Debt to Equity
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- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Calculation
Target Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to equity | = | Total debt and other borrowings1 | ÷ | Shareholders’ investment1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2024 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2023 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2022 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2021 | = | ÷ | |||
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| Feb 3, 2018 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2017 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2016 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2015 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2014 | = | ÷ | |||
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| Jan 28, 2012 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2011 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2010 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2009 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2008 | = | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2007 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2006 | = | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2005 | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
1 US$ in millions
The financial data over the two decades reveals distinct trends in the company's capital structure and leverage dynamics. The analysis of total debt and shareholders’ investment highlights varying patterns with discernible shifts in the debt-to-equity relationship.
- Total Debt and Other Borrowings
- The total debt levels exhibited a gradual increase from around $9.5 billion in early 2005 to over $17 billion by early 2008, indicating a significant rise in borrowing during this period. Following this peak, there was a notable decline in debt through 2014, reaching approximately $12.8 billion. Debt levels remained relatively stable with slight fluctuations between 2015 and 2019, generally hovering around the $11 billion mark. From 2020 onwards, the debt increased again, surpassing $16 billion by early 2024 before slightly retracting in 2025. This pattern suggests a strategic shift in financing, balancing between leveraging for expansion or operational needs and reducing borrowings during certain intervals.
- Shareholders’ Investment
- Shareholders’ investment grew steadily from about $13 billion in 2005, peaking at $16.6 billion in early 2013. A subsequent decline occurred over the next several years, dropping to approximately $11 billion by early 2017, which may reflect share buybacks, dividends, or declines in retained earnings. From 2018 onward, this figure showed fluctuations, with increases noted around 2020 and again leading into 2025, ending near $14.7 billion. These variations may reflect changing corporate policies on equity financing and shareholder distributions.
- Debt to Equity Ratio
- The debt-to-equity ratio displays marked volatility over the period. Initially, it ranged between 0.64 and 0.73 in the mid-2000s, indicating conservative leverage. However, a sharp increase occurred by 2008, reaching a high of 1.37, signaling a period of heightened financial leverage possibly linked to borrowing surges. From 2009 through 2014, the ratio generally declined and stabilized below or near 1.0, reflecting a more balanced capital structure. The ratio again experienced increases post-2016, peaking at 1.44 in early 2023, suggesting a return to higher leverage. The latest data shows a decrease to 1.09 in 2025, indicating a modest reduction in debt relative to equity.
Overall, the company appears to have alternated between phases of increased debt financing and relative deleveraging. The interplay between total debt and shareholders’ equity, alongside the fluctuating debt-to-equity ratios, indicates responsiveness to economic conditions, strategic financing decisions, and possibly shifts in operational or investment priorities over the examined timeline.
Comparison to Competitors
Target Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Target Corp. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | |||
| Feb 3, 2024 | |||
| Jan 28, 2023 | |||
| Jan 29, 2022 | |||
| Jan 30, 2021 | |||
| Feb 1, 2020 | |||
| Feb 2, 2019 | |||
| Feb 3, 2018 | |||
| Jan 28, 2017 | |||
| Jan 30, 2016 | |||
| Jan 31, 2015 | |||
| Feb 1, 2014 | |||
| Feb 2, 2013 | |||
| Jan 28, 2012 | |||
| Jan 29, 2011 | |||
| Jan 30, 2010 | |||
| Jan 31, 2009 | |||
| Feb 2, 2008 | |||
| Feb 3, 2007 | |||
| Jan 28, 2006 | |||
| Jan 29, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Target Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | ||
| Feb 3, 2024 | ||
| Jan 28, 2023 | ||
| Jan 29, 2022 | ||
| Jan 30, 2021 | ||
| Feb 1, 2020 | ||
| Feb 2, 2019 | ||
| Feb 3, 2018 | ||
| Jan 28, 2017 | ||
| Jan 30, 2016 | ||
| Jan 31, 2015 | ||
| Feb 1, 2014 | ||
| Feb 2, 2013 | ||
| Jan 28, 2012 | ||
| Jan 29, 2011 | ||
| Jan 30, 2010 | ||
| Jan 31, 2009 | ||
| Feb 2, 2008 | ||
| Feb 3, 2007 | ||
| Jan 28, 2006 | ||
| Jan 29, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Target Corp., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | ||
| Feb 3, 2024 | ||
| Jan 28, 2023 | ||
| Jan 29, 2022 | ||
| Jan 30, 2021 | ||
| Feb 1, 2020 | ||
| Feb 2, 2019 | ||
| Feb 3, 2018 | ||
| Jan 28, 2017 | ||
| Jan 30, 2016 | ||
| Jan 31, 2015 | ||
| Feb 1, 2014 | ||
| Feb 2, 2013 | ||
| Jan 28, 2012 | ||
| Jan 29, 2011 | ||
| Jan 30, 2010 | ||
| Jan 31, 2009 | ||
| Feb 2, 2008 | ||
| Feb 3, 2007 | ||
| Jan 28, 2006 | ||
| Jan 29, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-02-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-29).