Stock Analysis on Net

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW)

$22.49

This company has been moved to the archive! The financial data has not been updated since February 11, 2022.

Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005

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Calculation

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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

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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)

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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)

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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).