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Calculation
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net earnings1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
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| Jan 31, 2025 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
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| Jan 28, 2022 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2020 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
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| Jan 28, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2009 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2008 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2007 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2006 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2005 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
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$ in millions
- Net Earnings
- The net earnings exhibit a mixed trend over the years. Initial growth is noted from 2005 to 2007, peaking at 3,105 million US dollars. This is followed by a decline in 2008 and a further drop to a low in 2010 at 1,783 million. After 2010, earnings generally recovered, reaching a notable peak in 2022 with 8,442 million US dollars, before showing some volatility in subsequent years, slightly decreasing to 6,957 million by 2025.
- Total Assets
- Total assets show gradual growth from 21,209 million US dollars in 2005 to a peak of 46,735 million in 2021. This indicates an expansion of asset base for most of the period. There is a mild contraction after 2021, with assets decreasing to 41,702 million US dollars by 2025, but overall the asset base remains significantly higher than in the earlier years, suggesting long-term growth in company size and resource accumulation.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- ROA displays notable fluctuations throughout the period. Starting at 10.26% in 2005, it showed some decline in the late 2000s, reaching a low around 5.4% in 2010. From that point, ROA gradually improved, surpassing 10% again by 2016 and reaching a high of 18.91% in 2021. Following the peak, some variability is seen with ROA declining to 16.14% in 2025. The overall pattern indicates improving efficiency in asset utilization after 2010, with a strong performance peak in the early 2020s.
- Summary of Trends
- The data reflects a cyclical financial performance with challenges in the late 2000s followed by recovery and growth. Net earnings and ROA indicate a period of recovery and efficiency improvement beginning around 2011, with strong profitability peaks in the early 2020s. Despite a slight decline in total assets after 2021, the asset base remains significantly expanded compared to the early years. The combination of rising net earnings and improved return on assets suggests enhanced operational effectiveness and profitability in recent years, although some volatility in net earnings in the latest years points to potential external or internal challenges requiring monitoring.
Comparison to Competitors
Lowe’s Cos. Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer discretionary distribution & retail)
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer discretionary)
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Consumer Discretionary | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 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).