Total Asset Turnover
since 2005
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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Cash Flow Statement
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Return on Assets (ROA) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Calculation
Target Corp., total asset turnover, long-term trends, calculation
| Total asset turnover | = | Net sales1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | = | ÷ | |||
| 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: 2026-01-31), 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 total asset turnover ratio for the period examined demonstrates a generally increasing trend, punctuated by periods of relative stability and minor declines. Initially, the ratio exhibited growth from 1.45 in 2005 to a peak of 1.59 in 2007. A slight decrease followed in 2008, before stabilizing around the 1.47 to 1.54 range between 2009 and 2011. A more pronounced upward trajectory began in 2013, culminating in a high of 2.05 in 2022. The most recent years, 2023, 2024, and 2025, show a slight decline from this peak, settling at 1.76 in 2025.
- Overall Trend
- The overall trend indicates improving efficiency in asset utilization over the long term. The company is generating more sales revenue for each dollar of assets invested. However, the recent decline suggests a potential weakening in this efficiency.
- Early Period (2005-2011)
- From 2005 to 2011, the ratio experienced moderate growth, indicating a steady improvement in how effectively assets were used to generate sales. The fluctuations within this period were relatively small, suggesting consistent operational performance.
- Accelerated Growth (2013-2022)
- The period from 2013 to 2022 witnessed a significant and sustained increase in the total asset turnover ratio. This suggests a substantial improvement in the company’s ability to generate sales from its asset base, potentially driven by factors such as improved inventory management, more efficient use of property, plant, and equipment, or a shift in sales strategy. The ratio nearly doubled over this timeframe.
- Recent Decline (2022-2025)
- The ratio decreased from its peak of 2.05 in 2022 to 1.76 in 2025. This recent decline warrants further investigation. Potential causes could include an increase in assets without a corresponding increase in sales, a slowdown in sales growth, or changes in the composition of assets. While still relatively high, this trend signals a potential area of concern.
In summary, the company has generally become more efficient in utilizing its assets to generate revenue over the analyzed period. However, the recent decrease in the total asset turnover ratio suggests a need for monitoring and potential corrective action to maintain or restore previous levels of efficiency.
Comparison to Competitors
Target Corp., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Target Corp. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | |||
| 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: 2026-01-31), 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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| 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: 2026-01-31), 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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Target Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | ||
| 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: 2026-01-31), 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).