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77.19 (1y: +46%)
Market Cap 111.23 B P/E(ttm) 24.40
Enterprise Value 119.68 B P/B 6.40
HD- NYSE (USA)
Home Depot, Inc.
  • Currently 2.5/5
Business Predictability Rank: 2.5-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 2.5-Star stocks: 7.3% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 18%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.231
HD's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
56% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.55 vs. HD: 0.231 )
HD' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.03   Max: 2.09
Current: 0.23
0.03
2.09
Equity to Asset 0.433
HD's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
53% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.52 vs. HD: 0.433 )
HD' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.4   Max: 0.72
Current: 0.43
0.4
0.72
Interest Coverage 12.7
HD's Interest Coverage is ranked higher than
63% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 14.50 vs. HD: 12.7 )
HD' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 7   Max: No Debt
Current: 12.7
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 5.43
M-Score: -2.68
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 10.40
HD's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
84% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 4.80 vs. HD: 10.40 )
HD' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 6.1   Max: 11.5
Current: 10.4
6.1
11.5
Net-margin (%) 6.1
HD's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. HD: 6.1 )
HD' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 3.2   Max: 7.2
Current: 6.1
3.2
7.2
ROE (%) 25.5
HD's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
93% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 7.90 vs. HD: 25.5 )
HD' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 12.7   Max: 25.5
Current: 25.5
12.7
25.5
ROA (%) 11
HD's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
89% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 4.10 vs. HD: 11 )
HD' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 5.5   Max: 13.6
Current: 11
5.5
13.6
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 29.00
HD's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
79% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 15.70 vs. HD: 29.00 )
HD' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 14.7   Max: 33.5
Current: 29
14.7
33.5
Revenue Growth (%) 6.1
HD's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
80% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. HD: 6.1 )
HD' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -2.9   Max: 11.7
Current: 6.1
-2.9
11.7
EBITDA Growth (%) 12.4
HD's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
88% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. HD: 12.4 )
HD' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -8.6   Max: 15.5
Current: 12.4
-8.6
15.5
EPS Growth (%) 17.6
HD's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
90% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. HD: 17.6 )
HD' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -16.2   Max: 17.6
Current: 17.6
-16.2
17.6
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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

HD Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Ken Fisher 713,689 sh (+11552.1%)
Steven Cohen 576,415 sh (+1505.57%)
Jeremy Grantham 565,824 sh (+252.93%)
RS Investment Management 50,450 sh (+30.84%)
Pioneer Investments 795,857 sh (+19.74%)
Ruane Cunniff 26,503 sh (unchged)
Meridian Funds 10,900 sh (unchged)
George Soros Sold Out
Brian Rogers Sold Out
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Ray Dalio Sold Out
Tom Gayner 960,452 sh (-0.49%)
Mario Gabelli 852,336 sh (-0.95%)
Chris Davis 26,650 sh (-1.48%)
James Barrow 1,658,110 sh (-2.71%)
John Buckingham 136,725 sh (-3.14%)
Joel Greenblatt 10,406 sh (-4.15%)
Jeff Auxier 47,566 sh (-4.52%)
Chuck Royce 28,340 sh (-6.33%)
Bill Nygren 2,356,500 sh (-7.82%)
Bill Frels 337,961 sh (-9.59%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 339,977 sh (-14.03%)
Robert Olstein 110,000 sh (-24.14%)
Tom Russo 2,130 sh (-32.38%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2,674,188 sh (-36.29%)
HOTCHKIS & WILEY 663,966 sh (-53.37%)
Dodge & Cox 7,317,010 sh (-59.54%)
Andreas Halvorsen 981,100 sh (-63.43%)
Bruce Kovner 45,696 sh (-88.79%)
Louis Moore Bacon 7,500 sh (-94.19%)
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Q3 2012

HD Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Ray Dalio 4,080 sh (New)
George Soros 950,000 sh (New)
Jim Simons 383,900 sh (New)
Ken Fisher 8,178,148 sh (+1045.9%)
Bruce Kovner 86,325 sh (+88.91%)
Jeremy Grantham 970,427 sh (+71.51%)
Pioneer Investments 1,163,655 sh (+46.21%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 360,719 sh (+6.1%)
Ruane Cunniff 26,503 sh (unchged)
Tom Russo 2,130 sh (unchged)
Meridian Funds Sold Out
Andreas Halvorsen Sold Out
Louis Moore Bacon Sold Out
Joel Greenblatt Sold Out
HOTCHKIS & WILEY Sold Out
John Buckingham Sold Out
Tom Gayner 959,555 sh (-0.09%)
Chris Davis 26,550 sh (-0.38%)
Bill Frels 327,244 sh (-3.17%)
Mario Gabelli 817,804 sh (-4.05%)
Jeff Auxier 45,374 sh (-4.61%)
RS Investment Management 46,250 sh (-8.33%)
Bill Nygren 1,957,000 sh (-16.95%)
James Barrow 1,353,110 sh (-18.39%)
Dodge & Cox 5,613,760 sh (-23.28%)
Chuck Royce 16,245 sh (-42.68%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 1,251,488 sh (-53.2%)
Robert Olstein 46,000 sh (-58.18%)
Steven Cohen 3,659 sh (-99.37%)
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Q4 2012

HD Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Louis Moore Bacon 50,000 sh (New)
Steven Cohen 238,185 sh (+6409.57%)
Ray Dalio 38,780 sh (+850.49%)
Jim Simons 1,764,100 sh (+359.52%)
Ken Fisher 8,283,318 sh (+1.29%)
George Soros 950,000 sh (unchged)
Jeremy Grantham 919,505 sh (unchged)
Ruane Cunniff 26,503 sh (unchged)
Paul Tudor Jones 150,000 sh (unchged)
Bill Nygren 1,957,000 sh (unchged)
Bruce Kovner Sold Out
Chuck Royce Sold Out
James Barrow Sold Out
Tom Gayner 956,757 sh (-0.29%)
Pioneer Investments 1,152,876 sh (-0.93%)
RS Investment Management 45,650 sh (-1.3%)
Jeff Auxier 44,475 sh (-1.98%)
Bill Frels 310,224 sh (-5.2%)
Mario Gabelli 767,415 sh (-6.16%)
Robert Olstein 40,000 sh (-13.04%)
Chris Davis 23,050 sh (-13.18%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 220,699 sh (-38.82%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 468,389 sh (-62.57%)
Tom Russo 750 sh (-64.79%)
Dodge & Cox 517,568 sh (-90.78%)
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Q1 2013

HD Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Lee Ainslie 1,717,397 sh (New)
John Burbank 142,809 sh (New)
Joel Greenblatt 20,965 sh (New)
Louis Moore Bacon 430,000 sh (+760%)
Steven Cohen 623,116 sh (+161.61%)
Jim Simons 4,259,600 sh (+141.46%)
Pioneer Investments 2,140,145 sh (+85.64%)
Ray Dalio 51,380 sh (+32.49%)
Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc 233,556 sh (+5.83%)
Jeff Auxier 45,275 sh (+1.8%)
Jeremy Grantham 928,212 sh (+0.95%)
Ruane Cunniff 26,503 sh (unchged)
Bill Nygren 1,957,000 sh (unchged)
Tom Russo 750 sh (unchged)
Chris Davis 23,050 sh (unchged)
Robert Olstein 40,000 sh (unchged)
George Soros 357,500 sh (unchged)
George Soros Sold Out
Mario Gabelli 766,340 sh (-0.14%)
Tom Gayner 950,495 sh (-0.65%)
Ken Fisher 8,082,478 sh (-2.42%)
Bill Frels 296,219 sh (-4.51%)
RS Investment Management 41,110 sh (-9.95%)
Dodge & Cox 407,988 sh (-21.17%)
Jean-Marie Eveillard 322,682 sh (-31.11%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with HD

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Lee Ainslie 2013-03-31 New Buy1.6%$61.85 - $71.37 $ 76.1414%1717397
George Soros 2013-03-31 Sold Out 0.7%$61.85 - $71.37 $ 76.1414%0
John Burbank 2013-03-31 New Buy0.4%$61.85 - $71.37 $ 76.1414%142809
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 New Buy0.07%$61.85 - $71.37 $ 76.1414%20965
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2013-03-31 Reduce -31.11%0.03%$61.85 - $71.37 $ 76.1414%322682
Ray Dalio 2013-03-31 Add 32.49%0.01%$61.85 - $71.37 $ 76.1414%51380
Dodge & Cox 2013-03-31 Reduce -21.17%0.01%$61.85 - $71.37 $ 76.1414%407988
Dodge & Cox 2012-12-31 Reduce -90.78%0.4%$59.01 - $65.07 $ 76.1422%517568
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2012-12-31 Reduce -62.57%0.18%$59.01 - $65.07 $ 76.1422%468389
James Barrow 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.16%$59.01 - $65.07 $ 76.1422%0
Ray Dalio 2012-12-31 Add 850.49%0.02%$59.01 - $65.07 $ 76.1422%38780
George Soros 2012-09-30 New Buy0.92%$50.71 - $60.37 $ 76.1440%950000
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2012-09-30 Reduce -53.2%0.29%$50.71 - $60.37 $ 76.1440%1251488
Dodge & Cox 2012-09-30 Reduce -23.28%0.12%$50.71 - $60.37 $ 76.1440%5613760
Joel Greenblatt 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.04%$50.71 - $60.37 $ 76.1440%0
Meridian Funds 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.02%$50.71 - $60.37 $ 76.1440%0
Ray Dalio 2012-09-30 New Buy$50.71 - $60.37 $ 76.1440%4080
Dodge & Cox 2012-06-30 Reduce -59.54%0.71%$46.79 - $52.76 $ 76.1450%7317010
Jean-Marie Eveillard 2012-06-30 Reduce -36.29%0.3%$46.79 - $52.76 $ 76.1450%2674188
Ray Dalio 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.06%$46.79 - $52.76 $ 76.1450%0
George Soros 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.02%$46.79 - $52.76 $ 76.1450%0
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Guru Investment Theses on Home Depot, Inc.

Columbia Management Comments on Home Depot - Oct 26, 2012

Finally, excellent stock picking in the consumer discretionary sector aided performance, particularly our position in Home Depot (HD), which participated in the housing-related stock rally during the third quarter. With low inventory levels, a renewed interest from buyers and some pent-up demand caused by low activity levels over the past few years, the housing market looks to be on the mend.

> Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the country. Along with other housing-related businesses, the company saw a pickup in activity levels, as consumers began to reinvest in their homes.

From Columbia Large Cap Fund third quarter commentary.


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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 24.40
HD's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
51% of the 811 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 16.70 vs. HD: 24.40 )
HD' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 10.34   Max: 64.5
Current: 24.4
10.34
64.5
P/B 6.40
HD's P/B is ranked lower than
65% of the 953 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.58 vs. HD: 6.40 )
HD' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 1.7   Max: 12.31
Current: 6.4
1.7
12.31
P/S 1.50
HD's P/S is ranked lower than
57% of the 992 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.70 vs. HD: 1.50 )
HD' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.42   Max: 3.93
Current: 1.5
0.42
3.93
PFCF 19.80
HD's PFCF is ranked higher than
61% of the 739 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 20.11 vs. HD: 19.80 )
HD' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 8.22   Max: 916.07
Current: 19.8
8.22
916.07
EV-to-EBIT 14.7
HD's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
56% of the 818 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 12.39 vs. HD: 14.7 )
HD' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 7.3   Max: 40.2
Current: 14.7
7.3
40.2
PEG 1.7
HD's PEG is ranked higher than
60% of the 392 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.29 vs. HD: 1.7 )
HD' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.55   Max: 9.92
Current: 1.7
0.55
9.92
Shiller P/E 34.2
HD's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: vs. HD: 34.2 )
HD' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 7.43   Max: 34.64
Current: 34.2
7.43
34.64

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 1.80
HD's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
62% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.25 vs. HD: 1.80 )
HD' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.18   Max: 5
Current: 1.8
0.18
5
Dividend Payout 0.3993
HD's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
62% of the 598 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. HD: 0.3993 )
HD' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.11   Max: 0.67
Current: 0.4
0.11
0.67
Dividend growth (3y) 6.6
HD's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked higher than
90% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. HD: 6.6 )
HD' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: 1.2   Max: 29
Current: 6.6
1.2
29
Yield on cost (5-Year) 2.49
HD's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
70% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.19 vs. HD: 2.49 )
HD' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.25   Max: 6.91
Current: 2.49
0.25
6.91
Share Buyback Rate 2.8
HD's Share Buyback Rate is ranked higher than
96% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. HD: 2.8 )
HD' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 5.9   Max: 0
Current: 2.8

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 17.7
HD's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked lower than
54% of the 894 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 7.30 vs. HD: 17.7 )
HD' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 6   Max: 41.6
Current: 17.7
6
41.6
Price/Tangible Book 6.8
HD's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
64% of the 868 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 2.00 vs. HD: 6.8 )
HD' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 2.2   Max: 11
Current: 6.8
2.2
11
Price/DCF (Projected) 2
HD's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked higher than
51% of the 447 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. HD: 2 )
HD' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 2.5
Current: 2
0.8
2.5
Price/Median PS Value 1.4
HD's Price/Median PS Value is ranked lower than
59% of the 927 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. HD: 1.4 )
HD' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 3.2
Current: 1.4
0.5
3.2
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 2
HD's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
55% of the 269 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. HD: 2 )
HD' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 2.3
Current: 2
0.7
2.3
Price/Graham Number 2.8
HD's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
61% of the 733 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. HD: 2.8 )
HD' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.2   Max: 5.3
Current: 2.8
1.2
5.3
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 6.80
HD's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
64% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 6.80 vs. HD: 6.80 )
HD' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 2.5   Max: 13.7
Current: 6.8
2.5
13.7
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 14.43
HD's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
87% of the 1044 Companies
in the Global Home Improvement Stores industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. HD: 14.43 )
HD' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -3.6   Max: 23.9
Current: 14.43
-3.6
23.9

Business Description

Home Depot, Inc. is a Delaware corporation that was incorporated in 1978. The Home Depot stores sell a wide assortment of building materials, home improvement and lawn and garden products and provide a number of services. The company has 2,252 Home Depot stores located throughout the United States including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the territories of the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam, Canada, China and Mexico. The Home Depot stores serve three primary customer groups; Do-It-Yourself ("D-I-Y") Customers, Do-It-For-Me ("D-I-F-M") Customers and Professional Customers. Do-It-Yourself customers are typically home owners who purchase products and complete their own projects and installations. Do-It-For-Me customers are typically home owners who purchase materials themselves and hire third parties to complete the project or installation. The installation programs include products such as carpeting, flooring, cabinets, countertops and water heaters. Professional customers are professional remodelers, general contractors, repairmen, small business owners and tradesmen. A typical Home Depot store stocks approximately 30,000 to 40,000 products during the year, including both national brand name and proprietary items. The Company intends to focus on its retail business, investing in its associates and stores and improving its customer service. The Company's Store Support Services include Information Technologies, Credit Services, Logistics and Associates. The Company provides products to its customers, including Thomasville deep seating patio furniture, Behr Premium Plus Ultra paint and primer in one, Charbroil infrared grills, RIDGID pressure washers and Homelite trimmers. The Company competes with Best Buy Co., Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, CVS Caremark Corp., Macy's, Inc, Office Depot, Inc., Sears Holdings Corporation and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Company Website
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Industry: Home Improvement Stores
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