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The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX)

This page compares The Home Depot (HD) with TJX Companies (TJX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

The Home Depot (HD) and TJX Companies (TJX) both belong to the Specialty Retail industry, though HD is classified under Home Improvement Retail while TJX falls under Apparel Retail.

SymbolHDTJX
Company NameThe Home Depot, Inc.The TJX Companies, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty RetailSpecialty Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryHome Improvement RetailApparel Retail
Market Capitalization301.24 billion USD166.62 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateSeptember 22, 1981June 26, 1987
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

HD
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The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolHDTJX
5-Day Price Return-0.04%-0.01%
13-Week Price Return-21.04%-2.73%
26-Week Price Return-19.19%2.41%
52-Week Price Return-20.28%12.68%
Month-to-Date Return-8.02%-4.15%
Year-to-Date Return-12.11%-2.19%
10-Day Avg. Volume5.60M6.45M
3-Month Avg. Volume4.30M5.08M
3-Month Volatility27.81%19.40%
Beta1.000.63

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

The Home Depot (HD) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 130.02%, above its industry benchmark range, while TJX Companies (TJX) at 59.53% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

130.02%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

59.53%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 9.10% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of The Home Depot (HD) at 8.60%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

8.60%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.10%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both The Home Depot (HD) at 12.68% and TJX Companies (TJX) at 11.89% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

12.68%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.76%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

11.89%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.76%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolHDTJX
Return on Equity (TTM)130.02%59.53%
Return on Assets (TTM)13.79%16.19%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)8.60%9.10%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)12.68%11.89%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)33.32%30.96%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.14 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while The Home Depot (HD) at 1.06 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for HD.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.06

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.14

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 0.28 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while The Home Depot (HD) at 4.35 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

4.35

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.28

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 773.67, above its industry benchmark range, while The Home Depot (HD) at 9.13 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.13

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

773.67

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolHDTJX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.061.14
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.260.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)4.350.28
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)9.13773.67

Growth

Revenue Growth

The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolHDTJX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-3.79%8.52%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)3.24%7.12%
3-Year Revenue CAGR1.52%6.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR4.51%13.44%

EPS Growth

The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolHDTJX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-14.13%28.07%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-4.52%14.36%
3-Year EPS CAGR-5.18%17.93%
5-Year EPS CAGR3.58%130.72%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

The Home Depot (HD) at 3.06% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.10%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

3.06%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.10%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both The Home Depot (HD) at 64.65% and TJX Companies (TJX) at 33.53% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

64.65%

Max
74.93%
Q3
33.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

33.53%

Max
74.93%
Q3
33.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolHDTJX
Dividend Yield (TTM)3.06%1.10%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)64.65%33.53%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both The Home Depot (HD) at 21.12 and TJX Companies (TJX) at 30.54 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

21.12

Max
58.62
Q3
30.54
Median
19.27
Q1
11.31
Min
1.87

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

30.54

Max
58.62
Q3
30.54
Median
19.27
Q1
11.31
Min
1.87
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

The Home Depot (HD) at 1.82 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while TJX Companies (TJX) at 2.78 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — TJX carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.82

Max
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.78

Max
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 16.36 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), but The Home Depot (HD) at 29.38 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated book-value multiples relative to peers, with HD higher.

HD

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

29.38

Max
18.52
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

16.36

Max
18.52
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50
The Home Depot (HD) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolHDTJX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)21.1230.54
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.822.78
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)29.3816.36
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)23.6433.42