HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD) Stock Analysis

Analysis from 10-Q filed 2025-11-25. Data as of Q2 2026.

Overall Grade: F (Concerning)

Grade F (Concerning). ROIC 22.5%. FCF margin 8.6%. D/E 3.9x. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Metric	Value	Context
ROIC	22.5%	Above industry average
FCF Margin	8.6%	Healthy cash flow
Debt/Equity	3.9x	Elevated debt

ROIC 22.5% — Top 25% of sector peers. FCF margin 8.6% — Top 25%.

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Profitability: HOME DEPOT, INC. earns 22.5% ROIC, Top 25% in Consumer Discretionary

ROIC TTM 22.5%, sector median 7.7%, Top 25%. DuPont: NOPAT margin 9.5% × asset turnover 1.6x. Gross margin 33.1%. Operating margin 12.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Metric	HD	Rating	Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	22.5%	Excellent	Above sector median of 7.7%
Return on Equity (ROE)	120.5%	Excellent	Efficient use of shareholder equity
Gross Margin	33.1%	Good	Competitive pricing environment
Operating Margin	12.4%	Good	Moderate operational efficiency

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Cash Flow: HOME DEPOT, INC. generates $14.3B FCF at 8.6% margin, positive NaN/8 quarters

FCF TTM $14.3B. FCF margin 8.6%, Top 25%. OCF/Net income 1.3x. Positive FCF in NaN/8 trailing quarters. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Metric	HD	Rating	Context
Free Cash Flow Margin	8.6%	Adequate	Healthy cash generation
Free Cash Flow (TTM)	$14.3B	Good	Positive cash generation
OCF/Net Income	1.3x	Excellent	High earnings quality
FCF Consistency (8Q)	N/A	Warning	Variable cash flow

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Balance Sheet: HOME DEPOT, INC. at 3.9x leverage

Debt/Equity 3.9x. Total debt $53.5B, cash & investments $1.6B. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Metric	HD	Rating	Context
Debt to Equity	3.9x	Red flag	Elevated leverage
Net Cash Position	$-51.9B	Warning	Net debt position

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Valuation: HOME DEPOT, INC. trades at 23.0x earnings

P/E 23.0x. EV/Sales 2.2x. FCF yield 4.4%. Dividend yield 2.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Metric	HD	Rating	Context
P/E Ratio	23.0x	Adequate	Premium valuation
EV/Sales	2.2x	Good	Attractive revenue multiple
FCF Yield	4.4%	Good	Lower cash yield
Dividend Yield	2.9%	Adequate	Growth focus over income

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Capital Allocation: HOME DEPOT, INC. returns 2.9% shareholder yield

Total shareholder yield 2.9% (div 2.9%). Capital returned $9.2B TTM. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Metric	HD	Rating	Context
Total Shareholder Yield	2.9%	Adequate	Dividend + buyback yield combined
Total Capital Returned (TTM)	$9.2B	Good	Dividends + buybacks returned to shareholders

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Sector Rankings

Metric	Value	Percentile	vs Median
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	22.5%	Top 25%	2.9x above
Free Cash Flow Margin	8.6%	Top 25%	3.9x above
Gross Margin	33.1%	Bottom 50%	0.9x below
Operating Margin	12.4%	Top 25%	2.9x above
Return on Equity (ROE)	120.5%	Top 5%	11.3x above
P/E Ratio	23.0x	N/A	-

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Financial Scorecard

Metric	HD	Rating	Sector Context
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)	22.5%	Excellent	Top 25% of sector (median: 7.7%)
Free Cash Flow Margin	8.6%	Adequate	Top 25% of sector (median: 2.2%)
Gross Margin	33.1%	Good	Bottom 50% of sector (median: 38.7%)
Debt to Equity Ratio	385.7%	Red flag	High financial leverage
P/E Ratio (Price-to-Earnings)	23.0x	Adequate	Fair value
Free Cash Flow Yield	4.4%	Adequate	Moderate yield

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is HOME DEPOT, INC.'s Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)?

HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD) has a trailing twelve-month Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 22.5%. Sector median 7.7%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Q: What is HOME DEPOT, INC.'s Free Cash Flow Margin?

HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD) has a free cash flow margin of 8.6%, generating $14.3 billion in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Q: What is HOME DEPOT, INC.'s P/E ratio and how does it compare to peers?

HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD) trades at a P/E ratio of 23.0x, which is above the sector median of N/A. EV/Sales 2.2x. FCF yield 4.4%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Q: Does HOME DEPOT, INC. pay a dividend?

HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD) currently pays a dividend yield of 2.9%. Total shareholder yield (dividend + buybacks) 2.9%. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Q: How much debt does HOME DEPOT, INC. have?

HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.9x with total debt of $53.5 billion. Net debt $51.9 billion. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Q: What is HOME DEPOT, INC.'s revenue and earnings growth?

HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD) grew revenue by 2.2% year-over-year. EPS -4.5% YoY. Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

Q: How does HOME DEPOT, INC. compare to competitors in Consumer Discretionary?

Compared to other companies in Consumer Discretionary, HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD) shows: ROIC 22.5%, sector median 7.7% (Top 25%). FCF margin 8.6%, sector median 2.2% (Top 25%). Gross margin 33.1%, 5.6pp below sector median. These rankings are based on MetricDuck's analysis of all Consumer Discretionary companies with available SEC filings.

Q: What warning signs should I watch for with HOME DEPOT, INC.?

Quantitative warning flags for HOME DEPOT, INC. (HD): 1) ROIC declining -9.1% over 8 quarters; 2) debt/equity 3.9x (above 1.5x threshold). Source: 10-Q filed 2025-11-25.

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Data Source: Data sourced from 10-Q filed 2025-11-25. TTM metrics as of Q2 2026.

Methodology: Financial metrics calculated from SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings using standardized formulas. Sector comparisons use peer group based on SIC code.

Scope: This analysis covers SEC filing fundamentals — profitability, cash flow, balance sheet, and valuation metrics. For analyst estimates and price targets, consult sell-side research.

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