Debt to Equity
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- Income Statement
- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
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Calculation
Home Depot Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt1 | ÷ | Stockholders’ equity (deficit)1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2025 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2024 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2023 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2022 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2021 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2020 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2019 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2018 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2017 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2016 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2015 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2014 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2013 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2012 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2011 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2010 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2009 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2008 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2007 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2006 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2005 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
1 US$ in millions
The relationship between total debt and stockholders’ equity exhibited a significant shift over the period examined. Initially, the debt-to-equity ratio was relatively low, indicating a conservative capital structure. However, a marked increase in this ratio occurred over time, particularly in the latter half of the period, suggesting a growing reliance on debt financing.
- Initial Period (2005-2007)
- From 2005 to 2007, the debt-to-equity ratio increased from 0.09 to 0.47. This indicates a moderate increase in leverage, with debt growing at a faster rate than equity. Total debt increased substantially during this period, while stockholders’ equity experienced fluctuations.
- Period of Increasing Leverage (2008-2018)
- The years 2008 through 2018 witnessed a continued and accelerating rise in the debt-to-equity ratio. The ratio climbed from 0.76 in 2008 to 18.59 in 2018. This substantial increase suggests a significant shift towards debt financing, potentially driven by strategic initiatives, acquisitions, or responses to market conditions. Notably, stockholders’ equity declined considerably during this timeframe, reaching a deficit by 2018. Total debt increased consistently throughout this period.
- Volatility and Recent Trends (2019-2026)
- Following the peak in 2018, the debt-to-equity ratio experienced considerable volatility. A high ratio of 11.29 was recorded in 2019, followed by a negative equity position in 2020, resulting in an undefined ratio. The ratio then surged to 27.65 in 2021 and 42.25 in 2022, before decreasing to 8.04 in 2023 and 4.35 in 2024. The most recent value, recorded in 2025, is 4.35, and a further decrease to 5.5772 is observed in 2026. This suggests potential efforts to reduce debt or improve equity, although the ratio remains elevated compared to the earlier years of the period. Stockholders’ equity began to recover in 2023, continuing into 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- Total Debt and Equity Movements
- Total debt consistently increased from 2005 to 2022, peaking at US$43,193 million. While it increased to US$53,383 million in 2023, it decreased to US$55,772 million in 2026. Stockholders’ equity demonstrated a more erratic pattern, initially growing before experiencing a prolonged decline, culminating in a deficit between 2018 and 2020. Equity then began to recover, reaching positive values in 2023 and continuing to grow through 2026.
In summary, the company’s capital structure underwent a substantial transformation, moving from a conservative approach with low leverage to a more aggressive strategy characterized by a significantly higher debt-to-equity ratio. Recent years suggest a potential stabilization or reduction in leverage, coupled with a recovery in stockholders’ equity, but the ratio remains considerably higher than its historical levels.
Comparison to Competitors
Home Depot Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Home Depot Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ||||
| Feb 2, 2025 | ||||
| Jan 28, 2024 | ||||
| Jan 29, 2023 | ||||
| Jan 30, 2022 | ||||
| Jan 31, 2021 | ||||
| Feb 2, 2020 | ||||
| Feb 3, 2019 | ||||
| Jan 28, 2018 | ||||
| Jan 29, 2017 | ||||
| Jan 31, 2016 | ||||
| Feb 1, 2015 | ||||
| Feb 2, 2014 | ||||
| Feb 3, 2013 | ||||
| Jan 29, 2012 | ||||
| Jan 30, 2011 | ||||
| Jan 31, 2010 | ||||
| Feb 1, 2009 | ||||
| Feb 3, 2008 | ||||
| Jan 28, 2007 | ||||
| Jan 29, 2006 | ||||
| Jan 30, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)
Home Depot Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)
| Home Depot Inc. | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| Feb 2, 2025 | ||
| Jan 28, 2024 | ||
| Jan 29, 2023 | ||
| Jan 30, 2022 | ||
| Jan 31, 2021 | ||
| Feb 2, 2020 | ||
| Feb 3, 2019 | ||
| Jan 28, 2018 | ||
| Jan 29, 2017 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | ||
| Feb 1, 2015 | ||
| Feb 2, 2014 | ||
| Feb 3, 2013 | ||
| Jan 29, 2012 | ||
| Jan 30, 2011 | ||
| Jan 31, 2010 | ||
| Feb 1, 2009 | ||
| Feb 3, 2008 | ||
| Jan 28, 2007 | ||
| Jan 29, 2006 | ||
| Jan 30, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Home Depot Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Home Depot Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ||
| Feb 2, 2025 | ||
| Jan 28, 2024 | ||
| Jan 29, 2023 | ||
| Jan 30, 2022 | ||
| Jan 31, 2021 | ||
| Feb 2, 2020 | ||
| Feb 3, 2019 | ||
| Jan 28, 2018 | ||
| Jan 29, 2017 | ||
| Jan 31, 2016 | ||
| Feb 1, 2015 | ||
| Feb 2, 2014 | ||
| Feb 3, 2013 | ||
| Jan 29, 2012 | ||
| Jan 30, 2011 | ||
| Jan 31, 2010 | ||
| Feb 1, 2009 | ||
| Feb 3, 2008 | ||
| Jan 28, 2007 | ||
| Jan 29, 2006 | ||
| Jan 30, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-30).