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Calculation
Illinois Tool Works Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Operating revenue1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Feb 19, 2013 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Feb 28, 2011 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 26, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 27, 2009 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 28, 2008 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 26, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 24, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 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 Illinois Tool Works Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trends
- The share price demonstrated notable volatility over the analyzed period. Initially, it increased from $43.29 in early 2006 to $52.60 in early 2007, followed by a slight decline to $49.95 in early 2008. A significant drop occurred during early 2009, reaching $27.80, likely reflecting broader market conditions. Subsequently, there was a consistent upward trajectory, reaching $217.72 by early 2022. This represents a nearly eightfold increase from the low point in 2009, highlighting strong recovery and growth.
- Sales per Share Patterns
- Sales per share exhibited moderate growth with some fluctuations. Starting at $23 in 2006, it rose steadily to peak at $31.79 in 2009, despite the share price dip that year. After a decrease to $27.62 in 2010, sales per share resumed growth, surpassing $40 from 2018 onward, with a slight dip in 2021 to $39.71 before rebounding to $46.19 in 2022. This indicates resilience and overall expansion in revenue generation on a per-share basis.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio Dynamics
- The P/S ratio experienced substantial variation, starting at 1.88 in 2006 and dipping to its lowest value of 0.87 in 2009, coinciding with the share price trough. This ratio increased steadily afterward, peaking at 5.06 in 2021 before a slight decrease to 4.71 in 2022. The rise in P/S ratio suggests that market valuation outpaced sales growth in recent years, reflecting increased investor confidence or expectations about future profitability.
- Overall Insights
- The data reveals a company that endured a significant downturn around 2009, evident in falling share prices and P/S ratios, yet maintained relatively stable sales per share. Post-crisis, a strong recovery is apparent in both share price appreciation and gradual sales growth, with valuations rising sharply relative to sales. This combination suggests enhanced market optimism and potentially improved operational or strategic positioning influencing investor sentiment.
Comparison to Competitors
Illinois Tool Works Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | Boeing Co. | Caterpillar Inc. | Eaton Corp. plc | GE Aerospace | Honeywell International Inc. | Lockheed Martin Corp. | RTX Corp. | |
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| Feb 11, 2022 | ||||||||
| Feb 12, 2021 | ||||||||
| Feb 14, 2020 | ||||||||
| Feb 15, 2019 | ||||||||
| Feb 15, 2018 | ||||||||
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| Feb 12, 2016 | ||||||||
| Feb 13, 2015 | ||||||||
| Feb 14, 2014 | ||||||||
| Feb 19, 2013 | ||||||||
| Feb 17, 2012 | ||||||||
| Feb 28, 2011 | ||||||||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||||||||
| Feb 27, 2009 | ||||||||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||||||||
| Feb 26, 2007 | ||||||||
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 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)
Illinois Tool Works Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (capital goods)
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | Capital Goods | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2022 | ||
| Feb 12, 2021 | ||
| Feb 14, 2020 | ||
| Feb 15, 2019 | ||
| Feb 15, 2018 | ||
| Feb 10, 2017 | ||
| Feb 12, 2016 | ||
| Feb 13, 2015 | ||
| Feb 14, 2014 | ||
| Feb 19, 2013 | ||
| Feb 17, 2012 | ||
| Feb 28, 2011 | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||
| Feb 27, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 26, 2007 | ||
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 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)
Illinois Tool Works Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2022 | ||
| Feb 12, 2021 | ||
| Feb 14, 2020 | ||
| Feb 15, 2019 | ||
| Feb 15, 2018 | ||
| Feb 10, 2017 | ||
| Feb 12, 2016 | ||
| Feb 13, 2015 | ||
| Feb 14, 2014 | ||
| Feb 19, 2013 | ||
| Feb 17, 2012 | ||
| Feb 28, 2011 | ||
| Feb 26, 2010 | ||
| Feb 27, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 26, 2007 | ||
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 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).