LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) Return on equity 2016–2020
LOWES COMPANIES INC (LOW) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
406.1%FY2020 · since FY2016: 48.0% → 406.1%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 406.1% | +189.0 pp |
| FY2019 | 217.1% | +153.6 pp |
| FY2018 | 63.5% | +4.8 pp |
| FY2017 | 58.7% | +10.7 pp |
| FY2016 | 48.0% | — |
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