Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) — Capital Reinvestment Ratio
Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) has a Capital Reinvestment Ratio of 0.38x as of January 2026, meaning it reinvests 0% of its operating cash flow ($1.57 Billion) in capital expenditures ($603.00 Million). See net asset quality index of Lowe's Companies Inc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Lowe's Companies Inc Capital Reinvestment Ratio (1990–2026)
This chart tracks Lowe's Companies Inc's Capital Reinvestment Ratio across 37 annual periods. Check LOW capex plus investments ratio to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Lowe's Companies Inc (1990–2026)
Year-by-year Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Lowe's Companies Inc from 1990 to 2026. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see market cap of Lowe's Companies Inc.
| Year | Reinvestment Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.22x | $9.86 Billion | $2.21 Billion | ▲ +12.1% |
| 2025 | 0.20x | $9.62 Billion | $1.93 Billion | ▼ -17.0% |
| 2024 | 0.24x | $8.14 Billion | $1.96 Billion | ▲ +13.3% |
| 2023 | 0.21x | $8.59 Billion | $1.83 Billion | ▲ +16.2% |
| 2022 | 0.18x | $10.11 Billion | $1.85 Billion | ▲ +13.0% |
| 2021 | 0.16x | $11.05 Billion | $1.79 Billion | ▼ -53.1% |
| 2020 | 0.35x | $4.30 Billion | $1.48 Billion | ▲ +82.2% |
| 2019 | 0.19x | $6.19 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▼ -14.5% |
| 2018 | 0.22x | $5.07 Billion | $1.12 Billion | ▲ +6.7% |
| 2017 | 0.21x | $5.62 Billion | $1.17 Billion | ▼ -17.0% |
| 2016 | 0.25x | $4.78 Billion | $1.20 Billion | ▲ +40.1% |
| 2015 | 0.18x | $4.93 Billion | $880.00 Million | ▼ -21.9% |
| 2014 | 0.23x | $4.11 Billion | $940.00 Million | ▼ -29.0% |
| 2013 | 0.32x | $3.76 Billion | $1.21 Billion | ▼ -23.5% |
| 2012 | 0.42x | $4.35 Billion | $1.83 Billion | ▲ +21.9% |
| 2011 | 0.35x | $3.85 Billion | $1.33 Billion | ▼ -22.3% |
| 2010 | 0.44x | $4.05 Billion | $1.80 Billion | ▼ -44.0% |
| 2009 | 0.79x | $4.12 Billion | $3.27 Billion | ▼ -14.1% |
| 2008 | 0.92x | $4.35 Billion | $4.01 Billion | ▲ +6.1% |
| 2007 | 0.87x | $4.50 Billion | $3.92 Billion | ▼ -1.1% |
| 2006 | 0.88x | $3.84 Billion | $3.38 Billion | ▼ -8.0% |
| 2005 | 0.96x | $3.07 Billion | $2.94 Billion | ▲ +24.6% |
| 2004 | 0.77x | $3.05 Billion | $2.35 Billion | ▼ -12.4% |
| 2003 | 0.88x | $2.70 Billion | $2.36 Billion | ▼ -35.7% |
| 2002 | 1.36x | $1.61 Billion | $2.20 Billion | ▼ -34.0% |
| 2001 | 2.06x | $1.13 Billion | $2.33 Billion | ▲ +64.2% |
| 2000 | 1.26x | $1.17 Billion | $1.47 Billion | ▼ -18.7% |
| 1999 | 1.55x | $696.80 Million | $1.08 Billion | ▲ +29.4% |
| 1998 | 1.20x | $690.97 Million | $826.25 Million | ▼ -4.1% |
| 1997 | 1.25x | $543.00 Million | $677.20 Million | ▼ -27.3% |
| 1996 | 1.72x | $303.30 Million | $520.40 Million | ▲ +48.7% |
| 1995 | 1.15x | $359.00 Million | $414.10 Million | ▼ -57.0% |
| 1994 | 2.68x | $125.70 Million | $336.90 Million | ▲ +176.3% |
| 1993 | 0.97x | $250.80 Million | $243.30 Million | ▼ -32.2% |
| 1992 | 1.43x | $93.50 Million | $133.80 Million | ▲ +24.5% |
| 1991 | 1.15x | $79.20 Million | $91.00 Million | ▲ +59.4% |
| 1990 | 0.72x | $127.20 Million | $91.70 Million | — |