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Calculation
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2025 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2024 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2023 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2022 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2021 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2020 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2019 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2018 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2017 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2016 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2015 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2014 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2013 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2012 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2011 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2010 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2009 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2008 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2007 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2006 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2005 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-28).
1 US$ in millions
The current ratio for the period examined demonstrates fluctuations over time, generally remaining within a range of 0.98 to 1.40. An initial upward trend is observed from 2005 to 2011, followed by a period of relative instability and a slight decline before recovering in later years.
- Initial Trend (2005-2011)
- From 2005 to 2011, the current ratio generally increased, moving from 1.22 to a peak of 1.40 in 2011. This suggests a strengthening of the company’s short-term liquidity position during this period, indicating an increasing ability to cover current liabilities with current assets.
- Period of Instability (2011-2016)
- Following 2011, the current ratio experienced a period of volatility. It decreased from 1.40 in 2011 to 1.00 in 2016. This suggests a potential weakening in short-term liquidity, possibly due to faster growth in current liabilities compared to current assets, or a deliberate strategy to manage working capital more tightly.
- Recent Trends (2016-2026)
- From 2016 onwards, the current ratio showed some recovery, reaching 1.06 in 2018 before declining to 0.98. A subsequent increase is observed, peaking at 1.23 in 2022, followed by a slight decrease to 1.08 in 2026. This indicates a fluctuating, but generally stable, short-term liquidity position in recent years. The ratio remains above 1.0 for most of this period, suggesting the company maintains a basic ability to meet its short-term obligations.
- Notable Observations
- The current ratio dipped to its lowest point of 1.00 in 2016 and 2017. While still indicating the ability to cover current liabilities, this represents the narrowest margin observed throughout the examined period. The significant increase in current assets in 2020 and 2021 contributed to a temporary rise in the current ratio, although this was not sustained in subsequent years.
Overall, the company’s current ratio demonstrates a dynamic relationship between current assets and current liabilities. While fluctuations are evident, the ratio generally remains above 1.0, suggesting a reasonable level of short-term liquidity throughout the period.
Comparison to Competitors
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | ||||
| Jan 31, 2025 | ||||
| Feb 2, 2024 | ||||
| Feb 3, 2023 | ||||
| Jan 28, 2022 | ||||
| Jan 29, 2021 | ||||
| Jan 31, 2020 | ||||
| Feb 1, 2019 | ||||
| Feb 2, 2018 | ||||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||||
| Jan 29, 2016 | ||||
| Jan 30, 2015 | ||||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||||
| Feb 3, 2012 | ||||
| Jan 28, 2011 | ||||
| Jan 29, 2010 | ||||
| Jan 30, 2009 | ||||
| Feb 1, 2008 | ||||
| Feb 2, 2007 | ||||
| Feb 3, 2006 | ||||
| Jan 28, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-28).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail)
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | ||
| Jan 31, 2025 | ||
| Feb 2, 2024 | ||
| Feb 3, 2023 | ||
| Jan 28, 2022 | ||
| Jan 29, 2021 | ||
| Jan 31, 2020 | ||
| Feb 1, 2019 | ||
| Feb 2, 2018 | ||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||
| Jan 29, 2016 | ||
| Jan 30, 2015 | ||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||
| Feb 3, 2012 | ||
| Jan 28, 2011 | ||
| Jan 29, 2010 | ||
| Jan 30, 2009 | ||
| Feb 1, 2008 | ||
| Feb 2, 2007 | ||
| Feb 3, 2006 | ||
| Jan 28, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-28).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Discretionary)
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | ||
| Jan 31, 2025 | ||
| Feb 2, 2024 | ||
| Feb 3, 2023 | ||
| Jan 28, 2022 | ||
| Jan 29, 2021 | ||
| Jan 31, 2020 | ||
| Feb 1, 2019 | ||
| Feb 2, 2018 | ||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||
| Jan 29, 2016 | ||
| Jan 30, 2015 | ||
| Jan 31, 2014 | ||
| Feb 1, 2013 | ||
| Feb 3, 2012 | ||
| Jan 28, 2011 | ||
| Jan 29, 2010 | ||
| Jan 30, 2009 | ||
| Feb 1, 2008 | ||
| Feb 2, 2007 | ||
| Feb 3, 2006 | ||
| Jan 28, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-28).