Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net earnings attributable to Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.1 | ÷ | Total Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 16.94% | = | 100 | × | 3,982 | ÷ | 23,512 |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 19.32% | = | 100 | × | 5,024 | ÷ | 26,007 |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 14.85% | = | 100 | × | 4,078 | ÷ | 27,466 |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 13.97% | = | 100 | × | 4,173 | ÷ | 29,880 |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13.67% | = | 100 | × | 4,220 | ÷ | 30,861 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.44% | = | 100 | × | 1,932 | ÷ | 20,457 |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 12.59% | = | 100 | × | 2,450 | ÷ | 19,454 |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 11.66% | = | 100 | × | 2,127 | ÷ | 18,236 |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 18.28% | = | 100 | × | 2,714 | ÷ | 14,847 |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 14.52% | = | 100 | × | 2,091 | ÷ | 14,400 |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 13.95% | = | 100 | × | 2,006 | ÷ | 14,376 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 16.76% | = | 100 | × | 2,157 | ÷ | 12,869 |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 18.38% | = | 100 | × | 2,041 | ÷ | 11,104 |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 17.31% | = | 100 | × | 1,751 | ÷ | 10,116 |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 17.54% | = | 100 | × | 1,560 | ÷ | 8,890 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-21), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-11-07), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-04).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | CVS Health Corp. | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 16.94% | 10.39% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 19.32% | -1.02% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 14.85% | 17.57% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 13.97% | 14.44% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13.67% | 14.08% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.44% | 12.23% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 12.59% | 12.10% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 11.66% | 10.28% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 18.28% | 9.10% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 14.52% | 9.09% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 13.95% | 10.33% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 16.76% | 9.29% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 18.38% | 8.42% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 17.31% | 13.80% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 17.54% | 14.70% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-21), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-11-07), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-04).
Comparison to Sector (Food & Drug Retailers)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (food & drug retailers)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Food & Drug Retailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 16.94% | 12.15% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 19.32% | 5.26% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 14.85% | 16.42% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 13.97% | 14.23% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13.67% | 13.90% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.44% | 11.26% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 12.59% | 12.27% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 11.66% | 10.73% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 18.28% | 11.67% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 14.52% | 10.59% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 13.95% | 11.37% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 16.76% | 11.32% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 18.38% | 11.03% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 17.31% | 15.57% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 17.54% | 16.17% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-21), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-11-07), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-04).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Services)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 16.94% | 20.63% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 19.32% | 21.21% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 14.85% | 26.37% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 13.97% | 20.80% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13.67% | 19.48% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.44% | 18.67% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 12.59% | 17.58% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 11.66% | 16.91% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 18.28% | 16.73% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 14.52% | 14.70% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 13.95% | 14.83% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 16.76% | 16.13% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 18.38% | 15.38% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 17.31% | 16.19% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 17.54% | 15.36% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-20), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-21), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-30), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-11-07), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-04).