Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Lowe's Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
16.1%
FY2025
5-year range
13.1% / 19.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#20 of 221
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Among 221 Consumer Discretionary companies, Lowe's is in the top 9% for return on assets (roa). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 6.7% in FY2018 to 19.3% in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
16.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.6%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from 15.4% to 16.1% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -3.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.6pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+203.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 9.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 10.8pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2022.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 16.1% | -9.9% |
| FY2024 | 17.9% | +16.4% |
| FY2023 | 15.4% | -20.2% |
| FY2022 | 19.3% | +47.7% |
| FY2021 | 13.1% | +4.6% |
| FY2020 | 12.5% | +15.1% |
| FY2019 | 10.8% | +61.7% |
| FY2018 | 6.7% | -31.3% |
| FY2017 | 9.8% | +8.8% |
| FY2016 | 9.0% | +10.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 25, 2026