Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 35.2x · EV/EBITDA 24.8x · ROE 34.5%. (2003–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $28.4B | $26.9B | $32.1B | $52.8B | $48.4B | $57.6B | $36.0B | $20.2B | $10.6B | $5.0B | $5.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $28.9B | $27.4B | $34.1B | $54.8B | $49.9B | $58.7B | $37.1B | $20.9B | $10.4B | $4.8B | $4.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 35.20 | 31.76 | 54.77 | 95.45 | 141.55 | 263.22 | 72.78 | 202.56 | — | — | — |
| P/S Ratio | 6.09 | 5.77 | 7.96 | 14.58 | 16.64 | 23.51 | 18.71 | 13.68 | 10.24 | 6.89 | 8.71 |
| P/B Ratio | 10.86 | 9.80 | 15.26 | 25.52 | 22.71 | 28.19 | 19.74 | 22.88 | 15.93 | 11.81 | 17.59 |
| P/FCF | 26.35 | 24.98 | 50.89 | 103.15 | 158.88 | 1079.96 | 130.32 | 150.12 | 188.35 | 190.52 | 9985.18 |
| P/OCF | 19.70 | 18.68 | 32.44 | 70.54 | 72.31 | 130.08 | 75.79 | 64.20 | 85.77 | 53.84 | 88.84 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 5.87 | 8.45 | 15.14 | 17.15 | 23.96 | 19.24 | 14.16 | 10.13 | 6.75 | 8.56 |
| EV / EBITDA | 24.80 | 23.53 | 41.67 | 69.96 | 91.23 | 159.55 | 101.12 | 109.45 | — | — | — |
| EV / EBIT | 31.65 | 30.03 | 46.81 | 75.03 | 121.92 | 212.87 | 119.70 | 127.08 | — | — | — |
| EV / FCF | — | 25.42 | 54.03 | 107.11 | 163.81 | 1100.70 | 134.02 | 155.43 | 186.22 | 186.40 | 9809.58 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | 60.0% | 60.0% | 60.5% | 63.2% | 64.7% | 68.6% | 66.4% | 63.1% | 64.4% | 68.5% | 66.0% |
| Operating Margin | 19.6% | 19.6% | 14.9% | 16.5% | 13.4% | 10.9% | 15.5% | 9.6% | -18.1% | -5.9% | -11.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 17.9% | 17.9% | 14.3% | 14.9% | 11.7% | 8.9% | 25.6% | 6.8% | -12.3% | -7.0% | -11.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 34.5% | 34.5% | 27.6% | 25.8% | 16.3% | 11.2% | 36.4% | 13.1% | -23.5% | -14.3% | -26.0% |
| ROA | 13.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 14.8% | 4.7% | -9.0% | -7.7% | -18.9% |
| ROIC | 18.7% | 18.7% | 11.0% | 11.6% | 8.7% | 6.6% | 10.1% | 10.0% | -32.6% | -12.5% | -28.7% |
| ROCE | 23.5% | 23.5% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 6.7% | 10.5% | 7.6% | -15.2% | -8.0% | -24.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.51 | 0.51 | 1.23 | 1.25 | 1.01 | 1.06 | 1.01 | 1.31 | 1.53 | 0.80 | 0.02 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.19 | 1.19 | 3.16 | 3.31 | 3.92 | 5.87 | 5.02 | 6.07 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.17 | 0.94 | 0.98 | 0.70 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.81 | -0.18 | -0.26 | -0.31 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.41 | 0.41 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.79 | 3.74 | — | — | — |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.44 | 3.14 | 3.96 | 4.93 | 20.74 | 3.69 | 5.31 | -2.13 | -4.12 | -175.60 |
| Interest Coverage | 49.83 | 49.83 | 38.32 | 36.00 | 22.01 | 14.66 | 3.66 | 2.73 | -4.57 | -2.80 | -91.71 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.88 | 1.88 | 1.47 | 2.84 | 1.99 | 5.11 | 5.58 | 5.47 | 7.64 | 5.36 | 2.73 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.59 | 1.59 | 1.28 | 2.48 | 1.83 | 4.62 | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.32 | 5.04 | 2.29 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.88 | 1.75 | 1.34 | 3.79 | 4.41 | 4.26 | 6.23 | 3.95 | 1.21 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.74 | 0.62 | 0.58 | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.62 | 0.54 | 0.79 | 1.42 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.96 | 2.96 | 2.94 | 2.38 | 3.35 | 2.15 | 2.76 | 4.55 | 5.20 | 5.01 | 4.29 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 100.99 | 93.54 | 99.51 | 94.35 | 77.01 | 81.18 | 70.80 | 80.21 | 68.22 | 64.75 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.8% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | — | — | — |
| FCF Yield | 3.8% | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $406M | $413M | $426M | $428M | $429M | $390M | $369M | $353M | $345M | $334M |
Competitive pricing and channel shift
According to current market data, DexCom trades at a forward P/E of 27.09, which appears to command a significant premium relative to broader medical device peers, reflecting investor expectations for sustained dominance in the CGM market despite recent volatility in top-line expansion and competitive pricing pressures.
The current PEG ratio of 3.20 suggests that the market is pricing in aggressive long-term growth that may be difficult to sustain if the transition to lower-margin pharmacy channels continues to compress realized pricing. Investors should monitor whether this valuation multiple remains supported as the company shifts its focus toward the broader, yet lower-margin, non-intensive Type 2 diabetes population.
Based on reported financial figures, DexCom's ROIC has fluctuated between 1.9% and 7.2% over the last ten quarters, indicating that the company is currently struggling to consistently compound returns on its heavy investments in automated manufacturing infrastructure and global commercial expansion efforts.
The low ROIC relative to the company's cost of capital suggests that the significant capital expenditures required for G7 production and facility automation are not yet yielding the expected efficiency gains. This trend warrants further investigation into whether the company can achieve higher returns as manufacturing yields stabilize and the product mix shifts toward higher-volume, lower-cost units.
As reported in recent quarterly filings, the company's cash conversion cycle remains elevated, with DIO peaking at 146 days in 2024Q1, which suggests that inventory management and the timing of pharmacy channel collections are creating significant, non-linear impacts on the company's overall operational efficiency.
The high inventory levels appear to reflect the strategic need to maintain buffer stocks during generational product transitions, such as the move from G6 to G7. Investors should monitor whether these working capital requirements normalize as the G7 becomes the primary revenue driver, as persistent inefficiencies could continue to weigh on free cash flow generation.
According to quarterly balance sheet data, DexCom has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio from 1.31 in 2024Q3 to 0.45 in 2026Q1, signaling a strategic shift toward strengthening the balance sheet despite the ongoing capital intensity of its core medical device manufacturing operations.
This reduction in leverage appears to provide the company with greater financial flexibility to navigate potential competitive shocks or regulatory changes in reimbursement. The improved interest coverage ratios suggest that the company is better positioned to manage its debt obligations, though investors should remain cautious of the high fixed-cost base that remains sensitive to volume fluctuations.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to DexCom, as it obscures the significant impact of non-cash stock-based compensation and the volatility of channel-mix shifts on reported net income, which may lead to an inaccurate assessment of the company's true underlying cash-generative capacity.
Analysts should instead prioritize free cash flow margins and adjusted EBITDA, which better reflect the company's ability to convert revenue into cash after accounting for the heavy capital expenditures required for its automated manufacturing facilities. Relying solely on P/E may lead to an overestimation of earnings quality during periods of rapid product transition and channel expansion.
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DexCom, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 35.2x. The historical average is 79.3x. This places it at the 20th percentile of its historical range.
DexCom, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 24.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 56.6x.
DexCom, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 34.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is -32.9%.
Based on historical data, DexCom, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 35.2x. This is at the 20th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
DexCom, Inc. has 60.0% gross margin and 19.6% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
DexCom, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.2x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.