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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- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
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- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Current Valuation Ratios
Elevance Health Inc., current price multiples
| Elevance Health Inc. | Abbott Laboratories | Cigna Group | CVS Health Corp. | Humana Inc. | Intuitive Surgical Inc. | Medtronic PLC | UnitedHealth Group Inc. | Health Care Equipment & Services | Health Care | ||||
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| 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: 2023-12-31).
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)
Elevance Health Inc., historical price multiples
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
| 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. | Elevance Health Inc. P/E ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
| 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. | Elevance Health Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 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. | Elevance Health Inc. P/S ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
| 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. | Elevance Health Inc. P/BV ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 but then decreased significantly from 2022 to 2023. |
Price to Earnings (P/E)
Elevance Health Inc., historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | ||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Shareholders’ net income (in millions) | ||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS)2 | ||||||
| Share price1, 3 | ||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/E ratio4 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/E Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| Cigna Group | ||||||
| CVS Health Corp. | ||||||
| Humana Inc. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
| P/E Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | ||||||
| P/E Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2023 Calculation
EPS = Shareholders’ net income ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Elevance Health Inc. Annual Report.
4 2023 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= ÷ =
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. | Elevance Health Inc. P/E ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
Elevance Health Inc., historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | ||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Humana Inc. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
| P/OP Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | ||||||
| P/OP Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2023 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Operating income ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Elevance Health Inc. Annual Report.
4 2023 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. | Elevance Health Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 but then increased from 2022 to 2023 not reaching 2021 level. |
Price to Sales (P/S)
Elevance Health Inc., historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | ||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| Operating revenue (in millions) | ||||||
| Sales per share2 | ||||||
| Share price1, 3 | ||||||
| Valuation Ratio | ||||||
| P/S ratio4 | ||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||
| P/S Ratio, Competitors5 | ||||||
| Abbott Laboratories | ||||||
| Cigna Group | ||||||
| CVS Health Corp. | ||||||
| Humana Inc. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
| P/S Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | ||||||
| P/S Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2023 Calculation
Sales per share = Operating revenue ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Elevance Health Inc. Annual Report.
4 2023 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= ÷ =
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | Elevance Health Inc. P/S ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023. |
Price to Book Value (P/BV)
Elevance Health Inc., historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | ||||||
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| Humana Inc. | ||||||
| Intuitive Surgical Inc. | ||||||
| Medtronic PLC | ||||||
| UnitedHealth Group Inc. | ||||||
| P/BV Ratio, Sector | ||||||
| Health Care Equipment & Services | ||||||
| P/BV Ratio, Industry | ||||||
| Health Care | ||||||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2023 Calculation
BVPS = Shareholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= ÷ =
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Elevance Health Inc. Annual Report.
4 2023 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. | Elevance Health Inc. P/BV ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 but then decreased significantly from 2022 to 2023. |