Tractor Supply (TSCO) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Tractor Supply (TSCO): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | TSCO |
|---|---|
| Name | Tractor Supply Company |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Specialty Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Other Specialty Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 18.85 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | February 17, 1994 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TSCO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -28.95% | 9.80% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 0.75% | 9.74% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -1.33% | -0.72% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TSCO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 34.78% | 48.29% |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.45 | 1.08 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -52.69% | -68.45% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TSCO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.96 | 0.10 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -1.26 | 0.16 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) posts ROE of 37.35%, 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.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
37.35%
Group distribution
- Max
- 62.17%
- TSCO
- 37.35%
- Q3
- 29.44%
- Median
- 15.69%
- Q1
- 6.73%
- Min
- -12.16%
Largest peers
- HD
- 104.30%
- TJX
- 62.17%
- TSCO
- 37.35%
- AMZN
- 27.42%
- PDD
- 22.75%
- BABA
- 6.36%
- LOW
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) keeps 6.13% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
6.13%
Group distribution
- Max
- 16.94%
- Q3
- 8.69%
- TSCO
- 6.13%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- 1.14%
- Min
- -9.41%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 20.43%
- AMZN
- 16.90%
- TJX
- 9.73%
- HD
- 8.41%
- LOW
- 7.35%
- BABA
- 7.04%
- TSCO
- 6.13%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) turns 7.87% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
7.87%
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.45%
- Q3
- 10.89%
- TSCO
- 7.87%
- Median
- 5.57%
- Q1
- 2.28%
- Min
- -7.12%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 24.71%
- AMZN
- 13.90%
- LOW
- 13.37%
- HD
- 12.86%
- TJX
- 10.91%
- TSCO
- 7.87%
- BABA
- 7.30%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TSCO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | 37.35% | 15.69% |
| ROA (TTM) | 7.50% | 5.18% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | 6.13% | 3.55% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 7.87% | 5.57% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 36.29% | 38.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Tractor Supply (TSCO) grew revenue 4.31%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Top-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
EPS Growth
Tractor Supply (TSCO) grew earnings per share 0.98%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TSCO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 4.31% | 5.64% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 3.00% | 3.32% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 0.98% | 0.28% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | 1.99% | -5.08% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) has current ratio of 1.38, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.38
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.62
- Q3
- 1.75
- TSCO
- 1.38
- Median
- 1.35
- Q1
- 1.00
- Min
- 0.48
Largest peers
- PDD
- 2.62
- TSCO
- 1.38
- BABA
- 1.36
- TJX
- 1.15
- LOW
- 1.11
- HD
- 1.08
- AMZN
- 0.99
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) has debt-to-equity ratio of 2.53, in the higher-leverage quartile for its industry. The heavier reliance on borrowing can make earnings, rates, or refinancing conditions matter more.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.53
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.93
- TSCO
- 2.53
- Q3
- 2.14
- Median
- 1.25
- Q1
- 0.73
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- HD
- 3.80
- TSCO
- 2.53
- TJX
- 1.34
- AMZN
- 0.50
- BABA
- 0.24
- PDD
- 0.01
- LOW
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TSCO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.38 | 1.35 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 2.53 | 1.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.42 | 2.50 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) has dividend yield of 2.59%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.59%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.84%
- TSCO
- 2.59%
- Q3
- 2.50%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BABA
- 6.70%
- TSCO
- 2.59%
- LOW
- 2.13%
- HD
- 1.32%
- TJX
- 1.31%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) has payout ratio of 51.08%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
51.08%
Group distribution
- Max
- 72.73%
- TSCO
- 51.08%
- Q3
- 32.44%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- HD
- 64.80%
- TSCO
- 51.08%
- LOW
- 41.00%
- TJX
- 32.50%
- BABA
- 25.44%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TSCO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.59% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 51.08% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) trades at P/E ratio of 19.54, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
19.54
Group distribution
- Max
- 40.50
- Q3
- 24.26
- TSCO
- 19.54
- Median
- 19.23
- Q1
- 12.64
- Min
- 4.67
Largest peers
- BABA
- 26.50
- TJX
- 25.06
- HD
- 24.04
- AMZN
- 20.96
- TSCO
- 19.54
- LOW
- 18.98
- PDD
- 9.34
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) trades at 1.18 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.18
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.32
- Q3
- 1.99
- TSCO
- 1.18
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- AMZN
- 3.52
- TJX
- 2.39
- HD
- 2.03
- LOW
- 1.39
- TSCO
- 1.18
- PDD
- 0.26
- BABA
- 0.26
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Tractor Supply (TSCO) trades at 7.10 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
TSCO
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
7.10
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.96
- TSCO
- 7.10
- Q3
- 5.26
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- -4.45
Largest peers
- HD
- 20.63
- TJX
- 13.99
- TSCO
- 7.10
- AMZN
- 4.57
- PDD
- 1.74
- BABA
- 1.63
- LOW
- -16.94
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TSCO | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 19.54 | 19.23 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 1.18 | 0.70 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 7.10 | 2.16 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 0.67% | 3.57% |