How to buy Xero stock | $82.3

Xero Limited is a software—application business based in the US. Xero shares (XROLF) are listed on the PINK and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Xero employs 3,055 staff and has a market cap (total outstanding shares value) of USD$11.7 billion.

How to buy shares in Xero

1. Compare share trading platforms. If you're a beginner, look for a platform with low commissions, expert ratings and investment tools to track your portfolio. Narrow down top brands with our comparison table.
2. Open and fund your brokerage account. Complete an application with your personal and financial details, like your ID and bank information. Fund your account with a bank transfer, credit card or debit card.
3. Search for Xero. Find the stock by name or ticker symbol: XROLF. Research its history to confirm it's a solid investment against your financial goals.
4. Purchase now or later. Buy today with a market order or use a limit order to delay your purchase until Xero reaches your desired price. To spread out your purchase, look into dollar-cost averaging, which smooths out buying at consistent intervals and amounts.
5. Decide on how many to buy. At last close price of USD$82.3, weigh your budget against a diversified portfolio that can minimize risk through the market's ups and downs. You may be able to buy a fractional share of Xero, depending on your broker.
6. Check in on your investment. Congratulations, you own a part of Xero. Optimize your portfolio by tracking how your stock — and even the business — performs with an eye on the long term. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights on directors and management that can affect your stock.

Xero share price

Use our graph to track the performance of XROLF stocks over time.

Xero shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2020-10-20.

Latest market close	USD$82.3
52-week range	USD$34.05 - USD$84.53
50-day moving average	USD$72.9246
200-day moving average	USD$62.3989
Wall St. target price	N/A
PE ratio	5027.0479
Dividend yield	N/A (0%)
Earnings per share (TTM)	USD$-0.186

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Xero price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $82.3 from 2020-10-16

1 week (2021-01-12)	N/A
1 month (2020-12-23)	-26.79%
3 months (2020-10-23)	1.58%
6 months (2020-07-23)	24.60%

1 year (2020-01-19)	N/A
2 years (2019-01-19)	N/A
3 years (2018-01-19)	N/A
5 years (2016-01-19)	N/A

Is Xero under- or over-valued?

Valuing Xero stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Xero's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Xero's P/E ratio

Xero's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 5027x. In other words, Xero shares trade at around 5027x recent earnings.

Xero financials

Gross profit TTM	USD$611.6 million
Return on assets TTM	2.03%
Return on equity TTM	0.86%
Profit margin	0.46%
Book value	$1.616
Market capitalisation	USD$11.7 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

Xero share dividends

We're not expecting Xero to pay a dividend over the next 12 months.

Xero share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Xero's shares have ranged in value from as little as $34.05 up to $84.53. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (PINK average) beta is 1, while Xero's is 0.9563. This would suggest that Xero's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

Xero overview

Xero Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a software as a service company worldwide. The company offers Xero, a cloud-based accounting software that connects small businesses to their advisors. It also provides Xero mobile app; and accountant/bookkeeper tools, including Xero HQ, Xero Practice Manager, Xero Workpapers, Xero tax tools, and Xero Cashbook/Ledger. The company serves various businesses, such as retail, high tech, non-profit, legal, Amazon sellers, hospitality, cafés, startups, construction, creatives, e-commerce, small business, healthcare, farming, manufacturing, tourism, real estate, and franchises. Xero Limited was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.

Frequently asked questions

• What percentage of Xero is owned by insiders or institutions?

  Currently 19.412% of Xero shares are held by insiders and 19.367% by institutions.

• How many people work for Xero?

  Latest data suggests 3,055 work at Xero.

• When does the fiscal year end for Xero?

  Xero's fiscal year ends in March.

• Where is Xero based?

  Xero's address is: XERO ONE, Wellington, New Zealand, 6011