Home Depot Inc (HD)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 21,727,000 | 21,689,000 | 21,867,000 | 24,094,000 | 24,094,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 6,640,000 | 1,044,000 | 1,044,000 | 1,562,000 | 1,562,000 |
| Return on total capital | 327.21% | 2,077.49% | 2,094.54% | 1,542.51% | 1,542.51% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $21,727,000K ÷ ($—K + $6,640,000K)
= 327.21%
Home Depot Inc's return on total capital has shown a significant increase over the years, rising from 1,542.51% in January 2023 to 2,094.54% in January 2024. This indicates that the company has been able to generate substantial returns relative to its total capital investment. However, there was a slight dip in the return on total capital to 2,077.49% in January 2024. In the most recent period of January 31, 2025, the return on total capital stands at 327.21%, marking a significant decrease compared to the previous year. This fluctuation in the return on total capital suggests variations in the company's profitability and capital efficiency over the years.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025