Stock Analysis on Net

Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since May 2, 2024.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005

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Calculation

Cummins Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 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: 2007-12-31), 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 Cummins Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price
The share price exhibited considerable volatility over the analyzed period. It began at $27.07 in 2006, rising sharply to peak at $123.30 in 2012, followed by a slight dip and fluctuations around the $140 range through 2014 and 2015. A notable decline occurred in 2016, dropping to $97.01, but this was succeeded by a general upward trajectory, reaching a new high of $256.85 by February 2024. The overall trend suggests long-term growth with intermittent volatility and corrections.
Operating Profit per Share
Operating profit per share (OPPS) started at $4.81 in 2006, showing a generally increasing trend with some fluctuations. After a dip to $3.39 in 2010, it rebounded significantly to a peak of $17.97 in 2020, illustrating enhanced profitability over time. However, there was a decline in the most recent year, falling to $12.41 by 2024, indicating a potential pressure on operating margins or increased costs.
Price-to-Operating Profit (P/OP) Ratio
The P/OP ratio demonstrated significant variability, reflecting changing market valuation relative to operating profitability. The ratio was low at 3.29 in 2009, indicating a period when the share price was low compared to operating profits. It surged to as high as 16.76 in 2010 and again reached 20.69 in 2024, pointing to higher market expectations or potentially overvaluation. Periods of lower ratios such as around 5 to 8 in earlier years contrast with spikes in valuation multiples in later years, suggesting fluctuating investor sentiment and market conditions.
Overall Insights
The data reveals a generally positive growth trajectory in both share price and operating profits per share, despite intermittent setbacks. The share price growth outpaced operating profit increases at times, particularly evident in the elevated P/OP ratios in recent years. The decline in operating profit per share in 2024 alongside a high P/OP ratio could indicate market optimism not fully supported by current operating performance. The analysis suggests a need to monitor profitability trends and valuation multiples closely for a balanced assessment of market expectations and underlying business performance.

Comparison to Competitors

Cummins Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 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: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).