Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Accenture PLC, P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Revenues1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | 3.48 | = | 361.07 | ÷ | 103.81 | 103.81 | = | 64,896,464 | ÷ | 625,163,402 | |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 2.98 | = | 304.36 | ÷ | 102.10 | 102.10 | = | 64,111,745 | ÷ | 627,937,555 | |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 2.56 | = | 250.07 | ÷ | 97.68 | 97.68 | = | 61,594,305 | ÷ | 630,580,797 | |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 4.28 | = | 341.82 | ÷ | 79.94 | 79.94 | = | 50,533,389 | ÷ | 632,153,357 | |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 3.26 | = | 228.14 | ÷ | 69.91 | 69.91 | = | 44,327,039 | ÷ | 634,093,454 | |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 2.72 | = | 184.80 | ÷ | 67.98 | 67.98 | = | 43,215,013 | ÷ | 635,672,438 | |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 2.35 | = | 153.12 | ÷ | 65.11 | 65.11 | = | 41,603,428 | ÷ | 638,990,838 | |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 2.45 | = | 141.97 | ÷ | 57.88 | 57.88 | = | 36,765,478 | ÷ | 635,224,220 | |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 2.13 | = | 115.67 | ÷ | 54.19 | 54.19 | = | 34,797,661 | ÷ | 642,184,419 | |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 2.11 | = | 107.20 | ÷ | 50.79 | 50.79 | = | 32,914,424 | ÷ | 648,101,194 | |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 1.61 | = | 78.35 | ÷ | 48.63 | 48.63 | = | 31,874,678 | ÷ | 655,502,521 | |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 1.64 | = | 74.91 | ÷ | 45.64 | 45.64 | = | 30,394,285 | ÷ | 666,014,836 | |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 1.54 | = | 67.41 | ÷ | 43.80 | 43.80 | = | 29,777,985 | ÷ | 679,888,683 | |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 1.47 | = | 58.08 | ÷ | 39.64 | 39.64 | = | 27,352,914 | ÷ | 690,110,636 | |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 1.36 | = | 45.05 | ÷ | 33.16 | 33.16 | = | 23,094,078 | ÷ | 696,452,274 | |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 1.20 | = | 38.69 | ÷ | 32.32 | 32.32 | = | 23,170,968 | ÷ | 717,002,084 | |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 0.92 | = | 31.86 | ÷ | 34.69 | 34.69 | = | 25,313,826 | ÷ | 729,637,683 | |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 1.41 | = | 39.85 | ÷ | 28.21 | 28.21 | = | 21,452,747 | ÷ | 760,495,475 | |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 1.44 | = | 31.91 | ÷ | 22.17 | 22.17 | = | 18,228,366 | ÷ | 822,093,596 | |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 1.32 | = | 26.31 | ÷ | 19.88 | 19.88 | = | 17,094,420 | ÷ | 859,871,173 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Accenture PLC Annual Report.
The analysis of the financial data over the examined periods reveals several noteworthy trends regarding share price, sales per share, and the price-to-sales (P/S) ratio.
- Share Price
- The share price demonstrated a general upward trend from 2005 through 2024, escalating from $26.31 to $361.07. There were periods of volatility, notably a decline between 2007 and 2008 where the price dropped from $39.85 to $31.86, possibly reflecting broader market or company-specific challenges. Post-2008, the share price increased steadily, with particularly sharp growth observable from 2014 onward, reaching its peak in 2024.
- Sales per Share
- Sales per share consistently increased throughout the period, rising from $19.88 in 2005 to $103.81 in 2024. Despite minor fluctuations, such as a decrease observed between 2008 and 2009, the overall trajectory indicates sustained growth in sales relative to the number of shares. This growth suggests improvements in operational performance or expanded revenue generation on a per-share basis.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The P/S ratio experienced variability across the years, starting at 1.32 in 2005 and fluctuating notably, with a dip to 0.92 in 2008. From 2010 onwards, the ratio showed a robust increasing trend, rising to 3.48 by 2024. This trend implies that the market valuation of the company increased at a faster pace than the growth in sales per share, possibly reflecting heightened investor confidence or expectations of future growth potentials beyond current sales figures.
Overall, the data indicate that the company has experienced substantial appreciation in share price accompanied by consistent growth in sales per share. The increasing P/S ratio over recent years suggests growing market optimism and a valuation premium relative to sales. The period of decline during 2007-2008 correlates with global economic challenges, yet the strong recovery and sustained growth following that period underscore resilience and positive market sentiment towards the company.
Comparison to Competitors
Accenture PLC, P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | Fair Isaac Corp. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | 3.48 | 8.27 | 15.26 | 26.10 | 16.12 | 29.64 | 3.81 | 10.72 | 12.82 | 7.44 | 102.00 | 13.62 | 8.45 | 18.99 | 12.45 | 9.61 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 2.98 | 13.88 | 20.02 | 12.81 | 20.19 | 15.36 | 2.73 | 10.72 | 11.60 | 6.63 | 23.27 | 10.87 | 5.84 | 17.52 | 14.75 | 7.71 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 2.56 | 8.95 | 14.23 | 30.15 | 14.64 | 8.05 | 1.94 | 9.30 | 10.40 | 4.25 | 9.34 | 9.62 | 7.40 | 12.75 | 10.03 | 11.19 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 4.28 | 14.94 | 12.55 | 48.70 | 49.25 | 8.08 | 1.94 | 16.09 | 12.81 | 5.38 | 15.58 | 10.72 | 9.24 | 19.02 | 13.22 | 13.95 |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 3.26 | 17.04 | 13.85 | 22.79 | 49.57 | 10.38 | 1.47 | 11.78 | 10.85 | 4.33 | 39.86 | 6.66 | 8.88 | 25.66 | 10.08 | 10.65 |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 2.72 | 15.11 | 8.56 | — | 36.28 | 8.28 | 1.63 | 11.05 | 8.38 | 4.74 | — | 7.06 | 9.00 | 19.36 | 6.27 | 14.75 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 2.35 | 13.23 | 7.53 | — | — | 5.51 | 1.56 | 9.52 | 7.51 | 4.41 | — | 9.75 | 8.89 | 16.63 | 4.10 | 13.73 |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 2.45 | 13.32 | 5.85 | — | — | 4.95 | 1.82 | 6.99 | 6.19 | 5.56 | — | 7.49 | 6.96 | 14.55 | 4.80 | 11.06 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 2.13 | 9.34 | 4.53 | — | — | 3.97 | 2.12 | 6.17 | 5.13 | 4.45 | — | 9.69 | 7.09 | 10.50 | 3.71 | 12.08 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 2.11 | 9.27 | 3.73 | — | — | 3.23 | 1.56 | 5.56 | 3.99 | 4.66 | — | 16.88 | 7.82 | 8.69 | 3.07 | 19.97 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 1.61 | 8.59 | 3.42 | — | — | 2.88 | 1.76 | 5.32 | 4.10 | 4.67 | — | 13.17 | 9.54 | 16.81 | 3.15 | 35.87 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 1.64 | 7.45 | 2.96 | — | — | 2.64 | 1.91 | 4.47 | 3.41 | 3.75 | — | 8.38 | 8.92 | 22.61 | 3.12 | 37.91 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 1.54 | 4.30 | 3.02 | — | — | 2.13 | 2.12 | 4.27 | 3.32 | 3.66 | — | 17.50 | 8.91 | 19.84 | 2.76 | — |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 1.47 | 3.65 | 2.81 | — | — | 1.98 | 2.15 | 3.71 | 3.32 | 4.60 | — | — | 9.79 | — | 2.52 | — |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 1.36 | 4.50 | 2.76 | — | — | 1.55 | 1.98 | 4.12 | 3.57 | 4.04 | — | — | 7.35 | — | 2.93 | — |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 1.20 | 6.12 | 1.81 | — | — | 1.48 | 1.72 | 2.81 | 3.63 | 4.63 | — | — | 3.52 | — | 2.33 | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 0.92 | 2.88 | 1.01 | — | — | 0.88 | 1.12 | 3.21 | 3.89 | 4.79 | — | — | 9.52 | — | 1.93 | — |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 1.41 | 6.24 | 1.91 | — | — | 2.31 | 1.60 | 3.61 | 20.52 | 5.60 | — | — | 9.94 | — | 3.16 | — |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 1.44 | 8.78 | 3.95 | — | — | 2.90 | 1.55 | 4.87 | 17.98 | 5.51 | — | — | 13.93 | — | 3.54 | — |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 1.32 | 11.84 | 3.86 | — | — | 3.58 | 1.38 | 3.94 | 21.64 | 5.80 | — | — | 8.64 | — | 3.15 | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Accenture PLC, P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Accenture PLC | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | 3.48 | 10.35 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 2.98 | 8.82 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 2.56 | 7.49 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 4.28 | 9.56 |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 3.26 | 7.75 |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 2.72 | 6.12 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 2.35 | 5.24 |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 2.45 | 4.65 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 2.13 | 3.95 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 2.11 | 3.41 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 1.61 | 3.34 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 1.64 | 2.89 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 1.54 | 2.78 |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 1.47 | 2.85 |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 1.36 | 2.72 |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 1.20 | 2.60 |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 0.92 | 2.31 |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 1.41 | 6.93 |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 1.44 | 6.18 |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 1.32 | 6.71 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Accenture PLC, P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Accenture PLC | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | 3.48 | 9.32 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | 2.98 | 7.35 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 2.56 | 6.02 |
| Oct 15, 2021 | 4.28 | 7.01 |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 3.26 | 6.13 |
| Oct 29, 2019 | 2.72 | 4.63 |
| Oct 24, 2018 | 2.35 | 4.31 |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 2.45 | 4.19 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | 2.13 | 3.47 |
| Oct 30, 2015 | 2.11 | 3.04 |
| Oct 24, 2014 | 1.61 | 3.32 |
| Oct 29, 2013 | 1.64 | 2.86 |
| Oct 30, 2012 | 1.54 | 2.88 |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 1.47 | 2.84 |
| Oct 26, 2010 | 1.36 | 3.03 |
| Oct 19, 2009 | 1.20 | 3.11 |
| Oct 20, 2008 | 0.92 | 2.38 |
| Oct 23, 2007 | 1.41 | 5.73 |
| Oct 18, 2006 | 1.44 | 5.18 |
| Oct 31, 2005 | 1.32 | 5.60 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).