Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Net sales1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | 1.68 | = | 254.00 | ÷ | 150.96 | 150.96 | = | 86,377 | ÷ | 572,184,243 | |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 1.17 | = | 190.53 | ÷ | 162.75 | 162.75 | = | 97,059 | ÷ | 596,356,261 | |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1.56 | = | 227.60 | ÷ | 145.49 | 145.49 | = | 96,250 | ÷ | 661,561,297 | |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 1.46 | = | 181.89 | ÷ | 124.92 | 124.92 | = | 89,597 | ÷ | 717,256,852 | |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 0.71 | = | 67.80 | ÷ | 95.57 | 95.57 | = | 72,148 | ÷ | 754,948,648 | |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 1.23 | = | 109.91 | ÷ | 89.59 | 89.59 | = | 71,309 | ÷ | 795,922,717 | |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 1.02 | = | 84.59 | ÷ | 83.10 | 83.10 | = | 68,619 | ÷ | 825,766,281 | |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.08 | = | 81.59 | ÷ | 75.84 | 75.84 | = | 65,017 | ÷ | 857,332,918 | |
| Mar 29, 2016 | 1.15 | = | 75.67 | ÷ | 65.83 | 65.83 | = | 59,074 | ÷ | 897,438,629 | |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.26 | = | 74.39 | ÷ | 59.08 | 59.08 | = | 56,223 | ÷ | 951,704,640 | |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 0.93 | = | 48.90 | ÷ | 52.43 | 52.43 | = | 53,417 | ÷ | 1,018,776,409 | |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 0.82 | = | 38.02 | ÷ | 46.41 | 46.41 | = | 50,521 | ÷ | 1,088,511,808 | |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 0.75 | = | 31.38 | ÷ | 41.88 | 41.88 | = | 50,208 | ÷ | 1,198,910,882 | |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 0.73 | = | 26.93 | ÷ | 37.03 | 37.03 | = | 48,815 | ÷ | 1,318,320,422 | |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.74 | = | 24.34 | ÷ | 32.71 | 32.71 | = | 47,220 | ÷ | 1,443,389,268 | |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 0.56 | = | 18.25 | ÷ | 32.72 | 32.72 | = | 48,230 | ÷ | 1,474,239,704 | |
| Apr 1, 2008 | 0.74 | = | 24.49 | ÷ | 33.03 | 33.03 | = | 48,283 | ÷ | 1,461,815,744 | |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.02 | = | 31.70 | ÷ | 31.07 | 31.07 | = | 46,927 | ÷ | 1,510,309,351 | |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.17 | = | 32.70 | ÷ | 27.87 | 27.87 | = | 43,243 | ÷ | 1,551,613,794 | |
| Apr 13, 2005 | 1.14 | = | 26.91 | ÷ | 23.54 | 23.54 | = | 36,464 | ÷ | 1,548,843,626 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-28).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Lowe’s Cos. Inc. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | 1.68 | — | 2.46 | 2.03 |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 1.17 | 3.10 | 1.86 | 1.77 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1.56 | 2.06 | 2.17 | 1.50 |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 1.46 | 3.41 | 2.39 | 2.48 |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 0.71 | 4.32 | 1.77 | 1.34 |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 1.23 | 3.56 | 1.94 | 1.66 |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 1.02 | 3.43 | 2.01 | 1.47 |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.08 | 3.89 | 1.88 | 1.53 |
| Mar 29, 2016 | 1.15 | 2.90 | 1.85 | 1.68 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.26 | 2.58 | 1.77 | 1.65 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 0.93 | 1.85 | 1.38 | 1.57 |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 0.82 | 2.21 | 1.39 | 1.33 |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 0.75 | 2.03 | 1.08 | 1.27 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 0.73 | 1.70 | 0.89 | 0.89 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.74 | 2.26 | 0.83 | 0.87 |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 0.56 | 2.27 | 0.59 | 0.56 |
| Apr 1, 2008 | 0.74 | 1.31 | 0.64 | 0.77 |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.02 | 2.11 | 0.80 | 0.69 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.17 | 1.56 | 1.11 | 0.73 |
| Apr 13, 2005 | 1.14 | 1.93 | 1.11 | 0.79 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-28).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | 1.68 | — |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 1.17 | 2.59 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1.56 | 1.99 |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 1.46 | 2.94 |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 0.71 | 3.23 |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 1.23 | 2.73 |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 1.02 | 2.56 |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.08 | 2.67 |
| Mar 29, 2016 | 1.15 | 2.16 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.26 | 1.97 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 0.93 | 1.47 |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 0.82 | 1.52 |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 0.75 | 1.30 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 0.73 | 1.06 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.74 | 1.10 |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 0.56 | 0.83 |
| Apr 1, 2008 | 0.74 | 0.76 |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.02 | 0.96 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.17 | 1.12 |
| Apr 13, 2005 | 1.14 | 1.14 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-28).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | 1.68 | — |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 1.17 | 2.62 |
| Mar 21, 2022 | 1.56 | 2.27 |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 1.46 | 3.56 |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 0.71 | 3.77 |
| Apr 2, 2019 | 1.23 | 2.33 |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 1.02 | 2.05 |
| Apr 4, 2017 | 1.08 | 2.06 |
| Mar 29, 2016 | 1.15 | 1.68 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | 1.26 | 1.57 |
| Mar 31, 2014 | 0.93 | 1.32 |
| Apr 2, 2013 | 0.82 | 1.33 |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 0.75 | 1.06 |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 0.73 | 0.97 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.74 | 0.96 |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 0.56 | 0.92 |
| Apr 1, 2008 | 0.74 | 0.66 |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.02 | 0.79 |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 1.17 | 0.86 |
| Apr 13, 2005 | 1.14 | 0.79 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-28).