Stock Analysis on Net

Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE)

Price to Sales (P/S) 
since 2005

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Calculation

Nike Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Nike Inc. Annual Report.

Share Price Trend
The share price exhibits a general upward trajectory from 2005 through 2020, increasing from $10.48 to a peak of $159.74. Notably, there was a significant rise between 2019 and 2020. However, following this peak, the share price decreased gradually, dropping to $71.41 by 2024. This indicates a period of robust growth followed by a correction or decline in the more recent years.
Sales Per Share Pattern
Sales per share have shown a steady increase over the majority of the period, climbing from $6.56 in 2005 to a high of $33.48 in 2023. This consistent rise reflects growing sales performance on a per-share basis. There is an outlier in 2024, where sales per share dramatically drop to $0.36, indicating either an anomaly, data error, or a significant change in business operations or accounting treatment.
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio Analysis
The P/S ratio fluctuates across the timeline, starting at 1.6 in 2005 and demonstrating a general upward trend, reaching a high of 5.67 in 2021, which implies a rising market valuation relative to sales. This could suggest increased investor confidence or anticipation of future growth. The ratio subsequently declines to 3.21 in 2023. Notably, in 2024, the P/S ratio spikes dramatically to 195.86, which appears inconsistent with prior data patterns and likely correlates with the anomalous sales per share figure observed that year.
Overall Insights
The financial data reveals a company that experienced substantial growth in market valuation and sales over approximately 15 years. Share price and sales per share trends generally align, supporting steady business expansion. The P/S ratio's movement reflects fluctuating investor sentiment and valuation multiples over time, with late-period volatility evident. The abrupt changes in sales per share and P/S ratio in 2024 suggest either extraordinary events, accounting changes, or data irregularities that merit further investigation to clarify their causes and implications.

Comparison to Competitors

Nike Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).


Comparison to Sector (Consumer Durables & Apparel)

Nike Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer durables & apparel)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)

Nike Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-05-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-05-31).