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USA - NYSE:HD - US4370761029 - Common Stock

388.89 USD
-3.01 (-0.77%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 7:06:04 PM
389.33 USD
+0.44 (+0.11%)
After Hours: 10/20/2025, 7:06:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, HD scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. HD was compared to 119 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. HD has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. HD is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year HD was profitable.
In the past year HD had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years HD has been profitable.
HD had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
HD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFHD Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 14.62%, HD belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.08% of the companies in the same industry.
HD has a better Return On Equity (137.17%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
HD's Return On Invested Capital of 23.77% is amongst the best of the industry. HD outperforms 90.76% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for HD is significantly above the industry average of 12.29%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (23.77%) for HD is well below the 3 year average (29.60%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that HD had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.62%
ROE 137.17%
ROIC 23.77%
ROA(3y)19.19%
ROA(5y)19.73%
ROE(3y)922.84%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)29.6%
ROIC(5y)32.3%
HD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICHD Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500 -500 1K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of HD (8.86%) is better than 86.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HD has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.09%, HD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.08% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HD has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of HD (33.35%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of HD has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.09%
PM (TTM) 8.86%
GM 33.35%
OM growth 3Y-4.34%
OM growth 5Y-1.25%
PM growth 3Y-5.13%
PM growth 5Y-1.87%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.39%
HD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsHD Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), HD is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for HD remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, HD has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, HD has an improved debt to assets ratio.
HD Yearly Shares OutstandingHD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
HD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsHD Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

HD has an Altman-Z score of 6.34. This indicates that HD is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of HD (6.34) is better than 91.60% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HD is 3.68, which is a good value as it means it would take HD, 3.68 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
HD's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HD outperforms 69.75% of its industry peers.
HD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.31. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
HD has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (4.31) than 79.83% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.31
Debt/FCF 3.68
Altman-Z 6.34
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC9.27%
HD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.15 indicates that HD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.15, HD is not doing good in the industry: 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
HD has a Quick Ratio of 1.15. This is a bad value and indicates that HD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.34, HD is not doing good in the industry: 68.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.34
HD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.47% over the past year.
HD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.80% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 8.52% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, HD shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.67% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.47%
EPS 3Y-1.31%
EPS 5Y7.8%
EPS Q2Q%1.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.52%
Revenue growth 3Y1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%4.87%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, HD will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.42% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, HD will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y7.1%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.83%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
HD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesHD Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 50B 100B 150B 200B
HD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 26.05, the valuation of HD can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HD is cheaper than 65.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.14, HD is valued on the expensive side.
HD's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HD to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.18), we can say HD is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.05
Fwd PE 23.14
HD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as HD.
HD's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. HD is cheaper than 66.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.2
EV/EBITDA 17.17
HD Per share dataHD EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates HD does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
HD has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.01
PEG (5Y)3.34
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y7.1%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.37%.
HD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.51. HD pays more dividend than 84.87% of the companies in the same industry.
HD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HD grows each year by 10.50%, which is quite nice.
HD has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
HD has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
HD Yearly Dividends per shareHD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

HD pays out 61.82% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of HD is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP61.82%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y7.1%
HD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B
HD Dividend Payout.HD Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.HD Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

HOME DEPOT INC

NYSE:HD (10/20/2025, 7:06:04 PM)

After market: 389.33 +0.44 (+0.11%)

388.89

-3.01 (-0.77%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)08-19 2025-08-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Inst Owners73.35%
Inst Owner Change-2.58%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.44%
Market Cap387.10B
Analysts77.92
Price Target440.99 (13.4%)
Short Float %1.34%
Short Ratio3.7
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.37%
Yearly Dividend8.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.5%
DP61.82%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date09-04 2025-09-04 (2.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.87%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.55%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.87%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.12%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.19%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.71%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.21%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.56%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.73%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.7%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.28%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.42%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)0.25%
PT rev (3m)4.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.05
Fwd PE 23.14
P/S 2.35
P/FCF 27.2
P/OCF 21.66
P/B 36.3
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.17
EPS(TTM)14.93
EY3.84%
EPS(NY)16.81
Fwd EY4.32%
FCF(TTM)14.3
FCFY3.68%
OCF(TTM)17.95
OCFY4.62%
SpS165.82
BVpS10.71
TBVpS-17.81
PEG (NY)7.01
PEG (5Y)3.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 14.62%
ROE 137.17%
ROCE 31.21%
ROIC 23.77%
ROICexc 24.77%
ROICexgc 43.28%
OM 13.09%
PM (TTM) 8.86%
GM 33.35%
FCFM 8.62%
ROA(3y)19.19%
ROA(5y)19.73%
ROE(3y)922.84%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)29.6%
ROIC(5y)32.3%
ROICexc(3y)31.18%
ROICexc(5y)34.99%
ROICexgc(3y)44.07%
ROICexgc(5y)47.45%
ROCE(3y)38.92%
ROCE(5y)42.7%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.8%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.22%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.21%
OM growth 3Y-4.34%
OM growth 5Y-1.25%
PM growth 3Y-5.13%
PM growth 5Y-1.87%
GM growth 3Y-0.21%
GM growth 5Y-0.39%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.31
Debt/FCF 3.68
Debt/EBITDA 1.79
Cap/Depr 91%
Cap/Sales 2.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 69.8%
Profit Quality 97.27%
Current Ratio 1.15
Quick Ratio 0.34
Altman-Z 6.34
F-Score5
WACC9.27%
ROIC/WACC2.56
Cap/Depr(3y)98.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.86%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.09%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.97%
Profit Quality(3y)98.66%
Profit Quality(5y)101.7%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0.47%
EPS 3Y-1.31%
EPS 5Y7.8%
EPS Q2Q%1.74%
EPS Next Y3.71%
EPS Next 2Y6.13%
EPS Next 3Y7.1%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.52%
Revenue growth 3Y1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%4.87%
Revenue Next Year3.29%
Revenue Next 2Y3.97%
Revenue Next 3Y4.12%
Revenue Next 5Y3.83%
EBIT growth 1Y2.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.61%
EBIT growth 5Y6.32%
EBIT Next Year15.96%
EBIT Next 3Y9.51%
EBIT Next 5Y6.31%
FCF growth 1Y-12.53%
FCF growth 3Y5.24%
FCF growth 5Y8.2%
OCF growth 1Y-8.99%
OCF growth 3Y6.13%
OCF growth 5Y7.68%