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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
McKesson Corp., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income (loss) attributable to McKesson Corporation1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2016 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 12, 2015 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 14, 2014 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 7, 2013 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 2, 2012 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 5, 2011 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 4, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 5, 2009 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 7, 2008 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 9, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 16, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| May 13, 2005 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-03-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of McKesson Corp. Annual Report.
The financial data reveals several notable trends over the analyzed period. The share price experienced considerable fluctuations with an overall upward trajectory from 2005 to 2016, rising from $37.68 to a peak of $229.55 in 2015 before declining to $172.70 in 2016. This suggests periods of strong market confidence intermixed with some volatility in the most recent year.
Earnings per share (EPS) showed a significant improvement during the same timeframe. Initially negative at -$0.52 in 2005, EPS turned positive and consistently increased, reaching $10.03 by 2016. The transition from a loss to sustained profitability indicates effective operational and financial strategies that enhanced earnings power over time.
The Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio exhibited variation, reflecting the interplay between market valuation and earnings growth. Starting without data in 2005, it moved in a range from around 12.59 in 2009 to a high of 36.01 in 2015 before declining to 17.21 in 2016. Peaks in P/E ratio correspond with heightened market optimism, particularly in 2014 and 2015, while the subsequent decrease could imply market correction or more tempered expectations relative to earnings growth.
Overall, the data indicates sustained improvement in underlying earnings performance accompanied by a generally positive but fluctuating market valuation of the company’s shares. The divergence between the high P/E levels in the mid-2010s and the later reversion suggests careful attention to market sentiment is warranted alongside earnings trends.
Comparison to Competitors
McKesson Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| McKesson Corp. | Abbott Laboratories | Elevance Health Inc. | Intuitive Surgical Inc. | Medtronic PLC | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-03-31).
Comparison to Sector (Health Care Equipment & Services)
McKesson Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (health care equipment & services)
| McKesson Corp. | Health Care Equipment & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2016 | ||
| May 12, 2015 | ||
| May 14, 2014 | ||
| May 7, 2013 | ||
| May 2, 2012 | ||
| May 5, 2011 | ||
| May 4, 2010 | ||
| May 5, 2009 | ||
| May 7, 2008 | ||
| May 9, 2007 | ||
| May 16, 2006 | ||
| May 13, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-03-31).
Comparison to Industry (Health Care)
McKesson Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (health care)
| McKesson Corp. | Health Care | |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2016 | ||
| May 12, 2015 | ||
| May 14, 2014 | ||
| May 7, 2013 | ||
| May 2, 2012 | ||
| May 5, 2011 | ||
| May 4, 2010 | ||
| May 5, 2009 | ||
| May 7, 2008 | ||
| May 9, 2007 | ||
| May 16, 2006 | ||
| May 13, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2016-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-03-31).