Stock Analysis on Net

TJX Cos. Inc. (NYSE:TJX)

$24.99

Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005

Microsoft Excel

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TJX Cos. Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of TJX Cos. Inc. Annual Report.


The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio for the period examined exhibits considerable fluctuation. Initially, the ratio decreased from 0.79 in 2005 to a low of 0.56 in 2009. Subsequently, it experienced a period of growth, peaking at 1.66 in 2019. More recently, the ratio has shown volatility, decreasing to 1.34 in 2020, increasing sharply to 2.48 in 2021, and then settling at 2.93 in 2024.

Initial Decline (2005-2009)
The P/S ratio experienced a decline between 2005 and 2009. This coincided with a period where share price decreased from US$6.15 to US$6.41, while sales per share increased from US$7.76 to US$11.51. The decrease in the ratio suggests that the market was valuing each dollar of sales at a lower multiple during this timeframe, potentially reflecting broader economic conditions or company-specific concerns.
Growth Phase (2009-2019)
From 2009 through 2019, the P/S ratio generally increased, reaching its highest point of 1.66. This growth was supported by increases in both share price (from US$6.41 to US$53.17) and sales per share (from US$11.51 to US$32.09). The increasing ratio indicates that investors were willing to pay a higher premium for each dollar of sales, potentially due to improved company performance or increased market confidence.
Recent Volatility (2019-2024)
The period from 2019 to 2024 demonstrates increased volatility in the P/S ratio. A significant drop occurred in 2020, coinciding with a decrease in sales per share to US$26.65, despite a share price decline to US$46.80. The substantial increase in 2021 (to 2.48) was driven by a large increase in sales per share (to US$41.31) and a moderate increase in share price (to US$66.15). The continued increase to 2.93 in 2024, with share price at US$159.70 and sales per share at US$54.55, suggests continued investor optimism, though the rate of increase has slowed compared to the 2021 jump.

Overall, the P/S ratio has demonstrated a complex pattern over the examined period. While a long-term upward trend is observable, it is punctuated by periods of decline and significant volatility, particularly in recent years. These fluctuations appear to be influenced by both changes in share price and sales per share, and may reflect broader economic factors or shifts in investor sentiment.


Comparison to Competitors


Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)

TJX Cos. Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-27), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).


Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)