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NYSE:HD - US4370761029 - Common Stock

407.71 USD
+1.4 (+0.34%)
Last: 9/3/2025, 8:21:17 PM
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After Hours: 9/3/2025, 8:21:17 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HD against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. While HD has a great profitability rating, 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

HD had positive earnings in the past year.
HD had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years HD has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years HD had a positive operating cash flow.
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

HD's Return On Assets of 14.62% is amongst the best of the industry. HD outperforms 89.43% of its industry peers.
HD has a better Return On Equity (137.17%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of HD (23.77%) is better than 91.06% 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 12.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (29.60%) for HD is well above the current ROIC(23.77%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 8.86%, HD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.80% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of HD has declined.
HD has a better Operating Margin (13.09%) than 90.24% of its industry peers.
HD's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.35%, HD is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.46% of the companies in the same 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, HD has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for HD has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
HD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 a debt to FCF ratio of 3.68. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as HD would need 3.68 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of HD (3.68) is better than 71.54% 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 79.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.31
Debt/FCF 3.68
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.57
WACC9.25%
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

HD has a Current Ratio of 1.15. This is a normal value and indicates that HD is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of HD (1.15) is worse than 65.85% of its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of HD (0.34) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
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

HD shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 0.47%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.80% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has grown by 8.52% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.67% on average over the past years.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.42% on average over the next years.
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 Y3.59%
EPS Next 2Y6%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue Next Year3.22%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.02%
Revenue Next 5Y3.83%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.31, which means the current valuation is very expensive for HD.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, HD is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.41% of the companies are valued more expensively.
HD's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.32, HD is valued on the expensive side.
HD's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.48. HD is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.31
Fwd PE 24.32
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of HD is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, HD is valued a bit cheaper than 65.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.52
EV/EBITDA 17.78
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of HD may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.6
PEG (5Y)3.5
EPS Next 2Y6%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.26%.
HD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.42. HD pays more dividend than 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
HD's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HD grows each year by 10.50%, which is quite nice.
HD has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
HD has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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

61.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by HD. 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%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%
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

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NYSE:HD (9/3/2025, 8:21:17 PM)

After market: 407.91 +0.2 (+0.05%)

407.71

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
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 Owners72.71%
Inst Owner Change-0.21%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0.75%
Market Cap405.83B
Analysts78.8
Price Target436.67 (7.1%)
Short Float %1.19%
Short Ratio3.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.26%
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)2.92%
PT rev (3m)1.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 27.31
Fwd PE 24.32
P/S 2.46
P/FCF 28.52
P/OCF 22.71
P/B 38.05
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 17.78
EPS(TTM)14.93
EY3.66%
EPS(NY)16.76
Fwd EY4.11%
FCF(TTM)14.3
FCFY3.51%
OCF(TTM)17.95
OCFY4.4%
SpS165.82
BVpS10.71
TBVpS-17.81
PEG (NY)7.6
PEG (5Y)3.5
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 N/A
F-Score5
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC2.57
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 Y3.59%
EPS Next 2Y6%
EPS Next 3Y6.99%
EPS Next 5Y7.42%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.52%
Revenue growth 3Y1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%4.87%
Revenue Next Year3.22%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.02%
Revenue Next 5Y3.83%
EBIT growth 1Y2.07%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.61%
EBIT growth 5Y6.32%
EBIT Next Year15.93%
EBIT Next 3Y9.45%
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%