Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) has net assets worth $-9.92 Billion USD as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($54.14 Billion) and total liabilities ($64.06 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Lowe's Companies Inc liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $-9.92 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | -18.32% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | -254.13% |
| Growth Volatility | 75.87 |
Lowe's Companies Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)
This chart illustrates how Lowe's Companies Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore LOW total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Lowe's Companies Inc (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lowe's Companies Inc from 1986 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see Lowe's Companies Inc stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $-9.92 Billion | +30.31% |
| 2025-01-31 | $-14.23 Billion | +5.44% |
| 2024-01-31 | $-15.05 Billion | -5.58% |
| 2023-01-31 | $-14.25 Billion | -195.97% |
| 2022-01-31 | $-4.82 Billion | -435.14% |
| 2021-01-31 | $1.44 Billion | -27.13% |
| 2020-01-31 | $1.97 Billion | -45.88% |
| 2019-01-31 | $3.64 Billion | -37.95% |
| 2018-01-31 | $5.87 Billion | -8.72% |
| 2017-01-31 | $6.43 Billion | -15.94% |
| 2016-01-31 | $7.65 Billion | -23.21% |
| 2015-01-31 | $9.97 Billion | -15.90% |
| 2014-01-31 | $11.85 Billion | -14.46% |
| 2013-01-31 | $13.86 Billion | -16.19% |
| 2012-01-31 | $16.53 Billion | -8.72% |
| 2011-01-31 | $18.11 Billion | -5.02% |
| 2010-01-31 | $19.07 Billion | +5.62% |
| 2009-01-31 | $18.05 Billion | +12.16% |
| 2008-01-31 | $16.10 Billion | +2.37% |
| 2007-01-31 | $15.72 Billion | +10.00% |
| 2006-01-31 | $14.30 Billion | +23.94% |
| 2005-01-31 | $11.54 Billion | +11.89% |
| 2004-01-31 | $10.31 Billion | +24.17% |
| 2003-01-31 | $8.30 Billion | +24.38% |
| 2002-01-31 | $6.67 Billion | +21.47% |
| 2001-01-31 | $5.49 Billion | +17.03% |
| 2000-01-31 | $4.70 Billion | +49.73% |
| 1999-01-31 | $3.14 Billion | +20.59% |
| 1998-01-31 | $2.60 Billion | +17.28% |
| 1997-01-31 | $2.22 Billion | +33.85% |
| 1996-01-31 | $1.66 Billion | +16.68% |
| 1995-01-31 | $1.42 Billion | +62.52% |
| 1994-01-31 | $873.70 Million | +19.16% |
| 1993-01-31 | $733.20 Million | +9.66% |
| 1992-01-31 | $668.60 Million | -2.07% |
| 1991-01-31 | $682.70 Million | +5.75% |
| 1990-01-31 | $645.60 Million | +10.00% |
| 1989-01-31 | $586.90 Million | +0.77% |
| 1988-01-31 | $582.40 Million | +7.75% |
| 1987-01-31 | $540.50 Million | +32.67% |
| 1986-01-31 | $407.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lowe's Companies Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 3635.2% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $281.00 Million | % |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $271.00 Million | % |
| Other Components | $370.00 Million | % |
| Total Equity | $-9.92 Billion | 100.00% |
Lowe's Companies Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lowe's Companies Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Eaton Corporation PLC
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$131.02 Billion |
|
MediaTek Inc
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$131.25 Billion |
|
Iberdrola S.A.
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$131.27 Billion |
|
IBERDROLA ADR/1 EO 3
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$132.13 Billion |
|
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc
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|
$130.14 Billion |
|
Anheuser Busch Inbev SA NV
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$129.56 Billion |
|
HDFC Bank Limited
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$128.33 Billion |
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Applovin Corp
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$128.13 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lowe's Companies Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from -14,231,000,000 to -9,917,000,000, a change of 4,314,000,000.
- Net income of 6,654,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,636,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 211,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 17,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 524,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $6.65 Billion | +67.1% |
| Dividends Paid | $2.64 Billion | -26.58% |
| Share Repurchases | $211.00 Million | -2.13% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-17.00 Million | -0.17% |
| Other Changes | $524.00 Million | +5.28% |
| Total Change | $- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lowe's Companies Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-31 | $0.36 | $233.33 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | $0.44 | $233.33 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | $0.52 | $233.33 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | $0.49 | $233.33 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | $0.56 | $233.33 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | $0.58 | $233.33 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | $0.77 | $233.33 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | $0.63 | $233.33 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $0.75 | $233.33 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $1.10 | $233.33 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $1.25 | $233.33 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $1.62 | $233.33 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $1.77 | $233.33 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $2.09 | $233.33 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $3.06 | $233.33 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $3.53 | $233.33 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $4.20 | $233.33 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $5.18 | $233.33 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $6.32 | $233.33 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $7.19 | $233.33 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $8.92 | $233.33 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $10.04 | $233.33 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $10.66 | $233.33 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $12.30 | $233.33 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $13.03 | $233.33 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $12.91 | $233.33 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $12.99 | $233.33 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $12.03 | $233.33 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $11.17 | $233.33 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $10.07 | $233.33 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $8.24 | $233.33 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $7.30 | $233.33 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $6.99 | $233.33 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $4.49 | $233.33 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $2.53 | $233.33 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $1.92 | $233.33 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $-6.89 | $233.33 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $-22.59 | $233.33 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $-25.77 | $233.33 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $-25.08 | $233.33 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $-17.71 | $233.33 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lowe's Companies Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 0.00%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 7.71%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.59x
- • Equity Multiplier: 0.00x
- Recent ROE (0.00%) is below the historical average (30.62%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 14.65% | 2.88% | 2.42x | 2.10x | $18.96 Million |
| 1987 | 10.19% | 2.41% | 2.36x | 1.79x | $1.05 Million |
| 1988 | 9.62% | 2.29% | 2.38x | 1.76x | $-2.24 Million |
| 1989 | 11.79% | 2.75% | 2.32x | 1.85x | $10.51 Million |
| 1990 | 11.60% | 2.83% | 2.31x | 1.78x | $10.34 Million |
| 1991 | 10.41% | 2.51% | 2.35x | 1.76x | $2.83 Million |
| 1992 | 0.97% | 0.21% | 2.12x | 2.16x | $-60.36 Million |
| 1993 | 11.55% | 2.20% | 2.39x | 2.19x | $11.38 Million |
| 1994 | 15.09% | 2.90% | 2.06x | 2.52x | $44.43 Million |
| 1995 | 15.75% | 3.66% | 1.97x | 2.19x | $81.61 Million |
| 1996 | 13.64% | 3.19% | 1.99x | 2.15x | $60.33 Million |
| 1997 | 13.18% | 3.40% | 1.94x | 2.00x | $70.45 Million |
| 1998 | 14.73% | 3.78% | 1.94x | 2.01x | $122.97 Million |
| 1999 | 15.96% | 4.09% | 1.93x | 2.02x | $186.77 Million |
| 2000 | 14.33% | 4.23% | 1.76x | 1.92x | $203.25 Million |
| 2001 | 14.74% | 4.31% | 1.65x | 2.07x | $260.38 Million |
| 2002 | 15.33% | 4.63% | 1.61x | 2.06x | $355.82 Million |
| 2003 | 17.96% | 5.63% | 1.64x | 1.94x | $660.80 Million |
| 2004 | 17.89% | 5.98% | 1.62x | 1.85x | $813.10 Million |
| 2005 | 18.86% | 5.97% | 1.73x | 1.83x | $1.02 Billion |
| 2006 | 19.32% | 6.41% | 1.76x | 1.72x | $1.34 Billion |
| 2007 | 19.75% | 6.62% | 1.69x | 1.77x | $1.53 Billion |
| 2008 | 17.45% | 5.82% | 1.56x | 1.92x | $1.20 Billion |
| 2009 | 12.16% | 4.55% | 1.48x | 1.81x | $389.50 Million |
| 2010 | 9.35% | 3.78% | 1.43x | 1.73x | $-123.90 Million |
| 2011 | 11.10% | 4.12% | 1.45x | 1.86x | $198.80 Million |
| 2012 | 11.12% | 3.66% | 1.50x | 2.03x | $185.70 Million |
| 2013 | 14.14% | 3.88% | 1.55x | 2.36x | $573.30 Million |
| 2014 | 19.29% | 4.28% | 1.63x | 2.76x | $1.10 Billion |
| 2015 | 27.07% | 4.80% | 1.77x | 3.19x | $1.70 Billion |
| 2016 | 33.26% | 4.31% | 1.86x | 4.16x | $1.78 Billion |
| 2017 | 48.04% | 4.75% | 1.89x | 5.35x | $2.45 Billion |
| 2018 | 58.69% | 5.02% | 1.94x | 6.01x | $2.86 Billion |
| 2019 | 63.50% | 3.25% | 2.06x | 9.51x | $1.95 Billion |
| 2020 | 217.09% | 5.93% | 1.76x | 20.79x | $4.08 Billion |
| 2021 | 406.05% | 6.51% | 1.86x | 33.60x | $5.69 Billion |
| 2022 | 0.00% | 8.77% | 2.08x | 0.00x | $8.92 Billion |
| 2023 | 0.00% | 6.63% | 2.14x | 0.00x | $7.86 Billion |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 8.94% | 1.99x | 0.00x | $9.23 Billion |
| 2025 | 0.00% | 8.31% | 1.88x | 0.00x | $8.38 Billion |
| 2026 | 0.00% | 7.71% | 1.59x | 0.00x | $7.65 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lowe's Companies Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Home Improvement Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Home Improvement Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $1,369,970,750
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 16.23%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) | $-9.92 Billion | 14.65% | N/A | $130.89 Billion |
| Floor & Decor Holdings Inc (FND) | $764.34 Million | 19.71% | 2.37x | $5.45 Billion |
| The Home Depot Inc (HD) | $9.32 Billion | 68.06% | 3.29x | $322.43 Billion |
| Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT) | $260.50 Million | 8.39% | 1.15x | $327.12 Million |
| Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A) | $291.92 Million | 5.48% | 0.61x | $28.13 Million |
| Kirklands Inc (KIRK) | $117.66 Million | 16.25% | 0.72x | $37.29 Million |
| Live Ventures Inc (LIVE) | $100.14 Million | -0.10% | 3.21x | $40.42 Million |
| The Brand House Collective, Inc. (TBHC) | $-19.02 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $21.11 Million |
| Tile Shop Holdings Inc (TTSH) | $122.22 Million | 12.09% | 1.79x | $130.12 Million |
About Lowe's Companies Inc
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States. It provides a line of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The company also offers home improvement products, such as appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lumber, lawn and garden, kitchens and bath, hardware, building materials, millwork,… Read more