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- Income Statement
- Cash Flow Statement
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Current Ratio since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
- Aggregate Accruals
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Calculation
Target Corp., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net earnings (loss)1 | ÷ | Shareholders’ investment1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2024 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2023 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2022 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2020 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 1, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2012 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 30, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 31, 2009 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 2, 2008 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Feb 3, 2007 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 28, 2006 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Jan 29, 2005 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
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
- Net Earnings (Loss) Trend
- Net earnings show fluctuations throughout the period, with a general upward trend after periods of volatility. Initial years reflect moderate growth, peaking in early 2010s before a significant loss in 2015. Following the loss, net earnings recover markedly, achieving substantial growth and reaching the highest levels around 2022. Although there is a decline in 2023, earnings improve again in the last recorded years, indicating resilience and recovery capacity.
- Shareholders' Investment Dynamics
- Shareholders’ investment experienced growth up to approximately 2010, with peaks around 2013, followed by a decline towards mid-2010s. Investment levels decrease notably between 2014 and 2017, aligning with the period of net earnings loss. Post-2017, investment levels stabilize and increase gradually through subsequent years, suggesting renewed investor confidence parallel to earnings recovery.
- Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis
- ROE exhibits a similar pattern to net earnings, with consistent moderate returns in earlier years. A pronounced dip occurs in 2014-2015, coinciding with the net earnings loss and reduced shareholders' investment. After this period, ROE improves significantly, achieving peak values well above earlier figures by 2022. Subsequent years show some correction, but ROE remains robust, indicating effective equity utilization and profitability.
- Relationships and Insights
- The correlation between shareholders’ investment and net earnings is evident, especially during periods of decline and recovery. The dip in investment corresponds with negative earnings and low ROE, while increases align with improved profitability and returns. The sharp rise in ROE around 2022, despite slightly lower shareholders’ investment compared to earlier peaks, suggests enhanced operational efficiency or profitability per unit of equity invested. The volatility in net earnings and ROE underlines sensitivity to external or internal factors affecting financial performance, with a notable recovery pattern in later years.
Comparison to Competitors
Target Corp., ROE, 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., ROE, 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., ROE, 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).