Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Cash Flow Statement
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Operating Profit Margin since 2005
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
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Calculation
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation
| P/OP | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Operating profit per share1 | Operating profit per share1 | = | Operating income1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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Based on: 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$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Lowe’s Cos. Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trends
- The share price exhibited notable fluctuations over the period analyzed. Beginning at $26.91 in 2005, the price experienced a decline reaching a low point of $18.25 in 2009. Following this trough, a general upward trend is observed with prices rising steadily and reaching $109.91 by 2019. A significant volatility is noticeable during the period 2020 to 2025: a sharp drop to $67.8 in 2020 is followed by a rapid recovery and peak of $227.6 in 2021, after which the price fluctuates downward to $232.89 in 2025. This indicates periods of market uncertainty, possibly influenced by external economic events, but overall, the share price shows strong growth over the long term.
- Operating Profit per Share (OPPS) Trends
- Data for operating profit per share are available from 2015 onwards. OPPS shows consistent growth from $5.04 in 2015 to $20.2 in 2023, marking a roughly fourfold increase over eight years. There is a minor dip in 2020 to $5.05, possibly correlating with economic disruptions during that year, but the metric quickly recovers and peaks at $20.2 in 2023, suggesting improved operational efficiency or profitability over time.
- Price-to-Operating Profit Ratio (P/OP)
- The P/OP ratio, measured from 2015 onwards, generally declines from 14.77 in 2015 to around 11-12 in 2024-2025, though with some interim volatility. A pronounced spike to 21.77 in 2019 corresponds to a relative overvaluation or reduced operating profit in that year. The ratio's decline after 2019 suggests the share price growth is becoming more closely aligned with operating profit increases, reflecting a potential normalization of market valuation metrics.
- Overall Financial Insights
- The company shows strong long-term share price growth despite intermediate fluctuations linked to economic cycles. Operating profitability on a per-share basis has improved markedly since 2015. The P/OP ratio's downward trend signals improving fundamentals supporting the stock price, aside from some short-term valuation anomalies. The dip in both share price and OPPS around 2020 likely reflects external impacts on the business environment, from which the company has demonstrated resilience with a robust recovery.
Comparison to Competitors
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., P/OP, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2025 | |||
| Mar 25, 2024 | |||
| Mar 27, 2023 | |||
| Mar 21, 2022 | |||
| Mar 22, 2021 | |||
| Mar 23, 2020 | |||
| Apr 2, 2019 | |||
| Apr 2, 2018 | |||
| Apr 4, 2017 | |||
| Mar 29, 2016 | |||
| Mar 31, 2015 | |||
| Mar 31, 2014 | |||
| Apr 2, 2013 | |||
| Apr 2, 2012 | |||
| Mar 29, 2011 | |||
| Mar 30, 2010 | |||
| Mar 31, 2009 | |||
| Apr 1, 2008 | |||
| Apr 3, 2007 | |||
| Apr 7, 2006 | |||
| Apr 13, 2005 |
Based on: 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).