Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
O’Reilly Automotive Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Sales1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.24 | = | 649.24 | ÷ | 200.11 | 200.11 | = | 13,327,563 | ÷ | 66,600,918 | |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 2.71 | = | 447.33 | ÷ | 165.29 | 165.29 | = | 11,604,493 | ÷ | 70,206,669 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 2.72 | = | 368.72 | ÷ | 135.52 | 135.52 | = | 10,149,985 | ÷ | 74,897,080 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3.02 | = | 367.96 | ÷ | 121.68 | 121.68 | = | 9,536,428 | ÷ | 78,375,610 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 2.28 | = | 244.19 | ÷ | 107.30 | 107.30 | = | 8,977,726 | ÷ | 83,670,900 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 2.90 | = | 271.71 | ÷ | 93.77 | 93.77 | = | 8,593,096 | ÷ | 91,639,693 | |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 3.21 | = | 262.93 | ÷ | 81.97 | 81.97 | = | 7,966,674 | ÷ | 97,189,417 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 2.93 | = | 208.13 | ÷ | 70.99 | 70.99 | = | 7,216,081 | ÷ | 101,648,745 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 2.41 | = | 150.85 | ÷ | 62.51 | 62.51 | = | 6,649,237 | ÷ | 106,364,924 | |
| Feb 28, 2013 | 1.83 | = | 101.79 | ÷ | 55.54 | 55.54 | = | 6,182,184 | ÷ | 111,304,878 | |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.92 | = | 87.34 | ÷ | 45.47 | 45.47 | = | 5,788,816 | ÷ | 127,315,291 | |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.45 | = | 55.58 | ÷ | 38.25 | 38.25 | = | 5,397,525 | ÷ | 141,128,889 | |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 1.12 | = | 39.30 | ÷ | 35.23 | 35.23 | = | 4,847,062 | ÷ | 137,566,704 | |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 1.22 | = | 32.23 | ÷ | 26.50 | 26.50 | = | 3,576,553 | ÷ | 134,952,674 | |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 1.25 | = | 27.26 | ÷ | 21.86 | 21.86 | = | 2,522,319 | ÷ | 115,390,026 | |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.70 | = | 34.02 | ÷ | 20.03 | 20.03 | = | 2,283,222 | ÷ | 113,981,927 | |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 1.96 | = | 35.71 | ÷ | 18.19 | 18.19 | = | 2,045,318 | ÷ | 112,425,511 |
Based on: 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 O’Reilly Automotive Inc. Annual Report.
The share price of the company shows a predominantly upward trend over the analyzed period, increasing from $35.71 in March 2006 to $649.24 in February 2022. There are some fluctuations, with notable increases occurring particularly after 2010, showing a sharp rise from $55.58 in 2011 to $150.85 in 2014, and a significant jump post-2018 culminating in the peak value in 2022.
Sales per share exhibit a steady and consistent growth trajectory throughout the period. Starting at $18.19 in 2006, sales per share increase almost every year, reaching $200.11 in 2022. This pattern indicates sustained revenue growth on a per-share basis, reflecting potential improvements in operational efficiency or market expansion.
The Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio shows more variability relative to share price and sales per share. It starts at 1.96 in 2006, dips to a low of 1.12 in 2010, reflecting perhaps a period of lower market valuation relative to sales, and then rises again. After 2010, the P/S ratio experiences oscillations but generally trends upwards, reaching its highest point of 3.24 in 2022. This indicates increasing investor willingness to pay a premium relative to sales, suggesting improved market confidence or perceived growth prospects.
- Share Price
- Overall growth with volatility, sharper increases post-2010 and a strong surge after 2018.
- Sales per Share
- Steady and consistent annual growth, more than tenfold increase over sixteen years.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
- Early decline until 2010 followed by fluctuating but generally rising trend, signaling growing market valuation per unit of sales.
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Comparison to Competitors
O’Reilly Automotive Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| O’Reilly Automotive Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.24 | 3.41 | 2.39 | 1.46 | 2.48 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 2.71 | 4.32 | 1.77 | 0.71 | 1.34 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 2.72 | 3.56 | 1.94 | 1.23 | 1.66 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3.02 | 3.43 | 2.01 | 1.02 | 1.47 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 2.28 | 3.89 | 1.88 | 1.08 | 1.53 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 1.85 | 1.15 | 1.68 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 3.21 | 2.58 | 1.77 | 1.26 | 1.65 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 2.93 | 1.85 | 1.38 | 0.93 | 1.57 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 2.41 | 2.21 | 1.39 | 0.82 | 1.33 |
| Feb 28, 2013 | 1.83 | 2.03 | 1.08 | 0.75 | 1.27 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.92 | 1.70 | 0.89 | 0.73 | 0.89 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.45 | 2.26 | 0.83 | 0.74 | 0.87 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 1.12 | 2.27 | 0.59 | 0.56 | 0.56 |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 1.22 | 1.31 | 0.64 | 0.74 | 0.77 |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 1.25 | 2.11 | 0.80 | 1.02 | 0.69 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.70 | 1.56 | 1.11 | 1.17 | 0.73 |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 1.96 | 1.93 | 1.11 | 1.14 | 0.79 |
Based on: 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).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)
O’Reilly Automotive Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)
| O’Reilly Automotive Inc. | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.24 | 2.94 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 2.71 | 3.23 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3.02 | 2.56 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 2.28 | 2.67 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 2.90 | 2.16 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 3.21 | 1.97 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 2.93 | 1.47 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 2.41 | 1.52 |
| Feb 28, 2013 | 1.83 | 1.30 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.92 | 1.06 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.45 | 1.10 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 1.12 | 0.83 |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 1.22 | 0.76 |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 1.25 | 0.96 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.70 | 1.12 |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 1.96 | 1.14 |
Based on: 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).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
O’Reilly Automotive Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| O’Reilly Automotive Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2022 | 3.24 | 3.58 |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 2.71 | 3.81 |
| Feb 28, 2020 | 2.72 | 2.33 |
| Feb 27, 2019 | 3.02 | 2.05 |
| Feb 28, 2018 | 2.28 | 2.06 |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 2.90 | 1.68 |
| Feb 26, 2016 | 3.21 | 1.57 |
| Feb 27, 2015 | 2.93 | 1.32 |
| Feb 28, 2014 | 2.41 | 1.33 |
| Feb 28, 2013 | 1.83 | 1.06 |
| Feb 28, 2012 | 1.92 | 0.97 |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 1.45 | 0.96 |
| Feb 26, 2010 | 1.12 | 0.92 |
| Mar 2, 2009 | 1.22 | 0.66 |
| Mar 3, 2008 | 1.25 | 0.79 |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 1.70 | 0.86 |
| Mar 15, 2006 | 1.96 | 0.79 |
Based on: 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).