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- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
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Calculation
Eaton Corp. plc, P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Total Eaton shareholders’ equity1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Mar 10, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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: 2007-12-31), 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 Eaton Corp. plc Annual Report.
The price-to-book value (P/BV) ratio for the period examined exhibits considerable fluctuation. Initially, the ratio demonstrates a moderate level, followed by a significant decline, a period of recovery, and ultimately, a substantial increase in recent years.
- Initial Period (2006-2008)
- The P/BV ratio begins at 2.73 and increases to 2.88 before decreasing to 2.28. This suggests a relatively stable valuation compared to book value, with a slight premium initially, followed by a modest contraction.
- Significant Decline (2009)
- A dramatic decrease is observed in 2009, with the P/BV ratio falling to 0.95. This indicates that the market value of the equity fell below its book value, potentially reflecting concerns about the company’s financial health during that period.
- Recovery Phase (2010-2015)
- From 2010 through 2015, the P/BV ratio experiences a recovery, rising from 1.67 to 2.13. While not reaching the levels seen prior to 2009, this period suggests improving investor confidence and a strengthening of the market’s valuation of the company’s net assets. The ratio remains relatively stable within the 1.72 to 2.47 range during this time.
- Moderate Growth (2016-2019)
- The P/BV ratio demonstrates a period of moderate growth, fluctuating between 2.06 and 2.12. This suggests a consistent, but not dramatic, increase in the market’s valuation relative to book value.
- Substantial Increase (2020-2026)
- A marked and sustained increase in the P/BV ratio is evident from 2020 onwards. The ratio rises from 2.48 in 2020 to 7.48 in 2026. This substantial growth indicates a significant premium placed on the company’s market value relative to its book value, potentially driven by positive market sentiment, strong performance, or anticipated future growth. The ratio more than triples over this period.
Overall, the P/BV ratio has undergone a significant transformation over the examined period. The initial stability gave way to a period of undervaluation, followed by a gradual recovery and culminating in a substantial increase in recent years. This trajectory suggests evolving market perceptions and a strengthening of the company’s valuation.
Comparison to Competitors
Eaton Corp. plc, P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Eaton Corp. plc | Boeing Co. | Caterpillar Inc. | GE Aerospace | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
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| Mar 10, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Capital Goods)
Eaton Corp. plc, P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (capital goods)
| Eaton Corp. plc | Capital Goods | |
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| Feb 26, 2026 | ||
| Feb 27, 2025 | ||
| Feb 29, 2024 | ||
| Feb 23, 2023 | ||
| Feb 23, 2022 | ||
| Feb 24, 2021 | ||
| Feb 26, 2020 | ||
| Feb 27, 2019 | ||
| Feb 28, 2018 | ||
| Feb 22, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 26, 2015 | ||
| Feb 26, 2014 | ||
| Feb 28, 2013 | ||
| Feb 24, 2012 | ||
| Feb 25, 2011 | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||
| Feb 27, 2009 | ||
| Feb 29, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 10, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Eaton Corp. plc, P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Eaton Corp. plc | Industrials | |
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| Feb 26, 2026 | ||
| Feb 27, 2025 | ||
| Feb 29, 2024 | ||
| Feb 23, 2023 | ||
| Feb 23, 2022 | ||
| Feb 24, 2021 | ||
| Feb 26, 2020 | ||
| Feb 27, 2019 | ||
| Feb 28, 2018 | ||
| Feb 22, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 26, 2015 | ||
| Feb 26, 2014 | ||
| Feb 28, 2013 | ||
| Feb 24, 2012 | ||
| Feb 25, 2011 | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||
| Feb 27, 2009 | ||
| Feb 29, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 10, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 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: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).