8.59 | 7.06 | 3.75 | 5.62 | 4.07 | 4.74 | 3.10 | 2.15 | 3.98 | 8.54 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 15.07 | 3.58 | 5.35 | 1.87 | 4.78 | 3.09 | 4.57 | 2.51 | 1.58 | 3.37 | 6.38 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 8.76 | 2.28 | 6.40 | 3.82 | 6.07 | 3.39 | 4.00 | 3.25 | 2.30 | 3.54 | 6.83 |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 3.55 | 3.08 | 6.57 | 3.29 | 5.48 | 2.90 | 4.06 | 2.46 | 1.44 | 4.21 | 5.77 |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 2.68 | 0.38 | 5.49 | 2.26 | 5.69 | 2.44 | 2.93 | 2.17 | 1.12 | 3.58 | 4.06 |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 2.36 | 0.43 | 6.04 | 3.29 | 6.06 | 2.91 | 4.08 | 2.50 | 2.12 | 4.85 | 4.73 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | 1.84 | 0.51 | 5.90 | 2.66 | 5.11 | 2.34 | 3.41 | 2.10 | 1.94 | 4.74 | 3.95 |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 2.28 | 0.34 | 4.48 | 1.48 | 3.33 | 1.96 | 2.73 | 2.39 | 0.67 | 5.18 | 2.94 |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 2.94 | 0.79 | 3.32 | 1.38 | 3.01 | 2.47 | 1.90 | 1.38 | 0.62 | 5.86 | 2.78 |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 3.00 | 0.97 | 3.89 | 1.86 | 3.05 | 2.79 | 2.98 | 2.18 | 0.91 | 6.72 | 2.99 |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 1.58 | 0.99 | 4.31 | 3.58 | 2.65 | 3.28 | 3.50 | 3.47 | 1.21 | 7.03 | 2.89 |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 2.71 | 0.22 | 1.91 | 1.71 | — | 1.79 | 2.60 | 1.94 | 0.44 | 4.91 | 1.56 |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 3.31 | 0.72 | 3.67 | 2.52 | — | 3.08 | 4.25 | 1.86 | 1.30 | 7.33 | 2.99 |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 3.53 | 1.45 | 4.48 | 2.77 | — | 3.40 | 4.75 | 3.56 | 2.00 | 7.98 | 3.13 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 2.13 | 3.34 | 5.79 | 4.36 | — | 3.11 | 4.66 | 2.66 | 1.76 | 11.70 | 3.57 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
NVIDIA Corp., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| NVIDIA Corp. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | 24.55 | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 27.69 | 11.74 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 21.33 | 8.26 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 24.67 | 5.82 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 20.41 | 6.31 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 17.31 | 5.80 |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 8.05 | 4.72 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 15.07 | 3.83 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 8.76 | 4.13 |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 3.55 | 3.59 |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 2.68 | 2.80 |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 2.36 | 3.42 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | 1.84 | 3.00 |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 2.28 | 2.49 |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 2.94 | 2.60 |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 3.00 | 2.91 |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 1.58 | 3.41 |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 2.71 | 2.01 |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 3.31 | 3.17 |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 3.53 | 3.55 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 2.13 | 3.89 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
NVIDIA Corp., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| NVIDIA Corp. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | 24.55 | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 27.69 | 9.31 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 21.33 | 7.33 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 24.67 | 6.01 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 20.41 | 6.97 |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 17.31 | 6.11 |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 8.05 | 4.61 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 15.07 | 4.31 |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 8.76 | 4.19 |
| Mar 17, 2016 | 3.55 | 3.47 |
| Mar 12, 2015 | 2.68 | 3.04 |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 2.36 | 3.32 |
| Mar 12, 2013 | 1.84 | 2.86 |
| Mar 13, 2012 | 2.28 | 2.88 |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 3.00 | 3.03 |
| Mar 13, 2009 | 1.58 | 3.11 |
| Mar 21, 2008 | 2.71 | 2.38 |
| Mar 16, 2007 | 3.31 | 5.73 |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 3.53 | 5.18 |
| Mar 22, 2005 | 2.13 | 5.60 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).