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HOME DEPOT INC (HD) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:HD - US4370761029 - Common Stock

345.82 USD
+1.72 (+0.5%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
345.612 USD
-0.21 (-0.06%)
After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall HD gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated HD against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. HD scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. HD has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


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.
In the past 5 years HD has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years HD always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of HD (13.72%) is better than 91.06% of its industry peers.
HD has a Return On Equity of 120.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HD outperforms 99.19% of its industry peers.
HD has a Return On Invested Capital of 21.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HD outperforms 88.62% of its industry peers.
HD had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 29.60%. This is significantly above the industry average of 12.14%.
The 3 year average ROIC (29.60%) for HD is well above the current ROIC(21.84%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.72%
ROE 120.35%
ROIC 21.84%
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 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 8.77%, HD belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.99% of the companies in the same industry.
HD's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
HD has a Operating Margin of 12.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. HD outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of HD has remained more or less at the same level.
HD's Gross Margin of 33.36% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HD is outperformed by 60.16% of its industry peers.
HD's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 12.96%
PM (TTM) 8.77%
GM 33.36%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

HD has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, HD has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, HD has less shares outstanding
HD has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
HD Yearly Shares OutstandingHD Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 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 4.02. This is a neutral value as HD would need 4.02 years to pay back of all of its debts.
HD's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.02 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. HD outperforms 69.92% of its industry peers.
HD has a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of HD (4.09) is worse than 78.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.09
Debt/FCF 4.02
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC2.32
WACC9.4%
HD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFHD Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.05 indicates that HD should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
HD's Current ratio of 1.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HD is outperformed by 71.54% of its industry peers.
HD has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a bad value and indicates that HD is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
HD's Quick ratio of 0.29 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. HD is outperformed by 76.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.29
HD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesHD Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 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 1.90% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 7.80% on average over the past years.
HD shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.50%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.67% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.9%
EPS 3Y-1.31%
EPS 5Y7.8%
EPS Q2Q%1.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.5%
Revenue growth 3Y1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%2.82%

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 6.80% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.96% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.14%
EPS Next 2Y1.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.25%
EPS Next 5Y6.8%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%

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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 50B 100B 150B 200B
HD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesHD Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.05, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of HD indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: HD is cheaper than 68.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
HD is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.29, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of HD.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of HD is on the same level as its industry peers.
HD is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.05
Fwd PE 22.29
HD Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsHD Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

HD's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
68.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than HD, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 24.72
EV/EBITDA 15.45
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)161.62
PEG (5Y)2.96
EPS Next 2Y1.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.25%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

HD has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
HD's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.20. HD pays more dividend than 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, HD pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of HD grows each year by 10.49%, 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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.49%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
HD Yearly Dividends per shareHD Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8

5.3 Sustainability

62.39% 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.
DP62.39%
EPS Next 2Y1.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.25%
HD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendHD Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 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 (1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 345.612 -0.21 (-0.06%)

345.82

+1.72 (+0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-18 2026-05-18
Inst Owners74.02%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change-0.29%
Market Cap344.27B
Revenue(TTM)166.19B
Net Income(TTM)14.58B
Analysts76.6
Price Target406.19 (17.46%)
Short Float %1.03%
Short Ratio2.41
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.67%
Yearly Dividend8.99
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.49%
DP62.39%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.48%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.4%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.55%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.84%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.4%
Max EPS beat(4)-2.55%
EPS beat(8)0
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.65%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.15%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.7%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.32%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.08%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.55%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.24%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.56%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.93%
PT rev (1m)-7.05%
PT rev (3m)-7.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.05
Fwd PE 22.29
P/S 2.07
P/FCF 24.72
P/OCF 19.51
P/B 28.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 15.45
EPS(TTM)15
EY4.34%
EPS(NY)15.52
Fwd EY4.49%
FCF(TTM)13.99
FCFY4.05%
OCF(TTM)17.73
OCFY5.13%
SpS166.94
BVpS12.17
TBVpS-20.66
PEG (NY)161.62
PEG (5Y)2.96
Graham Number64.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.72%
ROE 120.35%
ROCE 29.95%
ROIC 21.84%
ROICexc 22.34%
ROICexgc 40.25%
OM 12.96%
PM (TTM) 8.77%
GM 33.36%
FCFM 8.38%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.8%
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.56
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 4.09
Debt/FCF 4.02
Debt/EBITDA 1.94
Cap/Depr 91.88%
Cap/Sales 2.24%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 68.98%
Profit Quality 95.51%
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 0.29
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score4
WACC9.4%
ROIC/WACC2.32
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)1.9%
EPS 3Y-1.31%
EPS 5Y7.8%
EPS Q2Q%1.91%
EPS Next Y0.14%
EPS Next 2Y1.98%
EPS Next 3Y4.25%
EPS Next 5Y6.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.5%
Revenue growth 3Y1.81%
Revenue growth 5Y7.67%
Sales Q2Q%2.82%
Revenue Next Year3.59%
Revenue Next 2Y3.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.96%
EBIT growth 1Y1.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.61%
EBIT growth 5Y6.32%
EBIT Next Year13.92%
EBIT Next 3Y7.58%
EBIT Next 5Y5.74%
FCF growth 1Y-21.59%
FCF growth 3Y5.24%
FCF growth 5Y8.2%
OCF growth 1Y-16.09%
OCF growth 3Y6.13%
OCF growth 5Y7.68%

HOME DEPOT INC / HD FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of HOME DEPOT INC (HD) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to HD.


What is the valuation status for HD stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to HOME DEPOT INC (HD). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is HOME DEPOT INC (HD) stock?

HOME DEPOT INC (HD) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of HOME DEPOT INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for HOME DEPOT INC (HD) is 23.05 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 28.41.


Is the dividend of HOME DEPOT INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of HOME DEPOT INC (HD) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 62.39%.