Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Target Corp., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net earnings (loss)1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | 7.67% | = | 100 | × | 3,281 | ÷ | 42,779 |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 7.11% | = | 100 | × | 2,937 | ÷ | 41,290 |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 7.52% | = | 100 | × | 2,934 | ÷ | 38,999 |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 7.31% | = | 100 | × | 2,737 | ÷ | 37,431 |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 8.35% | = | 100 | × | 3,363 | ÷ | 40,262 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -3.95% | = | 100 | × | (1,636) | ÷ | 41,404 |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 4.42% | = | 100 | × | 1,971 | ÷ | 44,553 |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 6.23% | = | 100 | × | 2,999 | ÷ | 48,163 |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 6.28% | = | 100 | × | 2,929 | ÷ | 46,630 |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 6.68% | = | 100 | × | 2,920 | ÷ | 43,705 |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5.59% | = | 100 | × | 2,488 | ÷ | 44,533 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 5.02% | = | 100 | × | 2,214 | ÷ | 44,106 |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 6.39% | = | 100 | × | 2,849 | ÷ | 44,560 |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 7.46% | = | 100 | × | 2,787 | ÷ | 37,349 |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 6.88% | = | 100 | × | 2,408 | ÷ | 34,995 |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 9.90% | = | 100 | × | 3,198 | ÷ | 32,293 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-12), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2006-04-10), 10-K (filing date: 2005-04-11).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Target Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Target Corp. | Amazon.com Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | TJX Cos. Inc. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | 7.67% | 6.64% | 7.20% | 7.50% | 21.94% | 10.85% | 13.55% | 6.29% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 7.11% | 5.14% | 8.06% | 12.04% | 25.27% | 6.71% | 21.36% | 3.04% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 7.52% | 6.19% | 7.68% | 12.30% | 19.38% | 9.77% | 18.55% | 4.82% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 7.31% | 2.31% | 7.37% | 10.72% | 18.52% | 8.99% | 17.84% | 6.86% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 8.35% | 2.84% | 7.09% | 10.35% | 16.47% | 8.14% | 19.81% | 7.36% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -3.95% | 0.91% | 7.11% | 9.49% | 15.88% | 8.48% | 19.91% | 8.03% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 4.42% | -0.44% | 6.23% | 9.43% | 13.29% | 6.98% | 20.95% | 7.83% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 6.23% | 0.68% | 6.73% | 9.19% | 11.04% | 6.00% | 20.05% | 8.37% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 6.28% | -0.12% | 6.30% | 7.91% | 9.58% | 5.48% | 18.07% | 8.12% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 6.68% | 2.50% | 5.46% | 6.58% | 8.32% | 5.96% | 16.85% | 9.07% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5.59% | 6.13% | 5.47% | 3.83% | 6.51% | 5.40% | 16.26% | 8.40% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 5.02% | 6.53% | 4.94% | — | 5.49% | 6.72% | 14.25% | 8.20% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 6.39% | 7.76% | 6.20% | — | 9.92% | 9.10% | 11.69% | 7.79% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 7.46% | 7.34% | 5.52% | — | 11.02% | 11.18% | 12.13% | 7.46% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 6.88% | 4.35% | 6.31% | — | 13.12% | 11.23% | 12.56% | 8.13% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 9.90% | 9.71% | 6.44% | — | 12.85% | 10.26% | 13.09% | 8.54% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-12), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2006-04-10), 10-K (filing date: 2005-04-11).
Comparison to Sector (General Retailers)
Target Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (general retailers)
| Target Corp. | General Retailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | 7.67% | — |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 7.11% | 6.74% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 7.52% | 7.63% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 7.31% | 7.25% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 8.35% | 7.90% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -3.95% | 6.85% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 4.42% | 7.11% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 6.23% | 7.62% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 6.28% | 7.22% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 6.68% | 7.81% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5.59% | 7.26% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 5.02% | 7.09% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 6.39% | 7.99% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 7.46% | 8.39% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 6.88% | 8.98% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 9.90% | 9.55% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-12), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2006-04-10), 10-K (filing date: 2005-04-11).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Services)
Target Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2020 | 7.67% | — |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 7.11% | 5.78% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 7.52% | 6.13% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 7.31% | 8.54% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 8.35% | 6.92% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | -3.95% | 6.80% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 4.42% | 7.20% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 6.23% | 7.01% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 6.28% | 6.78% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 6.68% | 6.73% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 5.59% | 6.50% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 5.02% | 6.53% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 6.39% | 6.86% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 7.46% | 6.78% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 6.88% | 7.21% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 9.90% | 6.92% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-08), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2015-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-11), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-12), 10-K (filing date: 2009-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-13), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-15), 10-K (filing date: 2006-04-10), 10-K (filing date: 2005-04-11).