Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) Return on Assets (ROA): 12.29%
Is Lowe's Companies, Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 12.29% is 18% below its 5-year average of 15.04%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.08%–18.22%).
The return on assets (ROA) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) is 12.29% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 11.90% (13.95%).
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LOW Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
LOW Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
LOW Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
12.29%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
13.95%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
14.98%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
15.04%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
12.19%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
10.44%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
10.03%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-11.90%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-17.98%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.28%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.81%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+17.74%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+22.51%
LOW Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) | — | 12.29% | 13.95% | 14.98% | 15.04% |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $127.07B | 18.47% | 19.85% | 17.34% | 12.43% |
| Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) | $111.02B | 5.80% | 8.90% | 10.88% | 10.01% |
| Marriott International, Inc. (MAR) | $103.79B | 9.44% | 9.25% | 10.00% | 7.21% |
| MercadoLibre, Inc. (MELI) | $83.20B | 4.68% | 6.13% | 5.34% | 3.70% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) | $77.99B | 8.69% | 8.99% | 8.37% | 5.31% |
| Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB) | $77.96B | 11.31% | 11.97% | 14.74% | 2.11% |
| General Motors Company (GM) | $75.52B | 0.96% | 1.55% | 2.64% | 2.90% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST) | $73.60B | 13.80% | 13.91% | 13.05% | 10.92% |
| NIKE, Inc. (NKE) | $66.01B | 8.80% | 11.88% | 13.07% | 12.59% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
12.3%
ROE
-67.1%
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for LOW stock is 12.29%.
- Is Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 12.29% is 18% below its 5-year average of 15.04%, near the low end of its 5-year range (12.08%–18.22%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for LOW stock is 13.95%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for LOW stock is 14.98%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for LOW stock is 15.04%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for LOW stock is 12.19%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for LOW stock is 10.44%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for LOW stock is 10.03%.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | 12.29% |
| 2025-01-31 | 15.61% |
| 2024-01-31 | 17.82% |
| 2023-01-31 | 14.22% |
| 2022-01-31 | 18.22% |
| 2021-01-31 | 12.08% |
| 2020-01-31 | 10.44% |
| 2019-01-31 | 6.68% |
| 2018-01-31 | 9.77% |
| 2017-01-31 | 8.98% |
| 2016-01-31 | 8.00% |
| 2015-01-31 | 8.48% |
| 2014-01-31 | 6.98% |
| 2013-01-31 | 6.00% |
| 2012-01-31 | 5.48% |
| 2011-01-31 | 5.96% |
| 2010-01-31 | 5.40% |
| 2009-01-31 | 6.72% |
| 2008-01-31 | 9.10% |
| 2007-01-31 | 11.18% |
| 2006-01-31 | 11.25% |
| 2005-01-31 | 10.29% |
| 2004-01-31 | 9.68% |
| 2003-01-31 | 9.26% |
| 2002-01-31 | 7.45% |
| 2001-01-31 | 7.12% |
| 2000-01-31 | 7.47% |
| 1999-01-31 | 7.89% |
| 1998-01-31 | 7.34% |
| 1997-01-31 | 6.59% |
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About Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its various subsidiary entities, operates as a prominent home improvement retailer serving both the United States and international markets. The company supplies a broad spectrum of items essential for construction, upkeep, renovations, and interior design projects. Its comprehensive product line encompasses major appliances, seasonal and outdoor living essentials, lawn and garden tools, timber, kitchen and bathroom fixtures, power tools, paints, custom millwork, general hardware, flooring options, plumbing components, building materials, decorative accents, lighting solutions, and electrical supplies. In addition to merchandise, Lowe's facilitates installation services through independent contractors across numerous product categories, offers extended protection plans, and provides repair services covering both warranty and post-warranty issues. The company markets its inventory, comprising both well-known national brands and proprietary private-label items, to a diverse clientele including individual homeowners, tenants, and trade professionals. As of January 28, 2022, Lowe's operated 1,971 retail locations dedicated to home improvement and hardware. Products are also accessible via its e-commerce platforms, Lowes.com and Lowesforpros.com, and through its mobile applications. Established in 1921, Lowe's Companies, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Mooresville, North Carolina.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Home Improvement
- CEO
- Marvin R. Ellison