Lowe's Companies LOW Return on invested capital

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FAQ

What is Lowe's Companies's return on invested capital?

Lowe's Companies (LOW) reported return on invested capital of 30.9% in Q1 2026.

How has Lowe's Companies's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Lowe's Companies's return on invested capital decreased by 21.8% year-over-year, from 39.6% to 30.9%.

What is the long-term trend for Lowe's Companies's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Lowe's Companies's return on invested capital has grown at a -2.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 30.6% to 27.6%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.