The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) Profitability Rank: 8 (As of Apr. 2026) — 11% Below Median

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XSWX:HD The Home Depot Inc XSWX:HD
83 GF Score
Price CHF277.50
GF Value CHF310.48
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What is The Home Depot Profitability Rank?

The Home Depot XSWX:HD +1.02% 83 Profitability Rank is 8 as of Apr. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HD with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF310.48. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The Home Depot has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

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

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The Home Depot's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 11.93%. As of today, The Home Depot's Piotroski F-Score is 4.


The Home Depot Profitability Rank Related Terms


XSWX:HD vs LOW, FND, HVT: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, The Home Depot's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


The Home Depot Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, The Home Depot's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The Home Depot's Profitability Rank falls into.


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The Home Depot Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

The Home Depot has the Profitability Rank of 8. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

The Home Depot's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=3923.036 / 32894.114
=11.93 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

The Home Depot has an F-score of 4 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

The Home Depot Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 8 mean?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a Profitability Rank of 8 as of Apr. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The Home Depot and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, The Home Depot's Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is The Home Depot's Profitability Rank too high?
The Home Depot's current Profitability Rank of 8 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, The Home Depot has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Home Depot's Profitability Rank compare to LOW and FND?
The Home Depot's Profitability Rank of 8 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, The Home Depot's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on The Home Depot and its competitors. The Home Depot's current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 9.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Home Depot stock overvalued right now?
The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) has a current Profitability Rank of 8. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF310.48, compared to a current price of CHF277.50 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 8, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00. The Home Depot's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Home Depot (XSWX:HD), the current Profitability Rank is 8 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The Home Depot (XSWX:HD) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Home Depot stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF277.50 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF310.48.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:HD:

  • Profitability Rank: 8 (11% below median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF310.48 vs. price of CHF277.50 (10.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The Home Depot Business Description

Address 2455 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30339
Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer, operating 2,361 warehouse-format stores offering more than 30,000 products in store and 1 million products online in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Its stores offer building materials, home improvement products, lawn and garden products, and decor products and provide various services, including home improvement installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The acquisition of Interline Brands in 2015 allowed Home Depot to enter the MRO business, which has been expanded through the tie-up with HD Supply (2020). The 2024 tie-up with SRS will help grow professional demand in roofing, pool, and landscaping projects, while the 2025 purchase of GMS will lift building product sales through 1,250 distribution locations.
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