Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Valuation ratios measure the quantity of an asset or flaw (e.g., earnings) associated with ownership of a specified claim (e.g., a share of ownership of the enterprise).
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- Income Statement
- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Cash Flow Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
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Current Valuation Ratios
Baxter International Inc., current price multiples
| Baxter International Inc. | Abbott Laboratories | Cigna Group | CVS Health Corp. | Elevance Health Inc. | Humana Inc. | Intuitive Surgical Inc. | Medtronic PLC | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||||||
| Current share price (P) | ||||||||||
| No. shares of common stock outstanding | ||||||||||
| Growth rate (g) | ||||||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS) | ||||||||||
| Next year expected EPS | ||||||||||
| Operating profit per share | ||||||||||
| Sales per share | ||||||||||
| Book value per share (BVPS) | ||||||||||
| Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples) | ||||||||||
| Price to earnings (P/E) | ||||||||||
| Price to next year expected earnings | ||||||||||
| Price-earnings-growth (PEG) | ||||||||||
| Price to operating profit (P/OP) | ||||||||||
| Price to sales (P/S) | ||||||||||
| Price to book value (P/BV) | ||||||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).
If the company price multiple is lower then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company price multiple is higher then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively overvalued.
Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)
Baxter International Inc., historical price multiples
| Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price to earnings (P/E) | ||||||
| Price to operating profit (P/OP) | ||||||
| Price to sales (P/S) | ||||||
| Price to book value (P/BV) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31).
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. | Baxter International Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2013 to 2014 but then increased from 2014 to 2015 exceeding 2013 level. |
| P/OP ratio | Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. | Baxter International Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2013 to 2014 but then increased from 2014 to 2015 exceeding 2013 level. |
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | Baxter International Inc. P/S ratio decreased from 2013 to 2014 and from 2014 to 2015. |
| P/BV ratio | The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. | Baxter International Inc. P/BV ratio increased from 2013 to 2014 but then decreased significantly from 2014 to 2015. |
Price to Earnings (P/E)
Baxter International Inc., historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | ||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Net income attributable to Baxter (in millions) | ||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS)2 | ||||||
| Share price1, 3 | ||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/E ratio4 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/E Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| Cigna Group | ||||||
| CVS Health Corp. | ||||||
| Elevance Health Inc. | ||||||
| Humana Inc. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2015 Calculation
EPS = Net income attributable to Baxter ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Baxter International Inc. Annual Report.
4 2015 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= ÷ =
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. | Baxter International Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2013 to 2014 but then increased from 2014 to 2015 exceeding 2013 level. |
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
Baxter International Inc., historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | ||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Operating income (in millions) | ||||||
| Operating profit per share2 | ||||||
| Share price1, 3 | ||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/OP ratio4 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/OP Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| Cigna Group | ||||||
| CVS Health Corp. | ||||||
| Elevance Health Inc. | ||||||
| Humana Inc. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2015 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Operating income ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Baxter International Inc. Annual Report.
4 2015 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= ÷ =
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/OP ratio | Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. | Baxter International Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2013 to 2014 but then increased from 2014 to 2015 exceeding 2013 level. |
Price to Sales (P/S)
Baxter International Inc., historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | ||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Net sales (in millions) | ||||||
| Sales per share2 | ||||||
| Share price1, 3 | ||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/S ratio4 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/S Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| Cigna Group | ||||||
| CVS Health Corp. | ||||||
| Elevance Health Inc. | ||||||
| Humana Inc. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2015 Calculation
Sales per share = Net sales ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Baxter International Inc. Annual Report.
4 2015 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= ÷ =
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | Baxter International Inc. P/S ratio decreased from 2013 to 2014 and from 2014 to 2015. |
Price to Book Value (P/BV)
Baxter International Inc., historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2015 | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | ||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Total Baxter shareholders’ equity (in millions) | ||||||
| Book value per share (BVPS)2 | ||||||
| Share price1, 3 | ||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/BV ratio4 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/BV Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| Cigna Group | ||||||
| CVS Health Corp. | ||||||
| Elevance Health Inc. | ||||||
| Humana Inc. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2015 Calculation
BVPS = Total Baxter shareholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Baxter International Inc. Annual Report.
4 2015 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= ÷ =
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/BV ratio | The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. | Baxter International Inc. P/BV ratio increased from 2013 to 2014 but then decreased significantly from 2014 to 2015. |