Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:BBY)

$22.49

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Analysis of Profitability Ratios

Microsoft Excel

Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).

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Profitability Ratios (Summary)

Best Buy Co. Inc., profitability ratios

Microsoft Excel
Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017
Return on Sales
Gross profit margin
Operating profit margin
Net profit margin
Return on Investment
Return on equity (ROE)
Return on assets (ROA)

Based on: 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).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. Best Buy Co. Inc. gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2020 to 2021 but then slightly improved from 2021 to 2022.
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. Best Buy Co. Inc. operating profit margin ratio improved from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022.
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. Best Buy Co. Inc. net profit margin ratio improved from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022.
Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Best Buy Co. Inc. ROE deteriorated from 2020 to 2021 but then improved from 2021 to 2022 exceeding 2020 level.
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. Best Buy Co. Inc. ROA deteriorated from 2020 to 2021 but then improved from 2021 to 2022 exceeding 2020 level.

Gross Profit Margin

Best Buy Co. Inc., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Gross profit
Revenue
Profitability Ratio
Gross profit margin1
Benchmarks
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
GameStop Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.

Based on: 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).

1 2022 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. Best Buy Co. Inc. gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2020 to 2021 but then slightly improved from 2021 to 2022.

Operating Profit Margin

Best Buy Co. Inc., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income
Revenue
Profitability Ratio
Operating profit margin1
Benchmarks
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
GameStop Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
Operating Profit Margin, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
Operating Profit Margin, Industry
Consumer Discretionary

Based on: 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).

1 2022 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. Best Buy Co. Inc. operating profit margin ratio improved from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022.

Net Profit Margin

Best Buy Co. Inc., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Revenue
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1
Benchmarks
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
GameStop Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
Net Profit Margin, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
Net Profit Margin, Industry
Consumer Discretionary

Based on: 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).

1 2022 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Revenue
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. Best Buy Co. Inc. net profit margin ratio improved from 2020 to 2021 and from 2021 to 2022.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Best Buy Co. Inc., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Total Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity
Profitability Ratio
ROE1
Benchmarks
ROE, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
GameStop Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
ROE, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
ROE, Industry
Consumer Discretionary

Based on: 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).

1 2022 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Total Best Buy Co., Inc. shareholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Best Buy Co. Inc. ROE deteriorated from 2020 to 2021 but then improved from 2021 to 2022 exceeding 2020 level.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Best Buy Co. Inc., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel
Jan 29, 2022 Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Total assets
Profitability Ratio
ROA1
Benchmarks
ROA, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
GameStop Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
ROA, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
ROA, Industry
Consumer Discretionary

Based on: 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).

1 2022 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. Best Buy Co. Inc. ROA deteriorated from 2020 to 2021 but then improved from 2021 to 2022 exceeding 2020 level.