Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
Return on total capital
| Jan 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2024 | Jul 31, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Aug 4, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | Jan 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Apr 30, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 | ||
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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 10,501,000 | 10,324,000 | 9,554,000 | 8,803,000 | 8,846,000 | 11,044,000 | 13,199,000 | 13,807,000 | 12,815,000 | 10,644,000 | 9,715,000 | 7,335,000 | 9,859,000 | 12,373,000 | 12,683,000 | 15,061,000 | 12,668,000 | 10,288,000 | 9,770,000 | 9,257,000 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | -14,231,000 | -13,419,000 | -13,763,000 | -14,606,000 | -15,050,000 | -15,050,000 | -15,147,000 | -15,147,000 | -14,732,000 | -14,732,000 | -14,710,000 | -14,254,000 | -14,254,000 | -12,868,000 | -12,868,000 | -8,442,000 | -8,442,000 | -6,877,000 | -6,877,000 | -4,816,000 |
| Return on total capital | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $10,501,000K ÷ ($—K + $-14,231,000K)
= —
The return on total capital for Lowe's Companies Inc for the provided dates is not available as indicated by the symbol "—." Without the specific values for this ratio, it is not possible to assess how effectively Lowe's is generating returns from its total capital. Return on total capital is a key financial metric that measures a company's ability to generate profits from all the capital invested in the business, including both equity and debt.
It is essential to monitor this ratio over time to understand how well Lowe's is utilizing its resources to create value for shareholders and other stakeholders. A higher return on total capital generally indicates efficient capital allocation and strong operational performance.
In the absence of the actual return on total capital figures for Lowe's, a comprehensive analysis of the company's capital efficiency and profitability cannot be conducted. It is advisable to refer to the latest financial reports or disclosures from Lowe's to obtain the necessary data for a thorough evaluation of its return on total capital.
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Jan 31, 2025