Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2012
Calculation
ServiceNow Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation
| P/OP | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Operating profit per share1 | Operating profit per share1 | = | Income (loss) from operations1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | 66.94 | = | 116.73 | ÷ | 1.74 | 1.74 | = | 1,824 | ÷ | 1,046,000,000 | |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 152.95 | = | 202.55 | ÷ | 1.32 | 1.32 | = | 1,364 | ÷ | 1,030,000,000 | |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 206.26 | = | 153.34 | ÷ | 0.74 | 0.74 | = | 762 | ÷ | 1,025,000,000 | |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 260.27 | = | 91.03 | ÷ | 0.35 | 0.35 | = | 355 | ÷ | 1,015,000,000 | |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 436.46 | = | 112.17 | ÷ | 0.26 | 0.26 | = | 257 | ÷ | 1,000,000,000 | |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 583.08 | = | 118.26 | ÷ | 0.20 | 0.20 | = | 199 | ÷ | 980,500,000 | |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 1,590.34 | = | 70.59 | ÷ | 0.04 | 0.04 | = | 42 | ÷ | 949,000,000 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | — | = | 48.06 | ÷ | -0.05 | -0.05 | = | -42 | ÷ | 902,500,000 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | — | = | 32.20 | ÷ | -0.12 | -0.12 | = | -101 | ÷ | 873,500,000 | |
| Feb 28, 2017 | — | = | 17.38 | ÷ | -0.50 | -0.50 | = | -423 | ÷ | 840,000,000 | |
| Feb 25, 2016 | — | = | 10.83 | ÷ | -0.21 | -0.21 | = | -166 | ÷ | 807,000,000 | |
| Feb 27, 2015 | — | = | 15.25 | ÷ | -0.20 | -0.20 | = | -152 | ÷ | 752,500,000 | |
| Feb 28, 2014 | — | = | 13.61 | ÷ | -0.09 | -0.09 | = | -66 | ÷ | 705,500,000 | |
| Mar 8, 2013 | — | = | 7.33 | ÷ | -0.06 | -0.06 | = | -38 | ÷ | 659,500,000 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 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).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of ServiceNow Inc. Annual Report.
The Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) ratio exhibits a dramatic shift over the observed period. Initially unavailable, the ratio emerges in 2020 at a very high level and subsequently declines, though remaining substantial throughout the analyzed timeframe.
- Initial High Valuation (2020-2021)
- The P/OP ratio begins at 1,590.34 in 2020, indicating an extremely high valuation relative to operating profit per share. This figure decreases to 583.08 in 2021, still representing a significant premium. The initial high values suggest substantial investor expectations regarding future growth or a market bubble effect.
- Declining, but Elevated, Valuation (2022-2024)
- From 2022 through 2024, the P/OP ratio demonstrates a consistent, though moderating, downward trend. It falls from 436.46 in 2022 to 260.27 in 2023, and further to 206.26 in 2024. This suggests a gradual recalibration of market expectations or an improvement in operating profitability relative to the share price.
- Significant Reduction in 2025-2026
- A more pronounced decrease is observed in 2025, with the P/OP ratio falling to 152.95. This decline continues into 2026, reaching 66.94. This substantial reduction could be attributed to factors such as increased competition, slower growth rates, or broader macroeconomic conditions impacting investor sentiment. The ratio in 2026 represents the lowest value observed during the period.
- Operating Profit per Share Trend
- The operating profit per share moved from negative values through 2019 to positive values starting in 2020. This positive trend in operating profit per share likely contributed to the decreasing P/OP ratio observed from 2020 onwards, as the denominator of the ratio increased.
Overall, the P/OP ratio transitioned from extremely high levels to a considerably lower, though still notable, valuation. The trend suggests a shift in market perception and a potential alignment of the share price with underlying operating performance. The magnitude of the changes warrants further investigation into the specific factors driving these movements.
Comparison to Competitors
ServiceNow Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| ServiceNow Inc. | Accenture PLC | Adobe Inc. | AppLovin Corp. | Cadence Design Systems Inc. | CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. | Datadog Inc. | Intuit Inc. | Microsoft Corp. | Oracle Corp. | Palantir Technologies Inc. | Palo Alto Networks Inc. | Salesforce Inc. | Synopsys Inc. | Workday Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | 66.94 | 14.62 | 14.34 | — | — | — | — | 37.87 | 29.68 | 33.50 | — | 102.53 | 38.94 | 100.63 | 155.71 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 152.95 | 23.52 | 26.38 | 58.16 | 52.42 | — | 797.11 | 48.11 | 28.73 | 25.65 | 941.61 | 159.88 | 58.80 | 56.25 | 381.31 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 206.26 | 21.69 | 40.52 | 31.12 | 65.43 | — | — | 49.04 | 27.76 | 25.30 | 431.61 | 193.40 | 177.62 | 67.90 | — |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 260.27 | 16.83 | 25.85 | — | 47.21 | — | — | 46.05 | 24.72 | 16.51 | — | — | 357.52 | 43.85 | — |
| Feb 3, 2022 | 436.46 | 28.35 | 40.64 | 111.61 | 48.13 | — | — | 62.00 | 30.79 | 14.31 | — | — | 431.39 | 75.64 | — |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 583.08 | 22.21 | 51.75 | — | 57.54 | — | — | 41.56 | 29.30 | 12.17 | — | — | 511.08 | 59.90 | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | 1,590.34 | 18.63 | 51.63 | — | 40.67 | — | — | 40.45 | 24.54 | 13.83 | — | — | 223.46 | 40.48 | — |
| Feb 27, 2019 | — | 16.75 | 42.06 | — | 40.66 | — | — | 37.92 | 23.63 | 12.83 | — | — | 395.31 | 35.54 | — |
| Feb 28, 2018 | — | 19.47 | 44.86 | — | 35.08 | — | — | 25.94 | 24.93 | 16.52 | — | — | 908.77 | 37.64 | — |
| Feb 28, 2017 | — | 15.44 | 36.62 | — | 33.61 | — | — | 23.33 | 21.70 | 13.09 | — | — | 411.51 | 28.34 | — |
| Feb 25, 2016 | — | 15.66 | 49.21 | — | 22.23 | — | — | 31.60 | 20.57 | 12.84 | — | — | — | 25.82 | — |
| Feb 27, 2015 | — | 11.94 | 86.32 | — | 26.17 | — | — | 18.25 | 12.81 | 12.12 | — | — | — | 26.04 | — |
| Feb 28, 2014 | — | 11.50 | 71.49 | — | 22.85 | — | — | 15.12 | 9.91 | 9.51 | — | — | — | 24.81 | — |
| Mar 8, 2013 | — | 11.84 | 16.04 | — | 18.94 | — | — | 15.05 | 11.23 | 9.91 | — | 1,147.44 | — | 25.46 | — |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 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).