LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC. (LOW) Return on equity 2017–2020
LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC. (LOW) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
297.9%FY2020 · since FY2017: 52.6% → 297.9%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 297.9% | +180.6 pp |
| FY2019 | 117.3% | +22.7 pp |
| FY2018 | 94.6% | +42.0 pp |
| FY2017 | 52.6% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice