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Home Depot Inc (HD)

Fair Value
Consumer CyclicalHome Improvement RetailUnited States

Fundamental

62

Price

$278.33

Market Cap

$289.22B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

The Home Depot, Inc. operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and internationally. It sells various building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and décor products, as well as facilities maintenance, repair, and operations products. The company also offers installation services for flooring, water heaters, baths, garage doors, cabinets, cabinet makeovers, countertops, sheds, furnaces and central air systems, windows, and window coverings. In addition, it provides tool and equipment rental services. The company serves consumers, such as do-it-yourself homeowners and do-it-for-me customers; and professional renovators/remodelers, general contractors, homebuilders, maintenance professionals, handymen, property managers, building service contractors and specialty tradespeople, such as electricians, landscapers, insulation installers, plumbers, painters, pool contractors, roofers, and wallboard and ceiling installers. It sells its products through websites and its mobile applications, including homedepot.com; homedepot.ca and homedepot.com.mx; blinds.com, justblinds.com, and americanblinds.com for custom window coverings; constructionresourcesusa.com or design-oriented surfaces, appliances, and architectural specialty products; thecompanystore.com, an online site for textiles and décor products; hdsupply.com for maintenance, repair, and operations products and related services; and srsdistribution.com, heritagelandscapesupplygroup.com, heritagepoolsupplygroup.com, and gms.com for roofing and building materials, landscape, and pool products; and The Home Depot stores. The Home Depot, Inc. was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Direct competitors

Who this company fights with for the same customers

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Generated on September 18, 2026 with claude-haiku-4-5 — shared with all users

P/E: 15.6Score: 68Market cap: $105.29B

The other national home improvement warehouse chain in the United States, selling the same building materials, appliances, tools and garden products to the same DIY homeowners and professional contractors, and now pushing into Pro building-products distribution as Home Depot did with SRS.

P/E: 62.0Score: 61Market cap: $6.24B

The largest U.S. supplier of lumber, millwork and manufactured structural components to homebuilders and remodelers, the same professional customer Home Depot targets through its Pro business and SRS Distribution branches.

P/E: 20.0Score: 69Market cap: $2.69T

Online marketplace that captures a growing share of tools, hardware, fixtures and home improvement supplies bought without visiting a store, the channel Home Depot's own 10-K identifies as an exclusively online competitor.

Menard, Inc. (Menards)Not tracked

Privately held big-box home improvement chain with around 350 warehouse stores across the U.S. Midwest, where it takes the same DIY and small-contractor trips that would otherwise go to a Home Depot store.

Ace Hardware CorporationNot tracked

Retailer-owned cooperative of more than 5,000 neighbourhood hardware stores that competes for the small, urgent repair and maintenance purchase where proximity matters more than assortment.

ABC Supply Co., Inc.Not tracked

Privately held wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and windows to trade contractors, competing branch by branch with the roofing and exterior products business Home Depot bought with SRS Distribution.

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$169.18B

Trailing 12 months (through 8/2/2026)

Net Income

$14.23B

Trailing 12 months (through 8/2/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$12.65B

Total Equity

$12.81B

Total Liabilities

$92.28B

Current Ratio

1.08

Interest Coverage

8.70

Debt/EBITDA

2.56

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

General caseFairly Valued

Fair Value

$293.34

Current Price

$278.33

Margin of Safety

+5.1%

Fair Value Range

$225.75 - $360.93

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$377.19
Discounted cash flow (DCF):$270.85
Earnings multiple (P/E):$277.21
Graham growth formula:$195.69
Earnings power value (EPV):$171.44
Justified P/B:$221.58
Dividend discount (Gordon):$166.97
P/FFO, funds from operations:$283.37
Mid-cycle earnings:$308.66
Revenue multiple:$291.15
Analyst Consensus:Buy (28B / 17H / 1S)
Last Earnings Surprise:+0.90%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

19.91

ROE

110.5%

P/B Ratio

17.08

P/FCF

18.80

Gross Margin

33.2%

ROIC

22.3%

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

22.3%

WACC

8.5%

ROIC − WACC

+13.8 pp

ROIC exceeds the cost of capital — the company is creating value for shareholders.

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (18)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • EPS CAGR 10.47%
  • Price CAGR 8.70%
  • ROIC 22.3%
  • Gross Margin 33.2%
  • P/FCF 18.80
  • Operating Margin 12.4%
  • Positive Free Cash Flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Current Ratio
  • Interest Coverage
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on Tangible Assets
  • ROE 102.7%
  • Analyst Consensus 61% Buy
  • Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.32
  • Share Dilution 0.2%
  • Piotroski F-Score 5/9

Failed (9)

  • P/B Ratio 17.08
  • Debt/Equity ratio
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • Revenue Growth 5Y 4.5%
  • Earnings Surprise avg -0.7%
  • PEG Ratio 5.70
  • Net Margin Trend 8.4% vs 8.9%

Unavailable (1)

  • Dividend Payout NaN%

Piotroski F-Score

5/9

Mixed signals: some areas need attention

score
criteria

Earnings Quality

1.32

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

0.2%

Share count is stable

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Mr. Edward P. DeckerChairman, President & CEO (Leave of Absence)62
Mr. Richard V. McPhailExecutive VP & CFO55
Ms. Ann-Marie CampbellSenior Executive Vice President59
Mr. Jordan BroggiExecutive Vice President of Interconnected Retail41
Mr. William D. BastekExecutive Vice President of Merchandising58
Mr. Haydn ChilcottSenior Vice President of Operations-
Ms. Kimberly R. ScardinoSVP of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller54
Ms. Franziska BellExecutive VP & CTO-
Ms. Angie BrownExecutive VP & Chief Information Officer49
Ms. Isabel JanciVP of Investor Relations & Treasurer-

Audit Risk

5

Board Risk

5

Compensation Risk

6

Shareholder Rights Risk

1

Part 2 · The price and when to enter

This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-03-18

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-08-25

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-08-21

    View document

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Income History

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Latest News

Recent headlines for HD, sourced from Markets Gazette.

  • 8/19/2026NEUTRAL
    Home Depot’s $730 million tariff refund was largely offset by rising costs

    Home Depot received a $730 million refund related to tariffs, a significant sum that could have boosted its bottom line. However, the company's financial performance was largely offset by increasing operational costs. This news, alongside mentions of Amazon and Walmart adopting different strategies for similar refunds, suggests a complex retail environment where cost management remains a critical factor for profitability, despite potential windfalls. Investors should monitor Home Depot's ability to control expenses to fully capitalize on such financial recoveries.

  • 8/18/2026POSITIVE
    Home Depot: utili Q2 spingono le azioni, ma manca ancora un 'pezzo'

    Home Depot Inc. (HD) shares saw a slight uptick Tuesday following the release of its second-quarter financial results, which surpassed market expectations. The home improvement retailer reported earnings per share (EPS) of $4.92 on revenue of $47.86 billion, exceeding the consensus estimates of $4.73 per share and $47.23 billion, respectively. Despite beating both revenue and earnings forecasts, senior analyst Brian Nagel of Oppenheimer noted the absence of a key fundamental growth driver, advising caution for investors. The stock is currently trading near its early 2026 price levels.

  • 8/18/2026POSITIVE
    The Home Depot conferma la guidance 2026 dopo la trimestrale migliore delle attese

    The Home Depot reported second-quarter 2026 sales of $47.9 billion, a 5.7% year-over-year increase. Comparable store sales also saw growth, indicating strong performance in existing retail locations. The company reaffirmed its 2026 financial guidance, signaling confidence in its future outlook. This better-than-expected quarterly performance and sustained guidance suggest robust operational execution and consumer demand, providing a positive signal for investors.

  • 8/17/2026NEGATIVE
    I risultati Q2 difficilmente salveranno le azioni Home Depot: scopri perché

    Home Depot (HD) shares are facing downward pressure ahead of its Q2 fiscal earnings report, scheduled for August 18th. Analysts anticipate earnings per share of $4.72 on revenues of $47.4 billion, representing nearly 10% top-line growth but less than 1% net income growth. Year-to-date, Home Depot stock has declined over 2%. Option pricing suggests further downside, with traders expecting limited recovery post-earnings, despite the company's historical performance. This indicates a cautious outlook from the market regarding the stock's immediate future.

  • 6/24/2026POSITIVE
    How Home Depot is rebuilding retailing with AI

    Home Depot is strategically integrating artificial intelligence across its operations to enhance both customer and employee experiences, a move that could redefine retail efficiency. Despite a challenging housing market, the company's sustained investment in AI applications signals a proactive approach to future growth and operational optimization. This focus on technological advancement is likely to improve customer engagement, streamline supply chains, and boost productivity, positioning Home Depot favorably against competitors and potentially driving long-term shareholder value.

  • 5/19/2026NEUTRAL
    Home Depot says its sales are healthy, but here’s where customers are holding back

    Home Depot Inc. shares saw a modest rise on Tuesday as the company maintained its full-year financial outlook. This stability comes despite concerns that elevated gasoline prices, influenced by geopolitical events like the Iran war, might suppress consumer spending. The company indicated that while overall sales remain healthy, customers are showing restraint in specific spending categories. This cautious optimism suggests resilience in Home Depot's core business, but also highlights potential headwinds from macroeconomic factors impacting discretionary purchases.

via Markets Gazette