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Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT)

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Analysis of Profitability Ratios

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Profitability ratios measure the company’s ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).

Profitability Ratios (Summary)

Target Corp., profitability ratios

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Return on Sales
Gross profit margin
Operating profit margin
Net profit margin
Return on Investment
Return on equity (ROE)
Return on assets (ROA)

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-10), 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).

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. Target Corp.’s gross profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 but then deteriorated significantly from 2020 to 2021.
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. Target Corp.’s operating profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. Target Corp.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Target Corp.’s ROE improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. Target Corp.’s ROA improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Gross Profit Margin

Target Corp., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017 Jan 30, 2016
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Gross margin
Sales
Profitability Ratio
Gross profit margin1
Benchmarks
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Dollar General Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
Walmart Inc.

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-10), 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).

1 2021 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross margin ÷ Sales
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Gross profit margin Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. Target Corp.’s gross profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 but then deteriorated significantly from 2020 to 2021.

Operating Profit Margin

Target Corp., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017 Jan 30, 2016
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Operating income
Sales
Profitability Ratio
Operating profit margin1
Benchmarks
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Dollar General Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
Walmart Inc.
Operating Profit Margin, Sector
General Retailers
Operating Profit Margin, Industry
Consumer Services

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-10), 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).

1 2021 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Sales
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Operating profit margin A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. Target Corp.’s operating profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Net Profit Margin

Target Corp., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017 Jan 30, 2016
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Sales
Profitability Ratio
Net profit margin1
Benchmarks
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Dollar General Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
Walmart Inc.
Net Profit Margin, Sector
General Retailers
Net Profit Margin, Industry
Consumer Services

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-10), 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).

1 2021 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Sales
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
Net profit margin An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. Target Corp.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Return on Equity (ROE)

Target Corp., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017 Jan 30, 2016
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Shareholders’ investment
Profitability Ratio
ROE1
Benchmarks
ROE, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Dollar General Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
Walmart Inc.
ROE, Sector
General Retailers
ROE, Industry
Consumer Services

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-10), 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).

1 2021 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Shareholders’ investment
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROE A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. Target Corp.’s ROE improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Target Corp., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks

Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
Jan 30, 2021 Feb 1, 2020 Feb 2, 2019 Feb 3, 2018 Jan 28, 2017 Jan 30, 2016
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net earnings
Total assets
Profitability Ratio
ROA1
Benchmarks
ROA, Competitors2
Amazon.com Inc.
Costco Wholesale Corp.
Dollar General Corp.
Home Depot Inc.
Lowe’s Cos. Inc.
TJX Cos. Inc.
Walmart Inc.
ROA, Sector
General Retailers
ROA, Industry
Consumer Services

Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-10), 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).

1 2021 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net earnings ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Profitability ratio Description The company
ROA A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. Target Corp.’s ROA improved from 2019 to 2020 and from 2020 to 2021.