The TJX Companies (TJX) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of The TJX Companies (TJX), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: TJX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 36.97% | 4.16% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: TJX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 18.04% | 47.42% |
| Beta | 0.60 | 1.12 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | TJX |
|---|---|
| Name | The TJX Companies, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Specialty Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Apparel Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 186.04 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | June 26, 1987 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) trades at P/E ratio of 32.76, in the richer earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. That premium needs support from growth, durable earnings, or stronger business quality.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
32.76
Group distribution
- Max
- 54.29
- TJX
- 32.76
- Q3
- 31.64
- Median
- 20.61
- Q1
- 12.78
- Min
- 1.13
Largest peers
- MELI
- 42.01
- TJX
- 32.76
- AMZN
- 31.64
- HD
- 23.31
- LOW
- 18.66
- BABA
- 17.36
- PDD
- 8.55
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) trades at 3.02 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
3.02
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.65
- TJX
- 3.02
- Q3
- 1.78
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- AMZN
- 3.45
- TJX
- 3.02
- MELI
- 2.53
- HD
- 1.97
- LOW
- 1.40
- BABA
- 0.26
- PDD
- 0.26
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
The TJX Companies (TJX) trades at 18.30 on P/B ratio, above the industry benchmark range. Investors are putting an unusually rich price on each dollar of book equity relative to peers.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
18.30
Group distribution
- TJX
- 18.30
- Max
- 11.07
- Q3
- 5.11
- Median
- 2.24
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- -3.64
Largest peers
- HD
- 23.60
- TJX
- 18.30
- MELI
- 11.07
- AMZN
- 5.81
- PDD
- 1.83
- BABA
- 1.67
- LOW
- -13.36
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: TJX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 32.76 | 20.61 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 3.02 | 0.73 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 18.30 | 2.24 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 2.32% | 3.39% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) posts ROE of 61.25%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
61.25%
Group distribution
- Max
- 63.82%
- TJX
- 61.25%
- Q3
- 31.67%
- Median
- 12.96%
- Q1
- 4.89%
- Min
- -29.94%
Largest peers
- HD
- 128.38%
- TJX
- 61.25%
- MELI
- 31.26%
- PDD
- 25.40%
- AMZN
- 24.29%
- BABA
- 9.22%
- LOW
- --
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) keeps 9.40% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
9.40%
Group distribution
- Max
- 20.45%
- TJX
- 9.40%
- Q3
- 8.75%
- Median
- 3.25%
- Q1
- 0.49%
- Min
- -11.15%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 21.62%
- AMZN
- 12.22%
- BABA
- 10.12%
- TJX
- 9.40%
- HD
- 8.41%
- LOW
- 7.51%
- MELI
- 6.04%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) turns 11.77% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
11.77%
Group distribution
- Max
- 23.15%
- TJX
- 11.77%
- Q3
- 11.08%
- Median
- 4.61%
- Q1
- 1.68%
- Min
- -8.71%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 18.42%
- AMZN
- 13.14%
- HD
- 11.93%
- TJX
- 11.77%
- LOW
- 11.07%
- MELI
- 6.91%
- BABA
- 1.02%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: TJX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 61.25% | 12.96% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 13.87% | 5.45% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 9.40% | 3.25% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.77% | 4.61% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 31.35% | 38.72% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
The TJX Companies (TJX) has current ratio of 1.14, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.14
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.87
- Median
- 1.38
- TJX
- 1.14
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
Largest peers
- PDD
- 2.54
- BABA
- 1.28
- AMZN
- 1.18
- MELI
- 1.16
- TJX
- 1.14
- LOW
- 1.09
- HD
- 1.05
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
The TJX Companies (TJX) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.36, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.36
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- TJX
- 1.36
- Median
- 1.09
- Q1
- 0.67
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- HD
- 4.59
- MELI
- 1.70
- TJX
- 1.36
- AMZN
- 0.53
- BABA
- 0.25
- PDD
- 0.01
- LOW
- --
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: TJX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.14 | 1.38 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.36 | 1.09 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.97 | 2.42 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) has dividend yield of 1.14%, in the industry’s normal income range. It provides a meaningful dividend without the red flag of an unusually high headline yield.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.14%
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.62%
- Q3
- 2.66%
- TJX
- 1.14%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- HD
- 2.84%
- LOW
- 2.26%
- TJX
- 1.14%
- BABA
- 0.93%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
- MELI
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) has payout ratio of 33.07%, within the industry’s typical payout band. The dividend shares profits with investors while leaving earnings coverage that looks normal for the peer group.
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
33.07%
Group distribution
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.46%
- TJX
- 33.07%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- HD
- 65.55%
- LOW
- 40.57%
- TJX
- 33.07%
- BABA
- 17.12%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
- MELI
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: TJX | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.14% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 33.07% | 0.00% |