Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2009
Calculation
Broadcom Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Net revenue1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | 20.07 | = | 220.79 | ÷ | 11.00 | 11.00 | = | 51,574 | ÷ | 4,687,356,156 | |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 14.46 | = | 110.65 | ÷ | 7.65 | 7.65 | = | 35,819 | ÷ | 4,681,405,690 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.00 | = | 55.59 | ÷ | 7.95 | 7.95 | = | 33,203 | ÷ | 4,178,861,400 | |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 9.55 | = | 63.50 | ÷ | 6.65 | 6.65 | = | 27,450 | ÷ | 4,128,739,680 | |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 7.40 | = | 43.46 | ÷ | 5.87 | 5.87 | = | 23,888 | ÷ | 4,067,131,180 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 5.62 | = | 31.90 | ÷ | 5.68 | 5.68 | = | 22,597 | ÷ | 3,977,922,890 | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | 4.78 | = | 24.49 | ÷ | 5.12 | 5.12 | = | 20,848 | ÷ | 4,072,709,010 | |
| Dec 21, 2017 | 6.07 | = | 26.15 | ÷ | 4.31 | 4.31 | = | 17,636 | ÷ | 4,093,624,750 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | 5.48 | = | 18.19 | ÷ | 3.32 | 3.32 | = | 13,240 | ÷ | 3,989,803,920 | |
| Dec 17, 2015 | 5.69 | = | 14.05 | ÷ | 2.47 | 2.47 | = | 6,824 | ÷ | 2,764,895,750 | |
| Dec 29, 2014 | 6.06 | = | 10.13 | ÷ | 1.67 | 1.67 | = | 4,269 | ÷ | 2,553,315,270 | |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 5.11 | = | 5.17 | ÷ | 1.01 | 1.01 | = | 2,520 | ÷ | 2,489,094,160 | |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 3.33 | = | 3.20 | ÷ | 0.96 | 0.96 | = | 2,364 | ÷ | 2,457,424,880 | |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 3.01 | = | 2.88 | ÷ | 0.96 | 0.96 | = | 2,336 | ÷ | 2,444,069,160 | |
| Dec 15, 2010 | 3.05 | = | 2.64 | ÷ | 0.87 | 0.87 | = | 2,093 | ÷ | 2,415,891,630 | |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 2.65 | = | 1.67 | ÷ | 0.63 | 0.63 | = | 1,484 | ÷ | 2,353,928,970 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Broadcom Inc. Annual Report.
The analysis of the provided financial data reveals several notable trends across the years.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibits a consistent upward trajectory over the examined period. Starting from a low base of $1.67 in December 2009, the price demonstrates steady growth, peaking at $26.15 by December 2017. After a minor dip to $24.49 in 2018, it continues to ascend sharply, reaching $220.79 by December 2024. This substantial increase in share price indicates growing market confidence and potentially improved company valuation over time.
- Sales per Share
- Sales per share also show an increasing pattern, albeit at a more moderate and steady pace compared to the share price. Beginning at $0.63 in 2009, sales per share gradually rise to $6.65 by 2021, with a slight decline noted in 2023 to $7.65 after peaking at $7.95 in 2022. The figure then rebounds to $11 by 2024. This indicates consistent revenue growth on a per-share basis, reflecting either increased sales volume, improved pricing, or both.
- Price to Sales Ratio (P/S Ratio)
- The P/S ratio trends upwards overall, indicating that the market is willing to pay more for each dollar of sales over time. Starting at 2.65 in 2009, it climbs to a peak of 9.55 in 2021. A decline is observed in 2022 to 7.00, followed by a significant surge to 20.07 by 2024. This increase signifies heightened investor sentiment or expectations of future growth, possibly suggesting that the share price is increasing faster than sales per share.
In summary, the financial metrics collectively describe strong growth in share price well outpacing sales per share increases. The rising P/S ratio highlights increasing market valuation multiples, which may reflect optimism about future earnings potential or other positive company developments. Minor fluctuations in sales per share and P/S ratio suggest occasional market or operational adjustments but do not disrupt the overarching trend of growth and valuation expansion.
Comparison to Competitors
Broadcom Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Broadcom Inc. | Advanced Micro Devices Inc. | Analog Devices Inc. | Applied Materials Inc. | Intel Corp. | KLA Corp. | Lam Research Corp. | Micron Technology Inc. | NVIDIA Corp. | Qualcomm Inc. | Texas Instruments Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | 20.07 | 7.04 | 11.53 | 5.07 | 1.58 | 9.64 | 6.95 | 4.51 | 27.69 | 4.93 | 10.65 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 14.46 | 11.95 | 7.31 | 5.08 | 3.40 | 6.47 | 4.99 | 4.94 | 21.33 | 3.45 | 8.26 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.00 | 5.38 | 7.14 | 3.43 | 1.85 | 6.09 | 3.68 | 1.87 | 24.67 | 2.85 | 8.25 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 9.55 | 8.76 | 12.98 | 5.63 | 2.66 | 7.80 | 5.62 | 2.83 | 20.41 | 4.62 | 8.63 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 7.40 | 10.63 | 9.03 | 4.69 | 2.96 | 5.43 | 5.43 | 2.73 | 17.31 | 6.20 | 10.81 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 5.62 | 8.59 | 7.06 | 3.75 | 4.07 | 4.74 | 3.10 | 2.15 | 8.05 | 3.98 | 8.54 |
| Dec 21, 2018 | 4.78 | 3.58 | 5.35 | 1.87 | 3.09 | 4.57 | 2.51 | 1.58 | 15.07 | 3.37 | 6.38 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | 6.07 | 2.28 | 6.40 | 3.82 | 3.39 | 4.00 | 3.25 | 2.30 | 8.76 | 3.54 | 6.83 |
| Dec 23, 2016 | 5.48 | 3.08 | 6.57 | 3.29 | 2.90 | 4.06 | 2.46 | 1.44 | 3.55 | 4.21 | 5.77 |
| Dec 17, 2015 | 5.69 | 0.38 | 5.49 | 2.26 | 2.44 | 2.93 | 2.17 | 1.12 | 2.68 | 3.58 | 4.06 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | 6.06 | 0.43 | 6.04 | 3.29 | 2.91 | 4.08 | 2.50 | 2.12 | 2.36 | 4.85 | 4.73 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 5.11 | 0.51 | 5.90 | 2.66 | 2.34 | 3.41 | 2.10 | 1.94 | 1.84 | 4.74 | 3.95 |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 3.33 | 0.34 | 4.48 | 1.48 | 1.96 | 2.73 | 2.39 | 0.67 | 2.28 | 5.18 | 2.94 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 3.01 | 0.79 | 3.32 | 1.38 | 2.47 | 1.90 | 1.38 | 0.62 | 2.94 | 5.86 | 2.78 |
| Dec 15, 2010 | 3.05 | 0.97 | 3.89 | 1.86 | 2.79 | 2.98 | 2.18 | 0.91 | 3.00 | 6.72 | 2.99 |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 2.65 | 0.99 | 4.31 | 3.58 | 3.28 | 3.50 | 3.47 | 1.21 | 1.58 | 7.03 | 2.89 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
Comparison to Sector (Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment)
Broadcom Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment)
| Broadcom Inc. | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | 20.07 | 11.74 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 14.46 | 8.26 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.00 | 5.82 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 9.55 | 6.31 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 7.40 | 5.80 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 5.62 | 4.72 |
| Dec 21, 2018 | 4.78 | 3.83 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | 6.07 | 4.13 |
| Dec 23, 2016 | 5.48 | 3.59 |
| Dec 17, 2015 | 5.69 | 2.80 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | 6.06 | 3.42 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 5.11 | 3.00 |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 3.33 | 2.49 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 3.01 | 2.60 |
| Dec 15, 2010 | 3.05 | 2.91 |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 2.65 | 3.41 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).
Comparison to Industry (Information Technology)
Broadcom Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (information technology)
| Broadcom Inc. | Information Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | 20.07 | 9.31 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 14.46 | 7.33 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | 7.00 | 6.01 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | 9.55 | 6.97 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | 7.40 | 6.11 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | 5.62 | 4.61 |
| Dec 21, 2018 | 4.78 | 4.31 |
| Dec 21, 2017 | 6.07 | 4.19 |
| Dec 23, 2016 | 5.48 | 3.47 |
| Dec 17, 2015 | 5.69 | 3.04 |
| Dec 29, 2014 | 6.06 | 3.32 |
| Dec 20, 2013 | 5.11 | 2.86 |
| Dec 17, 2012 | 3.33 | 2.88 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 3.01 | 2.84 |
| Dec 15, 2010 | 3.05 | 3.03 |
| Dec 15, 2009 | 2.65 | 3.11 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-11-04), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-10-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-11-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-11-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-11-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-10-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-10-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-10-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-11-01).