Stock Analysis on Net

Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:BBY)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since December 6, 2022.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005

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Calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-KT (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Best Buy Co. Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price Trends
The share price exhibited significant volatility over the analyzed period. Initially, there was a strong upward movement from $34.71 in May 2005 to a peak of $55.76 in May 2006. This was followed by a general decline, reaching lows around $22.15-$22.45 between May 2012 and March 2013. The price then recovered notably, peaking at $71.10 in March 2019. A subsequent decline occurred in 2020, likely influenced by broader market events, dropping to $50.69. The price then surged sharply, reaching an all-time high of $118.19 in March 2021 before falling slightly to $101.84 by March 2022.
Operating Profit per Share (OPPS) Patterns
Operating profit per share showed a steady and generally positive trend across the years. Starting at $2.93 in May 2005, this metric increased with minor fluctuations to $5.43 by April 2011. There was a notable dip in 2013 to -$0.37, indicating a period of loss. Afterward, there was consistent recovery and growth, culminating in a significant rise to $13.49 by March 2022. This trend suggests improving operational efficiency and profitability over time despite episodic setbacks.
Price to Operating Profit Ratio (P/OP)
The price to operating profit ratio experienced considerable variation. Initially, it was at 11.84 in 2005, peaking at 16.47 in 2006, and declining steadily to around 5.56 by April 2011. Fluctuations continued through the period, with some missing data points notably in 2012 and 2013. The ratio saw peaks of 10.57 in 2018 and 12.36 in 2021, indicating periods where share prices may have been relatively high compared to operating profit. The lowest points around 2011 suggest a more attractive valuation relative to earnings at those times. The ratio’s volatility indicates changing market perceptions of the company's profitability and growth prospects over time.
Overall Insights
There is a strong correlation between operating profit per share increases and share price growth over the long term, although the share price exhibits heightened sensitivity to market cycles and external factors. The significant dip in operating profit per share and share price in early 2010s suggests challenges during that time, with effective recovery afterward. The most recent years show a robust operational performance reflected in high OPPS figures and rising share prices, though valuation metrics such as P/OP indicate periods of potential overvaluation. These trends collectively suggest a company that has managed to improve operational profitability effectively while experiencing typical market-driven valuation fluctuations.

Comparison to Competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-KT (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-02-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-02-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-25), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-02-26).