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The Home Depot vs. Lowe's Financial Analysis
(Authors: ASB - R K Patham Iyer, Sathish L.J and Manesh Mohanan)
Introduction
If you do any kind of home remodeling in USA--whether something as simple as painting your kitchen,
or on up to full-scale remodeling in the capacity of a contractor or homeowner--then Lowe's and Home
Depot are a fact of life. They may be your best buddies or worst enemies, but they are not going away.
Even most Do it Yourselfers agree that it make sense to patronize one of these companies ( Lowes and
Home Depot) for their hardware and lumberyard requirements because with these companies one does
less running around. Lowes (Lowes) and Home Depot (HD), both US based companies, competitors in
the every growing market of Home Improvement products and services
Section A: Business description
The Home Depot:
The Home Depot, is the worlds largest home improvement retailer was founded in 1978, didn't made
huge impact in the beginning. Unlike traditional contractor-dominated stores, they wanted to serve the
do-it-yourself homeowner. The Home Depot stores sell a wide assortment of building materials, home
improvement products and lawn and garden products and provide a number of services. The Home
Depot stores ( 2256 stores) located throughout the United States including the Commonwealth of
Puerto Rico and the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, Canada and Mexico (each store
average approx 130,000 Sq Ft area).Home Depot caters to both do-it-yourselfers and professional
customers who serve the home improvement construction and building maintenance market segments.
Lowes Inc.
Lowes Companies, Inc. and subsidiaries (Lowes established in 1952) is the worlds second largest
home improvement retailer. They operate 1,754 stores, comprised of 1,715 stores across 50 U.S. states,
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34 stores in Canada and five stores in Mexico. These stores represent approximately 197 million square
feet of retail selling space. It is a $50 billion retailer of a complete line of home improvement products
and equipment. The company serves more than seven million do-it-yourself and commercial business
customers each week. Lowe's is the world's second largest home improvement retailer and the 14th
largest retailer in the US. Lowes offers MyLowes, a new online tool for the home improvement
industry.
Section B: Trend Analysis
Industry overview
Overall Analysis of Home improvement industry indicates that home improvement retailers have been
impacted by the downturn in the housing market, uncertain real estate market due to tight credit
approvals, low confidence consumers due to uncertain economic conditions including high job
insecurity etc. Management at both Home Depot and Lowes agree that their companies growth has
decoupled from the housing market and is now more reliant on GDP growth.
These retailers allocation of sales to more
expensive, discretionary type purchases (major
remodel projects) has come down to about 30%
of the total. The Cost vs. Value survey
conducted by Remodeling Magazine, which
estimates the return of remodeling projects,
continues to show a downward trend (Exhibit
1).
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One good sign was that remodeling costs had come down, as contractors become more competitive and
consumers look to scale down on quality and/or options. Unfortunately, home values continue to fall,
making it less attractive and/or financially feasible for home owners to remodel. This should keep the
ratio low for the near future since we believe it will be years before US could experience a sustained
recovery in home prices.
While Home Depot and Lowes have struggled through the recession, there are some signs that home
improvement spending has, at least, stabilized. Various economic indicators, while weak, are off the
lows seen in early 2009.
Home or residential renovation is a $350 billion industry in the United States, and a $60 billion industry in
Canada. The average cost per project is $3,000 in the United States and $11,000-$15,000 in Canada
(Wikipedia.com, Home Improvement April, 2010). Home Depot and Lowes are the first and second highest
ranking (respectively) home improvement retail stores in the world. Combined these two companies produced
$125.3 billion in sales for fiscal years ending February, 2013
Revenue Trend
In this section, we have compared the trends under various heads between The Home depot and Lowes.
Home Depots results are primarily compared against Lowes, its key competitor and the second largest
home improvement retailer in North America.
Refer Appendix 1- Figure 1
From the graph Appendix 1- Figure 1 we can derive that the revenues for HD has peaked in Year 2007
and has seen fluctuating revenue from year 2008 onwards. On the other hand Lowes has seen a steady
growth over the last 10 years. In 2008, there is a steep fall in revenue for Home Depot. That is directly
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proportional to the overall dip in housing industry in US after sub-prime crisis during the economic
recession.
Adverse conditions in or sustained uncertainty of the economy could adversely impact consumer
confidence, causing the customers to delay purchasing or determine not to purchase home improvement
products and services. Other factors including high levels of unemployment and foreclosures, interest
rate fluctuations, fuel and other energy costs, labor and healthcare costs, the availability of financing,
the state of the credit markets, including mortgages, home equity loans and consumer credit, weather,
natural disasters etc could further adversely affect demand for home improvement products In spite of
all these factors THD maintained the market leadership position for the last 10+ years
Revenue year over year growth rates Trend
Refer Appendix 1- Figure 2
Historically during the period of 1995 to 2000, the growth rates were high for both Home Depot and
Lowes. This is due to the increase in general household income across US due to advancement in
technologies like internet, mobility and high global demand for sophisticated products. From 2001 to
2007, the growth rate of both companies is relatively stable due stable market conditions and no spike
in demand or new advent of technology. But in 2008 there is a steep fall in growth rate to the extent it
went to negative growth for both the companies. In 2011, both the companies reported a positive
growth rate. But surprisingly, after 2011 there was a slide in Lowes growth rate when market was
picking up. It shows that Home depot started to eat up Lowes market share during that period.
Net profit after tax by sales
Refer Appendix 1: Figure 4
Till 2007 the Net profit after tax sales figure was relatively stable for both the companies, though Home
Depot had a higher average figure consistently. But in 2008 there is a steep decline in profit by sales%.
The Home depot witnessed a steeper dip during that period. But interestingly, Home depot reorganized
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their operations and started to improve right from 2009 itself that is even before the overall market
started to pickup. On the other hand Lowes somewhat stabilized this figure from falling but could not
improve it. The gap between Home Depot and Lowes is highest in 2013. That shows Home depot has a
better supply chain and cost control mechanism when compared to Lowes.
Section C: Ratio Analysis
The project team has analyzed certain key ratios and articulated their inference below. ( For other ratio
analysis refer to appendix)
Return on Equity Ratio
Notes & Observation:
ROE= Profit after tax Avg. Shareholders equity
Graph shows the return on the Shareholders Equity
While HD maintained a steady growth in ROE, Lowe's ROE remain flat
Compared to Lowe's, HDs ROE is growing at a faster rate
RETURN ON SALES
Notes & Observations:
Return on Sales= Profit after tax Sales
This is Primary measure of company's operating performance
HD's profit margin is consistently higher for last 3 years, able to manage economic challenges better.
Lowe's high merchandise cost lead to low profit margin, competing with same price level as HD.
ASSET TURNOVER
Notes & Observations:
Asset Turnover Ratio = Sales Total Assets
Measures firm's efficiency in utilization of
assets
Home Depot has consistently higher Asset
turnover ratio, it manager its assets more
efficiently.
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Return on Assets (ROA)
Notes & Observations:
ROA= profit after tax Total Assets
This ratio indicates the efficiency of Asset used in a company
THD maintained a steady increase in ROA. It increased its ROA by 1.5% in 2013.
Lowes in the same time period increased its ROA only by 0.4%
Clearly THD has a better utilization of their assets
Turn over Ratios
Current Ratio
Notes & Observations:
Current Ratio= Current assets Current Liabilities Indicates a companys liquidity; measures a
company's ability to pay short-term obligations.
Higher the ratio the better.
Home Depot Inc.'s current ratio improved from 2011 to 2012 but then slightly deteriorated from
2012 to 2013 not reaching 2011 level.
Lowes seen decreased current ratio that is due to the increased current liabilities.
Quick Ratio
Notes & Observations:
Quick Ratio= (cash + short-term marketable investments + receivables) current liabilities
HD is comparatively better position to Lowes to pay off its current liabilities with the liquid assets in its books.
Lowes is showing a downturn in quick ratio in 2013 which implies that it is more susceptible to default
when compared to HD
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Debtor Turnover
Notes & Observations:
Debtor turnover ratio= Sales avg debtors HD has a steady decline in Debtor turnover ratio
which is good.
The majority of the Lowes accounts receivable arises from sales of goods and services to
commercial business customers. The Company has
an agreement with GE Capital Retail (GE) under
which GE purchases at face value commercial
business accounts receivable originated by the
Company and services these accounts. Hence no
AR reported in the balance sheet *[source Lowes
annual Report]
Debt Collection Period
Notes & Observations:
Debtor collection Period= 360 debtor turnover
This data could not be compared since debtors for Lowes has been sold to GE capital
Inventory Turnover
Notes & Observations:
Inventory Turnover= Cost of Goods sold Avg
Inventories
A low turnover implies poor sales and, therefore, excess inventory. A high ratio implies either
strong sales or ineffective buying.
Lowe's Cos. Inc.'s inventory turnover improved from 2011 to 2012 but then slightly deteriorated from 2012 to 2013 not reaching 2011 level.
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Debt to Equity Ratio
Notes & Observations:
This ratio relates how much debt a company
has in proportion to its equity.
Of the two, Lowe's Debt to Equity Ratio is
increasing at a higher rate than HD.
Comparatively HD has a better Debt to
Equity Ratio in 2013.
Earnings Per Share
Notes & Observations:
Earnings /share= Profit After Tax wt avg
shareholders equity outstanding
This ratio indicates the health of the equity
share
Conclusion
A closer scrutiny of their annual reports indicates that Home Depot has outperformed Lowes.
Operationally, Home Depot has followed through on its initiatives to improve its supply chain logistics
and merchandising efforts. While both companies have improved margins and growth, Home Depot has
executed at a higher rate. Not only is Home Depot improving the bottom line because of operational
enhancements, but it is also increasing market share given efforts to drive the top line.
Leverage and coverage have been steady for both Home Depot and Lowes. Over the past five years
both companies have decided to add leverage to their balance sheets to benefit shareholders via sizable
share buybacks. Home Depot has had a more dramatic change in credit profile, as exemplified by credit
ratings which fell from low double-A to high triple-B in 2007. Home Depot announced a $22.5 billion
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share repurchase plan and sold its HD Supply business. Lowes has been operating with a more
moderate balance sheet. Through the economic recession both companies managed their cash flow in a
very conservative manner by halting new store openings and freezing share repurchase plans. Sales and
profit trends are stronger for The Home Depot. Further, Home Depot's spiking returns on invested
capital demonstrate the power of a business that's positioned to reap gains from an improving housing
market. That's why Home Depot could be a great buy for long-term investors.
And the winner is Home Depot!!!
Acknowledgements:
1) The Home Depot Annual Reports
2) The Lowes Group Annual Reports
3) http://www.stock-analysis-on.net/NYSE/Company/Home-Depot-Inc/Ratios/
4) http://www.investopedia.com/university/ratios/operating-performance/ratio3.asp
5) http://www.forbes.com/
6) http://investorplace.com/2012/08/home-depot-vs-lowes-its-no-contest/
7) Prof. Srinivasa Rangan, Professor @IIM Bangalore
8) Ratio Analysis Reference from Financial Accounting: A Managerial Perspective 4th Edition
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APPENDIX 1
Figure 1.1: Revenue Trend
HD Vs Lowes (In Billions)
Figure 1.2: Growth rate in Revenue Trend -
HD Vs Lowes
Figure 1.3: Net Profit after tax trend
HD Vs Lowes
Figure 1.4: Net Profit after tax/Sales in %
trend - HD Vs Lowes
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Appendix 2
Some other Key Ratios on HD and Lowes
Figure 2.1: Net Operating Profit Margin
Net Operating Profit Margin= Net Operating
profit Sales
Figure 2.2: Leverage Measure
Leverage Measure= Avg Total Assets Avg share holders equity
Figure 2.3: Inventory Holding Period (days)
Inventory Holding Period= 360/Inventory Turnover
HD has healthy Inventory holding period compared
to Lowes
Figure 2.4: Operating Cycle ( Days)
Ops Cycle= Debt collection period+ Inventory
Holding period
Shorter is better however this need not be true
in all cases
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Appendix 3
Facts & Figures: HD & Lowe
Ratio Analysis Summary HD HD HD Lowe Lowe Lowe
Year 2013 2012 2011 2013 2012 2011
Return on Equity (ROE) 25.4% 21.1% 17.4% 12.9% 10.6% 10.8%
Return on Sales or Profit Margin 6.1% 5.5% 4.9% 3.9% 3.7% 4.1%
Asset Turnover 183% 175% 168% 153% 149% 146%
Return on Assets 11.1% 9.6% 8.2% 5.9% 5.5% 6.0%
Leverage Measure 1 230% 220% 210% 215% 194% 181%
Net Operating Profit Margin 10.5% 9.5% 8.6% 7.0% 6.5% 7.3%
Net Operating Asset Turnover 19.88 12.83 10.11 8.81 6.46 5.30
Return on Net Operating Assets 2.09 1.21 0.87 0.62 0.42 0.39
Earnings per Share 3.03 2.49 2.03 1.70 1.44 1.43
Debt to Equity Ratio 1.31 1.26 1.12 1.36 1.03 0.86
Interest Coverage 12.42 10.96 10.99 7.78 8.39 10.02
Current Ratio 1.34 1.55 1.33 1.27 1.28 1.40
Quick Ratio 0.41 0.45 0.28 0.15 0.22 0.23
Debtor Turnover 56.63 60.42 66.37 No data No Data No Data
Debt Collection Period 6 6 5 No data No data No data
Inventory Turnover 4.6 4.5 4.2 3.9 3.9 3.8
Inventory Holding Period 79 81 86 93 92 95
Operating Cycle 85 87 91 95 92 93
Profit & Loss Account:
PL Statement HOME DEPOT INC LOWE'S COMPANIES INC
Data Date 2013 2012 2011 2013 2012 2011
Revenue Total 74754 70395 67997 50521 50208 48815
Cost of Goods Sold 48912 46133 44693 33194 32858 31663
Gross Profit (Loss) 25842 24262 23304 17327 17350 17152
Research and Development Expense
0 0 0 0 0 0
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
16411 16028 15849 12244 12593 12006
Depreciation and Amortization
1568 1573 1616 1523 1480 1586
Operating Income After Depreciation
7863 6661 5839 3560 3277 3560
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Nonoperating Income (Expense)
23 16 18 40 22 26
Income before Taxes 7886 6677 5857 3600 3299 3586
Income Taxes - Total 3351 2794 2519 1641 1460 1576
Income Before Extraordinary Items
4535 3883 3338 1959 1839 2010
Extraordinary Items and Discontinued Operations
0 0 0 0 0 0
Net Income (Loss) 4535 3883 3338 1959 1839 2010
Interest and Related Expense Total
635 609 533 463 393 358
Balance Sheet HOME DEPOT INC LOWE'S COMPANIES INC
Data Date 2013 2012 2011 2013 2012 2011
Cash and Short-Term Investments
2494 1987 545 666 1300 1123
Receivables - Total 1395 1245 1085 0 0 0
Inventories - Total 10710 10325 10625 8600 8355 8321
Current Assets - Other - Total 773 963 1224 518 417 523
Current Assets - Total 15372 14520 13479 9784 10072 9967
Property, Plant and Equipment - Total (Net)
24069 24448 25060 21477 21970 22089
Intangible Assets - Total 1170 1120 1187 0 0 0
Other Long term Assets 473 430 399 1405 1517 1643
Assets - Total 41084 40518 40125 32666 33559 33699
short term borrowings 1321 30 1042 47 592 36
Accounts Payable - Trade 5376 4856 4717 4657 4352 4351
Income Taxes Payable 22 23 13 0 0 0
Current Liabilities - Other - Total
4743 4467 4350 3004 2947 2732
Current Liabilities - Total 11462 9376 10122 7708 7891 7119
Long-Term Debt - Total 9475 10758 8707 9030 7035 6537
Other Long term Liabilities 2370 2486 2407 2071 2100 1931
Liabilities - Total 23307 22620 21236 18809 17026 15587
Stockholders Equity 17777 17898 18889 13857 16533 18112
Liabilities plus Shareholders Equity
41084 40518 40125 32666 33559 33699
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