Stock Analysis on Net

CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:CVS)

$24.99

Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005

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Calculation

CVS Health Corp., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 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: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 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 CVS Health Corp. Annual Report.


Share Price Trend
The share price experienced considerable volatility over the observed periods. Initially, from 2006 to 2008, the stock showed an upward trend, increasing from $30.57 to a peak of $40.48, before sharply declining to $25.74 in 2009. After this dip, the price generally rose, reaching its highest point at $104.79 in February 2022. However, after 2022, the share price decreased again, falling to $63.22 by February 2025. This pattern suggests periods of growth interspersed with notable corrections.
Book Value per Share (BVPS) Trend
BVPS displayed a consistent upward trend throughout the entire timeframe. It began at $10.19 in 2006 and progressively increased almost every year, reaching $60.76 in 2024 before a slight decrease to $59.93 in 2025. This steady increase indicates continuous growth in the company's net asset value on a per-share basis, reflecting strengthening financial fundamentals over time.
Price-to-Book Value (P/BV) Ratio Trend
The P/BV ratio showed significant fluctuations, reflective of the interplay between share price and book value changes. Initially high at a multiple of 3.0 in 2006, the ratio declined steadily to near parity (1.08) in 2009. Subsequent years reveal a cyclical pattern with peaks near 3.01 in 2014 and a gradual decline to 1.05 by 2025. This trend demonstrates periods when the market valued the stock at a substantial premium above book value, followed by phases where valuation aligned closely with or slightly above book value.
Overall Financial Insight
The data suggests that while book value per share exhibited consistent growth, market sentiment reflected by share price and P/BV ratio underwent cycles of optimism and correction. The sharp rise in share price leading to a high P/BV ratio in 2014 and 2022 indicates phases of heightened investor confidence, while subsequent declines suggest market reevaluation. The alignment of P/BV closer to 1 in recent years may imply a more conservative or cautious valuation by the market relative to the company's net asset growth.

Comparison to Competitors

CVS Health Corp., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 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: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Health Care Equipment & Services)

CVS Health Corp., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 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: 2007-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Health Care)