Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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Lowe's Companies, Inc. Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
1000 Lowe's Boulevard, Mooresville, The company reported revenues of US$48,815.00
Headquarters Address
28117,United States of America million during 2011, with a CAGR of 0.99% during
2007–2011. Its revenue grew at an annual rate of
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3.38% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of 6.61%, as
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Website www.lowes.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange LOW, New York Stock Exchange
Number of Employees 161,000
Fiscal Year End January
Revenue (in US$ million) 48,815.00
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Environmentally responsible Geographic concentration
Improving profitability Legal proceedings
Strong product and brand portfolio
Opportunities Threats
Expansion of store network Increase in organized retail crime
Growth in online shopping Rise in online theft
Joint Venture with Woolworths Rising manpower costs
Strategic growth initiatives
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 8
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................8
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................11
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................12
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio ..............................................................................................................................13
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................14
2.2.5 Solvency ..........................................................................................................................................................15
2.2.6 Valuation ..........................................................................................................................................................16
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................17
3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships ........................................................................................... 18
3.1 M&A and Partnerships Strategy ...........................................................................................................................18
4 Recent Developments ........................................................................................................................... 19
5 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................21
5.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................21
5.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................21
5.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................22
5.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................22
6 Company Statement .............................................................................................................................. 24
7 History .................................................................................................................................................... 25
8 Lowe's Companies, Inc. - Key Employees ........................................................................................... 26
9 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 28
10 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 29
10.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................29
10.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................29
11 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 31
11.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................31
11.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................31
11.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................35
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Pro