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- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Calculation
Target Corp., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net earnings (loss)1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 12, 2025 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 13, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 8, 2023 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Mar 11, 2020 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 13, 2019 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Mar 11, 2011 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Mar 13, 2009 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Mar 15, 2007 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Apr 11, 2005 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Target Corp. Annual Report.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, calculated from share price and earnings per share, exhibits considerable fluctuation over the observed period. Initial values in the early 2000s demonstrate a moderate range, followed by periods of both increase and decrease, influenced by market conditions and company performance.
- Initial Period (2005-2008)
- From 2005 to 2008, the P/E ratio generally ranged between 13.78 and 18.67, indicating a relatively stable valuation. A peak of 18.67 was observed in 2006, followed by a decline to 14.43 in 2008. This period suggests investor confidence aligned with earnings performance.
- Financial Crisis & Recovery (2009-2012)
- The year 2009 saw a significant drop in the P/E ratio to 10.19, coinciding with the global financial crisis and a decrease in earnings per share. Subsequent years, 2010 through 2012, showed a recovery in the P/E ratio, reaching 13.41 and 14.65 respectively, as earnings began to rebound. However, the P/E ratio in 2012 remained below the levels seen prior to the crisis.
- Mid-Range Fluctuations (2013-2016)
- The P/E ratio experienced volatility between 2013 and 2016. A high of 19.07 was recorded in 2013, followed by a negative earnings per share value in 2014, resulting in a missing P/E ratio value. The ratio recovered to 14.61 in 2015 and then decreased to 11.11 in 2016.
- Recent Trends (2017-2026)
- From 2017 to 2021, the P/E ratio demonstrated an upward trend, peaking at 20.39 in 2021, driven by substantial increases in earnings per share. A sharp increase in the P/E ratio to 27.08 was observed in 2022, despite a decrease in share price, indicating a significant drop in earnings per share. The ratio then decreased to 18.60 in 2023 and continued to decline to 11.95 in 2024. Projections for 2025 and 2026 suggest a continued P/E ratio in the range of 14.52 and 14.52 respectively.
Overall, the P/E ratio demonstrates sensitivity to both share price and, more significantly, earnings per share. Periods of economic downturn and reduced profitability are clearly reflected in lower P/E ratios, while periods of growth and increased earnings are associated with higher ratios. The recent fluctuations suggest increased volatility in earnings and potentially changing investor sentiment.
Comparison to Competitors
Target Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Target Corp. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | |||
| Mar 12, 2025 | |||
| Mar 13, 2024 | |||
| Mar 8, 2023 | |||
| Mar 9, 2022 | |||
| Mar 10, 2021 | |||
| Mar 11, 2020 | |||
| Mar 13, 2019 | |||
| Mar 14, 2018 | |||
| Mar 8, 2017 | |||
| Mar 11, 2016 | |||
| Mar 13, 2015 | |||
| Mar 14, 2014 | |||
| Mar 20, 2013 | |||
| Mar 15, 2012 | |||
| Mar 11, 2011 | |||
| Mar 12, 2010 | |||
| Mar 13, 2009 | |||
| Mar 13, 2008 | |||
| Mar 15, 2007 | |||
| Apr 10, 2006 | |||
| Apr 11, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Target Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | ||
| Mar 12, 2025 | ||
| Mar 13, 2024 | ||
| Mar 8, 2023 | ||
| Mar 9, 2022 | ||
| Mar 10, 2021 | ||
| Mar 11, 2020 | ||
| Mar 13, 2019 | ||
| Mar 14, 2018 | ||
| Mar 8, 2017 | ||
| Mar 11, 2016 | ||
| Mar 13, 2015 | ||
| Mar 14, 2014 | ||
| Mar 20, 2013 | ||
| Mar 15, 2012 | ||
| Mar 11, 2011 | ||
| Mar 12, 2010 | ||
| Mar 13, 2009 | ||
| Mar 13, 2008 | ||
| Mar 15, 2007 | ||
| Apr 10, 2006 | ||
| Apr 11, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Target Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | ||
| Mar 12, 2025 | ||
| Mar 13, 2024 | ||
| Mar 8, 2023 | ||
| Mar 9, 2022 | ||
| Mar 10, 2021 | ||
| Mar 11, 2020 | ||
| Mar 13, 2019 | ||
| Mar 14, 2018 | ||
| Mar 8, 2017 | ||
| Mar 11, 2016 | ||
| Mar 13, 2015 | ||
| Mar 14, 2014 | ||
| Mar 20, 2013 | ||
| Mar 15, 2012 | ||
| Mar 11, 2011 | ||
| Mar 12, 2010 | ||
| Mar 13, 2009 | ||
| Mar 13, 2008 | ||
| Mar 15, 2007 | ||
| Apr 10, 2006 | ||
| Apr 11, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).