Computershare Limited Ratios | P/E, ROE & Valuation

On the Key Ratios page for Computershare Limited (CPU), the latest P/E of 26.3 frames valuation, while ROE 21.78% and ROIC 16.60% indicates profitability and capital efficiency. Together with the current ratio of 2.78 and debt-to-equity 0.74, these signals help you judge whether valuation is supported by fundamentals across the historical rows.

Financial Performance Ratios

CPU Historical Per Share Metrics

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Revenue per Share$4.40$5.31$4.87$4.60$4.24$5.08$5.82$5.48$5.23$5.04
Net Income per Share$0.83$1.03$0.59$0.74$0.38$0.34$0.43$0.76$0.55$0.48
Operating Cash Flow per Share$1.45$1.40$1.22$1.96$1.45$0.91$2.25$0.96$1.60$1.43
Free Cash Flow per Share$1.39$1.33$1.02$1.59$1.14$0.49$1.47$0.43$1.48$1.33
Cash per Share$2.13$2.35$2.18$3.78$3.13$2.43$1.53$1.41$1.23$1.54
Book Value per Share$3.88$3.67$3.25$7.06$6.81$6.71$3.97$3.75$3.20$3.81
Tangible Book Value per Share$-0.62$-0.83$-1.00$-10.10$-10.32$-7.84$-8.29$-7.10$-6.04$-8.18
Interest Debt per Share$2.99$3.47$3.20$8.52$8.17$5.84$5.69$4.97$3.67$4.94
CAPEX per Share$0.06$0.07$0.20$0.37$0.32$0.42$0.78$0.53$0.12$0.11

CPU Historical Valuation Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.2734.541.092858.0546.5129.1820.2632.829.24
Price to Book (P/B)7.179.735.442.923.222.343.134.15.713.76
Price to Sales (P/S)6.326.724.974.485.163.092.132.83.432.8
Enterprise Value to EBITDA18.7520.1714.9414.4825.3919.0415.214.1415.8517.95
EV to Sales6.536.945.175.486.333.752.833.453.883.46
EV to Operating Cash Flow19.7926.2420.6912.8618.4720.977.3219.6812.6712.15
EV to Free Cash Flow20.6727.724.7215.8323.6638.8911.2243.6313.7213.13
Enterprise Value$16.64B$21.61B$15.08B$15.22B$16.22B$10.66B$9.02B$10.35B$11.14B$9.61B

CPU Historical Profitability Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Return on Equity (ROE)21.78%28.20%13.24%10.44%5.54%5.04%10.73%20.23%17.40%12.85%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)16.60%14.96%9.89%4.94%2.50%2.70%3.90%6.36%7.63%4.05%
Return on Tangible Assets19.16%22.51%13.71%21.41%17.50%26.05%82.72%136.98%228.85%104.40%
Earnings Yield2.97%2.90%2.43%3.57%1.72%2.15%3.43%4.94%3.05%3.42%
Free Cash Flow Yield5.00%3.72%4.21%7.73%5.19%3.12%11.84%2.82%8.24%9.42%
Dividend Yield2.58%1.39%1.89%2.27%1.84%3.21%4.61%3.39%2.61%2.88%

CPU Historical Liquidity & Financial Strength

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Current Ratio2.782.22.941.681.581.721.42.141.141.66
Interest Coverage12.77.774.717.355.695.386.067.436.926.81
Income Quality1.071.362.071.352.171.622.620.691.711.72
Debt to Equity0.740.890.671.181.190.861.41.31.131.29
Debt to Assets32.36%36.01%34.89%40.55%41.91%36.31%43.63%42.57%37.51%38.89%
Net Debt to EBITDA0.610.620.592.644.73.353.762.631.843.44

CPU Historical Efficiency Ratios

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Receivables Turnover4.935.695.091.651.743.044.894.285.033.83
Payables Turnover3.273.7180.7842.1297.8855.2876.9777.5945.2340.65
Inventory Turnover00389.25162.83228.07248.16352.53372.57434.44342.65
Days Sales Outstanding74.0764.171.75221.59209.25120.1174.785.2672.5695.28
Days Payables Outstanding111.5998.294.528.673.736.64.744.78.078.98
Days of Inventory on Hand000.942.241.61.471.040.980.841.07

CPU Historical Market Metrics

10 years
Metric (FY)TTM202520242023202220212020201920182017
Enterprise Value to EBITDA18.7520.1714.9414.4825.3919.0415.214.1415.8517.95
Market Cap$16.10B$20.94B$14.49B$12.45B$13.22B$8.79B$6.79B$8.42B$9.84B$7.77B
Enterprise Value$16.64B$21.61B$15.08B$15.22B$16.22B$10.66B$9.02B$10.35B$11.14B$9.61B
Dividend Yield2.58%1.39%1.89%2.27%1.84%3.21%4.61%3.39%2.61%2.88%
Payout Ratio70.78%47.85%77.60%63.69%106.72%149.18%134.48%68.59%85.52%84.34%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Computershare Limited stock overvalued based on its P/E ratio?

On this page, CPU's current P/E is 26.3, compared with a multi-year average around 34.6. A lower P/E versus its own history is often interpreted as relatively cheaper valuation (all else equal). In practice, the "why" matters: check whether the lower multiple is supported by profitability and earnings quality (for example, ROE/ROIC and income quality in the table), or whether it reflects weaker fundamentals.

What is Computershare Limited market cap?

Market cap is the market value of a company's equity and is commonly calculated as share price multiplied by shares outstanding. The latest market cap shown in the table is $16.10B. Pair market cap with valuation multiples (P/E, P/B, P/S) so you can evaluate whether size also corresponds with "quality" and profitability. For a wider view across stocks, you can also use the stock screener.

What is a good P/E ratio for Computershare Limited compared to its industry?

There isn't one universal "good" P/E - P/E should be judged against the business model and expected growth for its sector. A practical approach is: (1) compare the P/E on this page to Computershare Limited's own historical range (shown across the table's rows), and (2) benchmark against peer companies using the Screener's P/E filters and the Peers Comparison/Compare tools. If profitability (ROE/ROIC) and cash-flow strength are improving, a higher P/E can be more defensible; if returns are slipping, even a lower P/E may be a value trap.

How does Computershare Limited compare to its competitors in key financial ratios?

The fastest way to compare Computershare Limited with competitors is to use the built-in "Peers Comparison" section on this page and the Compare tool. Focus on a small set of ratios that work together: P/E for valuation, ROE/ROIC for profitability and capital efficiency, current ratio and interest coverage for liquidity and solvency, and debt-to-equity for leverage risk. When you see Computershare Limited outperform peers on profitability while keeping valuation and leverage reasonable, it often signals stronger fundamentals.

Is Computershare Limited financially strong based on its ratios?

To assess whether Computershare Limited is financially strong, review both profitability and balance-sheet risk together. Current ratio is about 2.78, which is above 1.0 and can indicate more comfortable short-term liquidity. Interest coverage is about 12.70, implying a stronger ability to cover interest expenses. Debt-to-equity is about 0.74, suggesting leverage is more moderate relative to a high-debt profile. Then confirm the same story is supported by ROE/ROIC (quality of earnings) and by cash-flow backed metrics in the table.

What do Computershare Limited's financial ratios say about its future growth?

Ratios are a way to see what the business is likely to sustain. Look for upward trends in profitability metrics (ROE and ROIC), improving earnings/cash-flow backed measures, and stable or strengthening liquidity. If Computershare Limited is sustaining strong returns (for example ROE at 21.78% and ROIC at 16.60%) while debt levels and interest coverage remain manageable, growth expectations may be more credible. If valuation multiples expand while returns weaken, the market may be pricing optimistic growth ahead of results.