20 years of historical data (2006–2025) · Technology · Semiconductors
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Broadcom Inc. trades at 67.0x earnings, 14% above its 5-year average of 58.8x, sitting at the 80th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 25.2x, the stock trades at a premium of 166%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 56.3x P/FCF, 78% above the 5-year average of 31.6x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.52T | $1.79T | $811.2B | $358.0B | $200.0B | $228.1B | $147.2B | $122.7B | $96.3B | $107.9B | $65.2B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.56T | $1.84T | $869.4B | $383.5B | $227.6B | $256.2B | $181.3B | $150.5B | $109.5B | $114.3B | $75.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 66.99 | 77.49 | 138.02 | 25.41 | 17.85 | 35.45 | 55.49 | 45.77 | 7.87 | 62.83 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 23.71 | 28.08 | 15.73 | 9.99 | 6.02 | 8.31 | 6.16 | 5.43 | 4.62 | 6.12 | 4.93 |
| P/B Ratio | 19.08 | 22.07 | 11.99 | 14.92 | 8.81 | 9.13 | 6.16 | 4.91 | 3.61 | 4.66 | 2.98 |
| P/FCF | 56.29 | 66.65 | 41.78 | 20.30 | 12.26 | 17.12 | 12.69 | 13.25 | 11.68 | 19.69 | 24.27 |
| P/OCF | 55.02 | 65.14 | 40.64 | 19.80 | 11.95 | 16.57 | 12.20 | 12.66 | 10.85 | 16.48 | 19.12 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Broadcom Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 44.1x EBITDA, 60% above its 5-year average of 27.5x. The Technology sector median is 15.7x, placing the stock at a 180% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 28.84 | 16.86 | 10.71 | 6.85 | 9.33 | 7.59 | 6.66 | 5.25 | 6.48 | 5.72 |
| EV / EBITDA | 44.06 | 51.92 | 37.04 | 19.13 | 11.85 | 17.60 | 16.60 | 16.31 | 11.91 | 16.10 | 28.82 |
| EV / EBIT | 116.17 | 72.31 | 62.69 | 22.94 | 16.06 | 29.62 | 42.95 | 41.00 | 21.17 | 50.14 | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 68.47 | 44.78 | 21.75 | 13.95 | 19.23 | 15.63 | 16.24 | 13.28 | 20.85 | 28.19 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Broadcom Inc. earns an operating margin of 39.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 45.2% to 39.9% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. Return on equity of 31.0% is exceptionally high. ROIC of 14.9% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 67.8% | 67.8% | 63.0% | 68.9% | 66.5% | 61.4% | 56.6% | 55.2% | 51.5% | 48.2% | 44.9% |
| Operating Margin | 39.9% | 39.9% | 26.1% | 45.2% | 42.8% | 31.0% | 16.8% | 15.2% | 24.6% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 36.2% | 36.2% | 11.4% | 39.3% | 34.6% | 24.5% | 12.4% | 12.1% | 58.8% | 9.6% | -13.1% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 31.0% | 31.0% | 12.9% | 60.3% | 48.2% | 27.6% | 12.1% | 10.6% | 49.2% | 7.5% | -13.1% |
| ROA | 13.7% | 13.7% | 4.9% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 8.9% | 4.1% | 4.6% | 23.5% | 3.2% | -5.8% |
| ROIC | 14.9% | 14.9% | 11.5% | 24.4% | 20.6% | 11.5% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 11.1% | 5.7% | -1.6% |
| ROCE | 16.9% | 16.9% | 12.6% | 24.6% | 21.0% | 12.3% | 6.2% | 6.4% | 10.3% | 4.8% | -1.5% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Broadcom Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.8x, which is manageable (38% below the sector average of 3.0x). Net debt stands at $49.0B ($65.1B total debt minus $16.2B cash). Interest coverage of 7.9x is adequate, though a cyclical earnings downturn could tighten the margin of safety.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.00 | 1.65 | 1.76 | 1.61 | 1.74 | 1.31 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.62 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.84 | 1.84 | 2.88 | 1.98 | 2.08 | 2.77 | 3.82 | 3.56 | 1.90 | 2.47 | 5.19 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.60 | 0.86 | 1.06 | 1.21 | 1.12 | 1.43 | 1.11 | 0.50 | 0.27 | 0.48 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.38 | 1.38 | 2.48 | 1.27 | 1.43 | 1.93 | 3.12 | 3.01 | 1.44 | 0.89 | 4.01 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.82 | 3.00 | 1.44 | 1.69 | 2.11 | 2.94 | 2.99 | 1.60 | 1.16 | 3.92 |
| Interest Coverage | 7.94 | 7.94 | 3.41 | 9.99 | 8.19 | 4.52 | 2.26 | 2.39 | 8.18 | 5.22 | -0.70 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.71x means Broadcom Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 2.82x to 1.71x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.71 | 1.71 | 1.17 | 2.82 | 2.62 | 2.64 | 1.87 | 1.44 | 3.90 | 6.26 | 2.31 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.58 | 1.58 | 1.07 | 2.56 | 2.35 | 2.43 | 1.71 | 1.31 | 3.41 | 5.68 | 1.86 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.56 | 1.92 | 1.76 | 1.94 | 1.20 | 0.73 | 1.84 | 4.43 | 1.01 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.37 | 0.31 | 0.49 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.26 |
| Inventory Turnover | 9.07 | 9.07 | 10.83 | 5.86 | 5.77 | 8.18 | 10.34 | 11.57 | 9.00 | 6.31 | 5.21 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 40.82 | 31.25 | 32.14 | 32.52 | 27.54 | 35.10 | 52.64 | 58.21 | 50.66 | 60.13 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Broadcom Inc. returns 1.1% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.7% dividend yield and 0.4% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 48.2% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 1.5% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 48.2% | 48.2% | 166.5% | 54.3% | 61.2% | 92.2% | 187.0% | 155.5% | 24.5% | 97.7% | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% | — |
| FCF Yield | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 5.8% | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.6% | 5.1% | 4.1% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 5.2% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 4.3% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $4.9B | $4.8B | $4.3B | $4.2B | $4.3B | $4.2B | $4.2B | $4.3B | $4.1B | $3.8B |
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Start ComparisonBroadcom Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 67.0x. The historical average is 42.9x. This places it at the 80th percentile of its historical range.
Broadcom Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 44.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 19.2x.
Broadcom Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 31.0%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 17.8%.
Based on historical data, Broadcom Inc. is trading at a P/E of 67.0x. This is at the 80th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Broadcom Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.72% with a payout ratio of 48.2%.
Broadcom Inc. has 67.8% gross margin and 39.9% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Broadcom Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.8x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.