Price to Earnings (P/E)
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Calculation
Salesforce Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income (loss)1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 5, 2025 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 6, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 8, 2023 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 11, 2022 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 17, 2021 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 5, 2020 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 8, 2019 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 9, 2018 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 6, 2017 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 7, 2016 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 6, 2015 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 5, 2014 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 8, 2013 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 9, 2012 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 23, 2011 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 11, 2010 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 9, 2009 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Feb 29, 2008 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 9, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 15, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 25, 2005 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Salesforce Inc. Annual Report.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio exhibits significant fluctuations over the observed period. Initially, the ratio is exceptionally high, indicating a substantial premium placed on the company’s share price relative to its earnings. This is particularly evident in the early years, with values exceeding 10,000 in 2007.
- Early Volatility (2005-2009)
- From 2005 to 2009, the P/E ratio demonstrates considerable volatility. It begins at 207.38, decreases to 87.39, and then spikes dramatically in 2007 before falling again. This period is characterized by inconsistent earnings, including negative earnings in 2008 and 2012, which contribute to the erratic P/E values. The high values suggest investor expectations were not immediately reflected in earnings.
Following 2009, the P/E ratio generally stabilizes, though it remains subject to considerable variation. A period of relatively lower P/E ratios is observed between 2010 and 2013, coinciding with periods of low or negative earnings per share.
- Mid-Period Fluctuations (2010-2016)
- Between 2010 and 2016, the P/E ratio fluctuates, peaking at 324.94 in 2016. This period shows a gradual improvement in earnings, but the P/E ratio remains sensitive to even small changes in earnings. The presence of negative earnings in 2012 results in a missing P/E value, as the calculation is undefined.
Subsequent to 2016, the P/E ratio experiences another period of substantial change. A significant peak is observed in 2018, followed by a sharp decline in 2019, and then a substantial increase in 2020. The latter half of the period shows a more moderate range of values, though still exhibiting considerable movement.
- Recent Trends (2017-2026)
- From 2017 onwards, the P/E ratio demonstrates a pattern of high volatility. The ratio reaches a peak of 731.11 in 2018, then falls to 107.70 in 2019, and spikes again to 1,204.70 in 2020. More recently, the ratio has decreased to 23.88 in 2026, suggesting a potential shift in market valuation relative to earnings. The substantial fluctuations indicate a dynamic market perception of the company’s future earnings potential.
Overall, the P/E ratio demonstrates a history of significant volatility, influenced heavily by changes in earnings per share. The ratio’s movements suggest periods of both high investor optimism and periods of uncertainty or concern regarding the company’s profitability.
Comparison to Competitors
Salesforce Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Salesforce Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | International Business Machines Corp. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | ServiceNow Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
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| Mar 25, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Sector (Software & Services)
Salesforce Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (software & services)
| Salesforce Inc. | Software & Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | ||
| Mar 5, 2025 | ||
| Mar 6, 2024 | ||
| Mar 8, 2023 | ||
| Mar 11, 2022 | ||
| Mar 17, 2021 | ||
| Mar 5, 2020 | ||
| Mar 8, 2019 | ||
| Mar 9, 2018 | ||
| Mar 6, 2017 | ||
| Mar 7, 2016 | ||
| Mar 6, 2015 | ||
| Mar 5, 2014 | ||
| Mar 8, 2013 | ||
| Mar 9, 2012 | ||
| Mar 23, 2011 | ||
| Mar 11, 2010 | ||
| Mar 9, 2009 | ||
| Feb 29, 2008 | ||
| Mar 9, 2007 | ||
| Mar 15, 2006 | ||
| Mar 25, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Salesforce Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Salesforce Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | ||
| Mar 5, 2025 | ||
| Mar 6, 2024 | ||
| Mar 8, 2023 | ||
| Mar 11, 2022 | ||
| Mar 17, 2021 | ||
| Mar 5, 2020 | ||
| Mar 8, 2019 | ||
| Mar 9, 2018 | ||
| Mar 6, 2017 | ||
| Mar 7, 2016 | ||
| Mar 6, 2015 | ||
| Mar 5, 2014 | ||
| Mar 8, 2013 | ||
| Mar 9, 2012 | ||
| Mar 23, 2011 | ||
| Mar 11, 2010 | ||
| Mar 9, 2009 | ||
| Feb 29, 2008 | ||
| Mar 9, 2007 | ||
| Mar 15, 2006 | ||
| Mar 25, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).